A tree survey is a detailed, objective assessment of your trees — recording species, age, condition, health, safety risks, and recommended management. It provides the reliable evidence you need for planning applications, property purchases, insurance, or long‑term care planning.

Our Survey & Reporting Includes:

• Full tree inventory — recording location, species, height, spread, age class, and condition of every tree

• Health & safety assessment — identifying decay, disease, structural weakness, or hazards, with clear risk ratings

• Regulatory checks — confirming Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs), Conservation Area status, and nesting bird protection

• Management recommendations — prioritised action plan: what work, when, why, and approximate budget

• Formal written report — structured, clear, and professionally presented; accepted by councils, planners, and solicitors

• Compliance with BS 5837 — surveys tailored specifically for planning & development to satisfy Scottish planning requirements

When You Need a Survey

• Planning applications — required for new builds, extensions, or developments where trees are present

• Property transactions — pre‑purchase or pre‑sale checks to identify liabilities, costs, or protected trees

• Safety & liability — confirming condition and managing risk for owners, landlords, or estates

• TPO & consent support — evidence to accompany applications for work on protected trees

• Long‑term management — a 3–10 year care plan for gardens, estates, or public spaces

Our Approach

• Conducted by qualified, experienced arborists

• Zero‑emission travel & equipment where possible — low‑impact from start to finish

• Site visit followed by clear report within agreed timescales

• Jargon‑free explanations — we’ll walk you through findings and next steps

• Reports accepted by local authorities, solicitors, and insurance providers

pert assessments, structured reports, and compliance‑ready documentation — delivered sustainably.

We produce three core report types, each following industry‑standard formats accepted by , planning departments, solicitors, insurance providers, and property professionals. All surveys are carried out by qualified arborists with zero‑emission vehicles and equipment where necessary.