Your Essential Guide to Tree Surveys in London and the South East
For homeowners, developers, and landowners across London and the South East, trees are invaluable assets. They enhance our properties, support biodiversity, and define the character of our communities. Yet, they also come with responsibilities—for safety, for legal compliance, and for proper management during development.
This is where Canopy IQ provides intelligent, clear solutions.
With 24 years of dedicated arboricultural experience, we are the trusted consultancy for professional tree surveys. Whether you have a single tree causing concern or need a comprehensive plan for a large development site, this guide explains the essential services we provide.
1. Tree Condition Surveys: Protecting People and Property
A Tree Condition Survey is a health check for your trees. It is the first step in managing potential risks and ensuring the long-term health of your arboreal assets.
Who needs one? Homeowners concerned about a specific tree, property managers, schools, and anyone with trees in publicly accessible areas.
What does it involve? Our qualified tree inspectors meticulously examine trees for signs of disease (like ash dieback), structural defects, decay, or instability. This tree assessment identifies any potential hazards before they become critical problems.
What is the outcome? You receive a clear, easy-to-understand report detailing the tree's condition and providing expert recommendations for its management, giving you peace of mind.
2. BS 5837 Surveys: For Planning and Development
If you are undertaking any construction project near trees, a BS 5837:2012 Tree Survey is a mandatory requirement for your planning application. This British Standard is the rulebook for protecting trees during design, demolition, and construction.
Who needs one? Architects, developers, builders, and homeowners planning an extension.
What does it involve? We identify and survey all trees on or adjacent to the site, grading them by quality. This data is used to produce a Tree Constraints Plan and an Arboricultural Impact Assessment, showing the local authority how your design co-exists with the valuable trees.
What is the outcome? A compliant, professional report that satisfies council requirements, often including an Arboricultural Method Statement to guide your construction team. This ensures your project progresses smoothly without costly delays.
Areas We Serve: Local Expertise Across the South East
At Canopy IQ, we combine cutting-edge survey technology with local knowledge. Our arboricultural consultancy is proud to serve communities across London and the South East.
South & East London We are the go-to arborist in London for surveys throughout the capital's boroughs. We regularly conduct tree surveys in South East London and East London, including in Lewisham, Bromley, Croydon, Bexley, Greenwich, Southwark, and Lambeth. Our local expertise covers specific postcodes and neighbourhoods from Beckenham and Sidcup to Orpington and Dartford.
Kent Our connection to the Garden of England is strong. We provide expert tree surveys in Kent, covering major towns and rural areas alike. Our work frequently takes us to Sevenoaks, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury, and Ashford. From the Medway towns like Gravesend and Sittingbourne to the coastal communities of Thanet, Folkestone, and Dover, we deliver trusted tree surveys Kent-wide.
Surrey & Sussex Our services also extend across the borders into Surrey and Sussex. We conduct professional tree surveys in Surrey and provide expert assessments in key areas of West Sussex and East Sussex, including towns like East Grinstead, Oxted and Crowborough.
Contact Your Trusted Arboricultural Partner
Whatever your project, Canopy IQ is committed to providing intelligent tree solutions that protect your trees and your interests.
Contact us today to discuss your requirements. Let us provide the clarity and expertise you need for a successful and compliant outcome.
