Property & Acreage Maintenance · Colac & the Otways
Property Maintenance, Sorted
Keeping a big property in check is a constant job — so let us take it off your plate. Scheduled care to manage fire fuel, clear fence lines and keep your acreage or commercial site tidy across Colac, Apollo Bay and the Otways.
Why Choose Us
Acreage Is a Lot to Keep on Top Of
In the Otways, vegetation grows fast and the seasons never let up. Without the right gear, ‘weekend maintenance’ soon takes over your free time — or pulls your business away from the work that actually pays.
At Otway Tree Care, we take the burden off your shoulders. We combine our specialised machinery fleet with a scheduled maintenance approach to manage fire fuel loads, clear fence lines, and maintain internal tracks.
We don't just visit and leave — we manage your land's health, safety, and long-term value, so you can enjoy your property without the constant pressure of maintenance.
What Makes Us Different
What Makes Our Property Maintenance Different
We provide a comprehensive suite of vegetation services designed to protect your investment and enhance the natural beauty of the Otway landscape.
Holiday Home Caretaker Service
Own a holiday property in Apollo Bay, Lorne, Wye River or anywhere across the Otways? We provide a complete set-and-forget property maintenance and caretaker service — scheduled visits, digital photo reports, and storm checks — so your investment is always protected, even when you're not there.
Scheduled Estate Management
We offer monthly, quarterly, or seasonal visits to ensure your property remains pristine year-round, preventing overgrowth before it becomes a costly problem.
Fence Line & Track Clearing
Keep your boundaries clear and your access tracks open. We use specialised machinery to mulch encroaching scrub and overhanging limbs — and for larger infestations of gorse or blackberry, our forestry mulching service can reclaim the whole area in a single pass.
Fire Fuel Reduction
We manage undergrowth and leaf litter to meet local fire safety requirements, creating a defensible space around your home or commercial assets.
Commercial & Industrial Sites
For businesses and government sites, we provide full digital safety documentation (SWMS) and reliable scheduling to keep your facility safe and compliant.
Storm Readiness & Response
We identify structural tree defects and hazardous limbs during our routine visits — and our tree pruning service ensures they are removed safely and correctly before the next Otway storm hits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honest Advice. Expert Answers.
We believe in providing the right information upfront so you can make the best decisions for your trees and your property. Whether you’re concerned about local council permits or the safety of a hazardous removal, we’re here to provide the clear, professional guidance you need.
Do you offer fixed-price maintenance contracts?
Yes. After an initial site assessment, we can provide a fixed-price schedule for recurring visits so you can budget your property expenses with total certainty.
Can you manage a property while I am not there?
Absolutely. Many of our clients are absentee owners. We use an online app to track our jobs, allowing us to send you photos and completion reports the moment we leave the gate.
What equipment do you use for large-scale maintenance?
Depending on the job, we use everything from our low impact tracked machinery and forestry mulchers to specialised commercial mowers and long-reach hedging gear.
Do you handle weed control or just tree work?
We focus on "Vegetation Management," which includes the removal of woody weeds (Gorse, Blackberry) via mulching and manual clearing of overgrown areas.
Can you help with fire season preparation?
Yes. This is one of our core maintenance services. We focus on reducing the "fuel ladder" by thinning undergrowth and removing dead wood near structures.
Are you available for one-off "blitz" cleanups?
While we specialise in ongoing care, we frequently perform large-scale "reclamation" cleans for properties that have been neglected for several seasons.
How do you handle green waste?
We prefer to mulch on-site to return nutrients to your soil, but for formal estates, we can arrange full debris removal to keep the property looking manicured.
Testimonials
Hear from our local community
Amazing Job
"Amazing job removing a massive gum tree that was threatening our roof. Pro, safe, and left the area cleaner than they found it."
Sarah J
Apollo Bay
Highly Knowledgeable
"Highly knowledgeable team. They saved our old oak tree with careful pruning instead of just cutting it down like others suggested."
Mark T
Colac
Quick Response
"Quick response after the recent storm. They cleared the driveway in no time. Very grateful for their emergency service."
