Great Wakering

Great Wakering Tree Reports from Professional Tree Surgeons

Need a tree report in Great Wakering? Whether you are a local authority, housing association, planner, developer, architect, estate manager, solicitor, landlord or homeowner, you can rely on TH Trees Ltd for our comprehensive tree reports.

There are many reasons you may need a tree report in Great Wakering, and there are various different types of report. Our qualified tree surgeons are on hand to answer all the questions you have and you are invited to get in touch for a personalised quotation.

As a Trading Standards approved company that has been established for 15 years you can depend upon our professional, accredited service.

Tree reports explained

A tree report, or tree survey, involves assessing and analysing a tree.

When we carry out tree reports as tree surgeons, we look for signs of weakness, decay or disease. Some symptoms such as discolouration or thinning of foliage, out of season leaf shedding, markings on leaves or bark, insect eggs, moulds, fungal growth, cankers, wilting and stem dieback will be easy to spot.

Other symptoms however may not be so obvious. Sometimes there will be issues happening beneath the surface that could turn into problems in the future, which is why we use a PiCUS Sonic Tomograph to investigate deeper. This equipment uses sound waves to identify signs of decay inside the trunk of the tree and is totally non-invasive.

The tomogram reveals the thickness of the residual wall of the tree. Acoustic tomograms pick up any risk of breakage near branch wounds and above ground cavities.

Once the condition of the tree has been revealed, a recommendation of work is prepared. This could involve pruning, disease or pest control or sometimes even tree removal.

When are tree reports required?

Anyone with trees growing on their land has a duty of care to ensure they are safe. This means they need regular checking. If this does not take place, or if advised works are not carried out, a tree may go on to fall or shed heavy branches.

If this happens and it leads to personal injury or property damage, liability for compensation and damages could arise, and an insurance policy may not pay out because recommendations have not been followed.

Tree reports provide reassurance and documented evidence that a tree is safe and healthy.

What are the different tree reports?

Tree Condition Safety Survey & Inspection

A general tree safety survey covering all the trees in a single area. This report lists the number of trees, their species, height and canopy spread and closeness to property or the likes of public highways. If the area is particularly extensive, for example a park, events ground, estate gardens or commercial premises then the survey will usually be zoned on a risk level basis from low to high. So if a particular section is close to overhead power lines or bordering a public footpath, then it will be listed as high risk.

Once the general survey is completed, if any trees are deemed problematic, another more detailed inspection will be undertaken using the methods outlined above.

Tree condition safety surveys are often requested by property and / or liability insurance providers.

Arboricultural Mortgage Report

Mortgage lenders sometimes ask for a tree report as proof there is no risk of subsidence being caused by tree roots. Such risks can lead to a fall in value of the property, which lenders will not view in a positive light.

Tree surgeons assess the tree to reveal any problems. Sometimes tree removal may be recommended if it is thought that the tree will cause issues for the property in the future.

Planning Application and Development Surveys

Tree reports needed for planning applications involve a number of elements.

Firstly, a British Standards BS5837 survey is required. This relates to official construction recommendations and aims to achieve the best possible balance between valuable existing trees and new property development. This is the main documentation used by local planning authorities to assess planning applications.

Secondly, an arboricultural method statement is followed by a tree protection or constraints plan. These demonstrate how trees are protected throughout the development. This is a report that must be incredibly accurate and robust enough to stand up to cross-examination should any appeal or public inquiry ensue.

Why choose TH Trees Ltd for your Tree Reports in Great Wakering?

A tree report must be conducted by a ‘competent and trained person’ to be considered acceptable. Here’s what this means…

A competent person possesses the expert knowledge, skills, experience and training. Regarding tree reports, this means an N.P.T.C. and LANTRA qualified tree surgeon with a minimum of five years’ experience in assessing trees for the particular issues being investigated.

A suitable inspector for Great Wakering tree reports must have suitable indemnity and liability insurance.

TH Trees Ltd complies with all the above. We regularly conduct tree reports and surveys Great Wakering wide and have been doing so for over 15 years. Our tree surgeons possess TEN different N.P.T.C. qualifications and TWO LANTRA qualifications. We are British Standards compliant, Trading Standards, local authority and Safe4Site Gold approved and have a fully untarnished health and safety record.

For Professional Tree Reports Great Wakering Wide, Contact TH Trees Ltd

At T.H. Tree Services we have been providing tree care and tree surgery Great Wakering wide for over a decade and a half. Our tree reports are relied upon for their accuracy and professionalism throughout Essex.

For a no-obligation written quotation on all your Great Wakering tree reports requirements, call TH Trees Ltd on 01268 642 814.