Canopy IQLtd

Expert Tree Surveys & Arboricultural Consultancy

🧠 Intelligent Tree Solutions

At Canopy IQ Ltd, we deliver expert arboricultural consultancy and high-quality tree surveys across Kent, London, and the South East. Our reports are tailored for homeowners, developers, architects, landowners, and property managers, providing clear and reliable insights.

🛠️ Our Core Services

Tree Condition Surveys

We provide expert assessments of tree health, structural integrity, and safety through detailed on-site inspections, delivering clear, actionable reports tailored to your site’s needs.

• BS 3998:2010 compliant recommendations for tree work
• Colour-coded risk ratings based on the ISA’s Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) methodology
• Visual clarity that helps you prioritise works and manage liability with confidence

Our approach follows the principles of the National Tree Safety Group (NTSG), ensuring a proportionate, common-sense strategy to tree risk management. We balance public safety with the environmental, aesthetic, and amenity value of your trees, avoiding unnecessary interventions and retaining trees wherever reasonably practicable.

BS 5837 Planning Surveys

We support your development proposals with complete BS 5837:2012 compliant tree surveys and documentation, including:

Tree Constraints Reports (TCR) and Tree Constraints Plans (TCP):

Identifies the location, size, quality and root protection areas of existing trees, helping you understand site limitations and opportunities before design begins.

Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA):

Evaluates how proposed development may affect trees and outlines mitigation strategies, essential for gaining planning approval.

Tree Protection Plans (TPP):

Maps out protective measures to safeguard retained trees during construction, including fencing, ground protection, and access routes.

Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS):

Provides detailed guidance on how construction activities will be carried out near trees, ensuring compliance and minimising risk.

Our planning reports are precise, planning-compliant, and designed to facilitate harmonious integration of trees and development.

🌳 Specialist Consultancy Services

In addition to core surveys, Canopy IQ offers targeted consultancy including:

Arboricultural Mortgage Reports:

Often required by lenders when trees may impact property value or structural integrity. We provide fast, clear assessments to help buyers and sellers move forward with confidence.

Tree Preservation Order (TPO) Applications & Advice:

Navigating TPOs can be tricky. We offer expert guidance on applications, appeals, and compliance, ensuring your plans respect protected trees while meeting local authority requirements.

🌿 Why Choose Canopy IQ?

Proven Expertise

With 24 years of arboricultural experience, we bring deep knowledge and practical insight to every project.

Responsive, Personalised Service

As a focused, independent firm, we're committed to providing a responsive and personalised service. We prioritise fast response times and tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of every client.

Efficient, Technology-Driven Reporting

We use advanced data collection tools and automated report-writing processes. This not only ensures precision but also streamlines our workflow, allowing us to deliver clear, actionable reports faster.

Clear, Competitive Pricing

Our investment in automation reduces administrative time, and we pass those savings directly on to you. With BS 5837 and Tree Condition Surveys starting from just £300, you get expert insight without hidden fees or unnecessary costs.

Standards You Can Trust

Our work is fully compliant with BS 5837:2012 and BS 3998:2010, ensuring best practice from root to crown.

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