Tree Safety Surveys
Professional Arboricultural Consultancy Services for Tree Risk Assessment & Management
Trees are an essential part of our built and natural environments, providing shade, beauty, and ecological benefits. However, trees can also pose a potential risk to people, property, and infrastructure if not properly managed. As a landowner, property manager, or local authority, you have a legal duty of care to ensure that trees under your responsibility are maintained in a safe condition under the Occupiers’ Liability Act (1995) and the Roads Act (1993).
Our Tree Safety Surveys help you meet these responsibilities by providing expert assessment, detailed reporting, and practical management advice. Whether you require an inspection of a single specimen tree or a large-scale survey across an estate, business park, school, or public space, we provide professional, independent guidance to support safe and sustainable tree management.
Why Tree Safety Surveys Are Important
Even healthy-looking trees can fail unexpectedly due to hidden structural defects, storm damage, decay, or disease. A regular programme of tree safety inspections helps identify these risks early, reducing the likelihood of branch drop or tree failure that could result in injury or property damage.
A well-documented tree inspection regime not only protects the public and property but also provides legal protection by demonstrating that reasonable care has been taken to manage tree- related risks responsibly.
What Our Tree Safety Surveys Include
We undertake comprehensive Visual Tree Assessments (VTA) to evaluate the health and structural condition of trees. Where necessary, we use specialist decay detection equipment (such as sonic tomography or resistograph testing) to gain deeper insight into internal wood decay and stability concerns.
- Ground-level visual inspection (and aerial inspection where required)
- Tree location mapping
- Assessment of hazard and risk levels for each tree
- Recommendations for remedial works, prioritised from urgent to low priority
- Tree management plan for ongoing monitoring and maintenance
Our reports are clear, practical, and designed to be easily understood by both clients and contractors. They provide all the information required to instruct tree surgery works safely and accurately.
Scalable Surveys for Any Property Size
Individual Tree Safety Surveys
Ideal for high-value specimen trees or where specific safety concerns have been identified. These detailed inspections assess the tree’s condition and recommend appropriate management to retain the tree safely where possible.
Smaller-Scale Tree Surveys
For private gardens, small commercial premises, housing developments, or schools. These surveys typically cover a limited number of trees, focusing on those near boundaries, roads, footpaths, or buildings where potential hazards exist.
Larger-Scale Tree Surveys & Inventories
Comprehensive surveys for estates, local authorities, campuses, hospitals, and business parks. These typically include numbered tree tagging, mapping, and the creation of a tree database that can be updated every 1–5 years as part of a regular inspection regime.
Legal Compliance & Best Practice
Carrying out regular tree condition surveys demonstrates proactive management and compliance with current health and safety guidance. Regular inspections, typically every 1 to 5 years depending on tree age, location, and usage of the surrounding area provide a defensible record of your ongoing duty of care.
Why Choose Us?
- Qualified and experienced arboricultural consultants
- Independent, evidence-based advice with no conflict of interest
- Clear, actionable reports designed for both clients and contractors
- Nationwide coverage for domestic, commercial, and public sector clients
- Commitment to sustainable and responsible tree management
