Tree Surgery & Arboriculture

Tree Surveys & Arboricultural Reports

Condition, risk, BS5837, mortgage and insurance reports for homes and developers.

Our qualified team carries out surveys to map any defects or higher risk trees within a property boundary. We record the location, risk, height and canopy spread of each tree, and inspect high risk trees in more detail.

We write reports for homeowners, landlords, developers, insurers and planning authorities. All surveys follow BS5837, BS3998 and current UK planning guidance.

What we offer

Tree condition survey

A general assessment of a tree's health, structure, defects and overall condition. Ideal for homeowners and landlords.

What is included

Visual inspection
Defects such as cracks, decay, cavities and deadwood
Stability and structural integrity
Recommendations for pruning, removal or monitoring

Why people need it

Overhanging branches or leaning trees
Insurance requirements
Before buying or selling a property

Tree risk assessment

A structured assessment (QTRA, THREATS or Visual Tree Assessment) of how likely a tree is to fail and what it would hit.

What is included

Hazard identification
Target assessment of roads, buildings and footpaths
Risk rating
A management plan to reduce risk

Why people need it

Trees near roads, schools or busy public areas
Duty of care for landlords, councils and businesses
After storms or visible damage

BS5837:2012 development survey

The survey councils ask for when a planning application has trees on or near the site.

What is included

Full tree inventory
Category grading (A, B, C, U)
Root Protection Area calculations
Constraints plan
Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Method Statement
Tree protection plan for construction

Why people need it

Required for planning permission
Protects trees during building works
Avoids costly enforcement action

Mortgage and insurance tree report

A report lenders or insurers ask for when trees stand close to buildings, boundaries or underground services.

What is included

Structural risk assessment
Subsidence potential
Species specific risk analysis
Recommendations for safe management

Why people need it

Mortgage approval
Insurance renewal
Concerns about subsidence or root damage

Pre-works survey

A quick check before pruning, felling or clearance so we quote the right job.

What is included

Species identification
Structural assessment
Access and safety planning
Recommendations for the correct works

Why people need it

Finds hidden hazards
Means we can quote accurately

Post-works survey

A follow up inspection to confirm work was completed safely and correctly.

What is included

Structural reassessment
Monitoring recommendations
Aftercare guidance

Why people need it

Insurance documentation
Compliance records for commercial sites

How it works

From first call to tidy finish

Call or message

Tell us about the job. Photos help.

Site visit

We look at the trees, access and any protection orders.

Written quote

A clear, fixed price with the work described.

The work

Qualified team, planned and done to standard.

Clear up

Site swept, waste recycled, aftercare advice given.

FAQs

Common questions

How long does a report take?

A condition survey is usually written up within a week of the visit. BS5837 packages depend on the number of trees and the stage of your planning application.

Do you need access to my neighbour's garden?

Not usually. We can assess most trees from your side of the boundary.

Can you also do the work in the report?

Yes, and we're happy to. You are under no obligation to use us for the work.