Surveys and Reports

Prospective customers may need informal tree advice when seeking a quotation for contracting works: we provide this FREE as part of our service.

Surveys of large areas or in-depth examinations of mature trees are both very time consuming and are subject to acceptance of our fee estimate: the extent of information to be provided in a report is agreed before any survey commences. We provide 3 types of report:

• Survey
• Inspection
• Tree Check

SURVEYS are appropriate for sites with large numbers of trees. Following a visual inspection of each tree’s condition from the ground, information is recorded in a tabular format and usually includes:

• Tree Number (a tag is fixed to the trunk of each tree)
• Species (common names unless otherwise requested)
• Size (diameter of trunk at 1.5m above ground)
• Defects (features which may be hazards)
• Recommended work (which may remove or minimise risk posed by recorded defects).

The above is normally accompanied by a brief report summarizing the Survey findings.

INSPECTIONS are more detailed examinations of individual trees, commonly large or problematic trees close to buildings etc. Inspections could include test boring and /or climbing and may be appropriate for some trees identified by an initial ‘survey’. The report would usually include the possible courses of action, the likely consequences of each action and our recommendations.

TREE CHECK is our version of an MOT for your tree. For a set fee (plus mileage charge) per tree, we will visit your property and make a 20 point condition check and specify any recommended remedial works. (Unless requested not to, we’ll also provide a quotation for that work).

Please contact us for advice or for a free estimate for your Survey, Inspection or Tree Check.