Commercial Tree Surveys

Tree Surveys for Commercial Sites

Are you looking for a team who can carry out a tree survey on your commercial site? Then you have come to the right place. We are Essex Tree Brothers, and we carry out commercial tree surveying for a wide range of businesses. No matter the location of your site or the number of trees you need us to look at, we will be able to help you.

Whether you need tree surgery for planning or to fulfil your safety obligations, we are ready to work with you. Here is what you can expect when you choose us:

What are tree surveys and why are they needed?

A tree survey sees us collect data on trees that can be given back to business owners to help them make decisions for their site. t in making decisions. We’ll note the species, age, number, location, crown spread, root protection areas and general condition of your trees.

Tree surveys can be required by law to help protect and conserve threatened tree species, as well as ones covered by TPOs.

The British Standard for trees in relation to design, demolition and construction also says that ‘appropriate measures should be taken to assess existing trees on and adjacent to a site where any new development is proposed.

We work with many clients planning developments and can give you all the information you need for your application to the local planning authority.

Why business owners choose Essex Tree Brothers

We have over a decade of experience to draw upon, allowing us to bring a wealth of knowledge about different species of trees to each job. We work quickly but without cutting corners at any stage, giving you the peace of mind that your tree condition survey has been carried out to the highest possible standard.

Talk to us today

Want to find out more about our services and get a quote for your tree survey today? Get in touch with our team, and they will give you all the information that you need!

Commercial Tree Survery FAQs

When is a tree survey required?

This can be a little confusing, and there’s a lot of conflicting information out there! If you are extending the footprint of a building and no new service lines or change of access is proposed, then you aren’t likely to require one. If you are making any of those changes, though, then you will need to present a tree survey report along with your plans. This will need to cover trees on and adjacent to your site, along with those that stand within 15 metres of any new building, new service line or new access.

In the case of new buildings, tree surveys are required of all trees on the site and within 15 metres of the boundary.

How often should a tree survey be carried out?

As a general rule of thumb, commercial tree surveying should be carried out at least once every two years. This is so that all the information you have regarding a tree is relatively up to date, and any action can be taken with full confidence. If you ensure that a tree safety survey is carried out on a regular basis, then you should be covered in the event of any accidents too.

Is a tree survey a legal requirement?

It does depend on your situation. It is a legal necessity during the planning application process for many kinds of development projects. For business owners, it is also necessary to fulfil your duty of care obligations under the Occupiers Liability Act to prevent injury. If in doubt, we can advise you on whether a survey is needed for your tree. It is also a good idea to get in touch with your local authority.