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Tree Condition ReportsThe tree condition report is a non-invasive, ground level visual inspection to identify potential problems and recommend appropriate actions. Land owners such as schools and councils have a legal duty of care to ensure that their trees do not pose an unreasonable risk to people or property. They should take preventative action with trees that could reasonably be expected to present a hazard and trees must not be allowed to cause an "actionable nuisance" which would include branches dislodging tiles or damaging brickwork. Falling leaves are not an actionable nuisance and nor is loss of light except in extreme cases although the position is different for hedges.
The report will include details of any recommended works together with annotated photographs and priorities. |
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We use GPS technology to record tree positions and the report includes the what3words address so land owners and contractors can accurately locate each tree to quote and execute the recommendations. We also provide a Google Earth .kmz file so you can locate the trees and review the required actions on a desktop, tablet or smartphone.
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Trees should be inspected on a regular basis – best practice recommends every 18 months when they are alternately in and out of leaf. The inspection is not a risk assessment. Predicting the safety or failure of trees in public places is a very specialised area. It may involve techniques such as tomography, thermal imaging or core sampling which can be expensive and is usually only appropriate for individual trees of high amenity value. You will find appropriately qualified consultants on the Arboricultural Association website.
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Mortgage reports
When buying a property your mortgage provider may ask for an arboricultural report. This usually happens when a homebuyer’s report states that there are trees at the property but that no assessment has been made. Being naturally risk averse the mortgage provider requests an arboricultural report. We can assess a tree’s condition and report on it's potential impact on the property including subsidence.
When buying a property your mortgage provider may ask for an arboricultural report. This usually happens when a homebuyer’s report states that there are trees at the property but that no assessment has been made. Being naturally risk averse the mortgage provider requests an arboricultural report. We can assess a tree’s condition and report on it's potential impact on the property including subsidence.