We are specialist arboricultural consultants focusing on two main areas:

• Tree Condition & Risk Surveys: To assess the health and safety of your trees.

• BS 5837 Planning Surveys: To ensure your development or extension meets council planning requirements. We provide detailed reports for clients across Kent, London, and the South East.

We work with a wide range of clients, including:

• Homeowners concerned about tree health or buying a new property.

• Developers and Architects who need a BS 5837 survey for a planning application.

• Landowners and Estate Managers managing their legal 'duty of care'.

• Property Management Companies responsible for trees on their sites.

Three things set us apart:

1. Experience: Over 24 years of dedicated arboricultural expertise.

2. Technology: We use the latest surveying technology for precise, efficient assessments.

3. Impartiality: We are an independent consultancy. We don’t carry out tree surgery, so our advice is always unbiased and focused on your best interests.

We have experience with almost every type of site, including private gardens, large residential developments, commercial properties, schools, public parks, and rural estates across Kent, London, and the surrounding counties.

Yes. Our reports are written to a high professional standard and are designed to meet the requirements of local planning authorities across the UK, helping to smooth the planning and approval process.

Many serious tree defects are not visible from the outside. Issues like internal decay, root plate instability, or deep cracks can exist long before the tree shows external signs of stress. A professional survey is like a preventative health check-up; it identifies these hidden risks before they become dangerous emergencies.

A tree condition survey is a detailed health check for a tree. A qualified arborist inspects its physical and physiological condition, looking for any signs of disease, decay, or structural weakness that could pose a risk to people or property. This is essential for property transactions, insurance purposes, and general safety.

Yes. We provide specialist Ash Dieback Assessments to identify the disease and advise on a safe management plan. If you are a landowner in Kent or the South East, it is vital to understand your legal responsibilities. You can learn more in our Landowner's Guide to Ash Dieback.

Our report will be written in plain English and will include:

• An assessment of the tree's health and structural integrity.

• Identification of any diseases (like ash dieback), pests, or defects.

• A clear evaluation of the risk level.

• Prioritised recommendations for any necessary work.

This depends on the tree's age, species, location, and overall condition. As a general guide:

• Trees in high-traffic areas (e.g., near roads, buildings, or public paths) should be checked more frequently, perhaps every 1-3 years.

• Trees in lower-risk areas might only need assessing every 3-5 years. Your first survey report from us will include a clear recommendation for the next inspection date.

Not at all. Felling is always a last resort. The purpose of a survey is to provide a range of management options. Often, the recommendation is simple, cost-effective work such as removing a specific dead branch (pruning), installing a support brace, or even just continued monitoring. Our report will give you a clear, prioritised action plan to manage the risk appropriately.

Yes, essentially. When a mortgage lender or insurer asks for a 'tree report', they need a professional tree condition survey. They are primarily concerned with risks to the property, such as structural damage from falling branches or subsidence. Our surveys provide exactly the information they require.

A tree condition survey should be carried out by a qualified and insured arboriculturist or tree consultant. While a good tree surgeon is an expert at carrying out tree work, our role as consultants is to provide an expert, impartial diagnosis. Because we don't carry out the tree work ourselves, you can be 100% certain our recommendations are unbiased and focused solely on the facts.

A BS 5837:2012 Tree Survey is a specific type of survey required by councils for any planning application where construction could affect nearby trees. It assesses the quality of trees on and around the site and provides the framework for protecting them during the project. You can read more in our professional's guide.

Yes. We provide BS 5837 surveys for projects of all sizes. Even a small extension can impact tree roots, so most local authorities will require a survey to approve your planning application.

A Tree Constraints Report is a foundational document produced as part of a BS 5837 Tree Survey. It includes a detailed schedule of all trees on or near a site and, most importantly, a technical drawing called a Tree Constraints Plan (TCP). This plan maps out the trees and their Root Protection Areas (RPAs), showing you exactly where you can and cannot build.

A Tree Constraints Plan is a detailed, scaled drawing that maps out the trees on and adjacent to your development site. Crucially, it shows the Root Protection Area (RPA) for each tree, which is the "no-go" zone for construction. It’s the foundational map upon which all design decisions should be based.

The AIA is a key part of the BS 5837 process. It evaluates how your proposed development will impact the trees and demonstrates to the planning officer that you have a viable plan for protecting the most valuable trees on site.

A Tree Protection Plan is a technical drawing, or plan, that shows exactly how the retained trees will be protected during construction. It includes the precise location of protective fencing and any special measures needed to safeguard root systems. It is a critical document for gaining planning approval.

An Arboricultural Method Statement is a detailed "how-to" guide that specifies exactly how construction activities will be carried out near retained trees to ensure they are not damaged. It’s a vital document that bridges the gap between the design phase and the practical work on site.

Local authorities often make the approval of an AMS a condition of planning consent. They need to be confident that you have a detailed, practical plan in place to protect the site's valuable trees before allowing any work to begin. Submitting a robust AMS upfront can significantly speed up the approval process.

Our core service areas are Kent, Surrey, Sussex, and Greater London (including South East London and East London). We also frequently work in Hampshire and Essex. We are happy to discuss projects further afield, so please get in touch to discuss your location. Contact us now for an Arboricultural Survey Oxted.

The cost depends on the number of trees, the size of the site, and the type of survey required. We provide a tailored, no-obligation quotation for every client.

The easiest way is to contact us directly by phone or email. Please provide the site address, the type of survey you think you need, and any relevant plans or deadlines. We will get back to you promptly.

We pride ourselves on an efficient service. Site visits are typically available within a few working days, but this can vary depending on our schedule. Please contact us to check our current availability.