Tree Condition Survey
This type of tree survey is what you need if you are concerned about the health or safety of trees.
During your tree survey, we will identify defects such as weak branch junctions, disease, or decay and we will assess how the structural integrity of each tree is affected.
Your Tree Report will explain our findings and make recommendations to reduce liability and risk.
Your Obligations
Anyone who owns or manages land containing trees has a legal duty to ensure that they are in a safe condition so that foreseeable damage does not occur due to tree failure. (Occupiers Liability Act 1954/1980).
Commercial premises have a further obligation under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 to undertake regular tree surveys so that trees do not cause foreseeable damage.
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Guidance issued by the Government, the Forestry Commission, and the Arboricultural Association advise that a tree survey is regularly undertaken by a professional and knowledgeable tree surveyor. Failure to do so may leave those responsible liable to prosecution.
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Exercising your Duties
RL Arboriculture & Land Services will undertake a tree survey to identify hazardous trees and our tree report will make prioritised recommendations to reduce owner liability. An inspection frequency will ensure that funds are not wasted inspecting healthy trees in future tree surveys.
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Type of Tree Survey
A range of types of tree condition survey are available depending upon the number of trees and the available budget:
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Focused vs Full Inventory
We offer two depths of tree condition surveys that are popular amongst our clients.
The first is a Full Inventory Tree Survey and the second is known as a Focused Inventory Tree Survey.
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Both types offer an equal level of tree inspection and both types will inspect all trees within the site with a stem diameter over 150mm.
Both types of tree reports will highlight any tree works that are required and both reports will ensure compliance with the Occupiers Liability Act and fulfill your duty of care to the public.
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The difference lies in the level of reporting. A Full Inventory will provide a high level of data for all trees that are inspected, whilst a Focused Inventory will only provide data on trees that require remedial works – the remaining trees are marked on the plan and annotated as being in good condition and requiring no remedial works.
Most of our clients opt for the Focused Inventory as this satisfies their legal obligations and is more economical.
Some clients prefer a Full Inventory so that they have a detailed record of every tree on the site.
Whichever you prefer, the level of inspection and the recommended works will be the same.
If you are unsure what you require, our consultant will be happy to talk this through with you. Please do not hesitate to call us.
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Climbed Tree Survey
Occasionally defects are apparent but their extent cannot be determined during a ground-level tree survey. In this case, the tree surveyor may recommend that a climbed tree condition survey is undertaken. Such recommendations are relatively rare.
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