Tree Survey Lincoln
Tree Survey Lincoln helps you get your planning permission over the line with expert and friendly tree consultations
About Tree Survey Lincoln
Tree Survey Lincoln is a team of down-to-earth arborists serving Lincolnshire. With decades of experience, we provide professional tree surveys and consulting to homeowners and developers. From BS5837 planning surveys to arboricultural advice, we'll ensure your trees and construction projects are properly assessed and managed. Friendly service focused on Lincolnshire's urban forests.
Our Services
Our services keep it simple: tree surveys for planning, arboricultural impact assessments, method statements, and straightforward expert advice. No jargon, just safeguarding Lincolnshire's trees.
Tree Advice For Planning Permission
Thinking of building near trees? You may need our expert advice. For most construction projects requiring planning permission, councils want a tree survey done. We can assess all trees on your property and provide the necessary reports.
This ensures your plans comply with regulations for protecting valuable trees during development. Our arboricultural advice smooths the path to securing planning approval.
Tree Planning Surveys
Tree Survey Lincoln inspects all the trees on your land before you start building. We measure them, check how healthy they are, and make a report showing where they're located. This helps you plan where to build while protecting the best trees.
Method Statements
For bigger building projects, we write a detailed plan instructing the builders on exactly how to avoid damaging the trees, step-by-step. Our arborists can also monitor the site.
Impact Assessments
Once you've decided what to build, we look at which trees might be damaged or need removing. We explain how to protect the trees you're keeping during construction - like putting barriers around them.
Why Do I Need a Tree Survey?
There are a few reasons why you might need a tree survey done. Your local council may require one if your building plans could affect trees on or near the site. Sometimes lenders want tree surveys before approving mortgages too. Insurers may also ask for them to check your trees are safe.
You'll definitely need a survey if you want to do work on trees with Tree Preservation Orders or in conservation areas. Basically, whenever trees are involved with construction or development, a professional tree survey is often necessary.
Our friendly arborists have tons of experience providing these surveys for homeowners, builders, landscapers - you name it. We inspect all the trees, measure them, evaluate their condition, and provide comprehensive reports. This ensures your project follows regulations for protecting valuable trees. We make the tree survey process nice and straightforward for you.
What Is A Tree Survey?
Your local council has rules to protect trees in the area. Anytime you want to build something near trees, they'll usually require a BS5837 tree survey before approving your plans. This is to ensure your construction won't negatively impact valuable trees close by.
These surveys need to cover all trees over 7.5cm wide on your site, as well as any larger trees within 10 meters of the boundaries that could be affected. Our arborists inspect each tree - measuring dimensions, noting the species, assessing its condition and marking its location. We also record other vegetation like hedges.
The survey provides your council all the key tree data to evaluate your building proposal. It shows which trees need protecting during construction and which may require removal. Our surveying expertise ensures you meet the council's tree requirements for planning approval.
What Is The Tree Survey Process?
The BS5837 is the most common type of tree survey required for construction projects near trees. Here's basically how it works:
Once you book a survey with us, one of our arborists will visit your site at a scheduled time.
We'll first review any existing information, like previous tree protection plans for the area.
Then we'll inspect every single tree on your property and nearby.
We'll measure dimensions, assess each tree's health/condition, and determine which ones can likely be retained or may need removing for your project.
Our goal is to keep as many good quality trees as possible, while identifying any potential hazards or obstructions. After the site visit, we'll provide you with a detailed report covering all the tree data, our recommendations, and anything else required for council approval of your plans.
It's a comprehensive process, but we make it nice and straightforward for you.
What Are Our Customers Saying ?
Feedback from our delighted clientele.
Tree Survey Lincoln provided fantastic service when we needed a tree survey for our home extension. John and his team were so down-to-earth and easy to work with. Their report was comprehensive yet understandable. We really appreciate how they facilitated getting planning permission smoothly.
SARAH THOMPSON
I'm a builder who has worked with Tree Survey Lincoln on several projects over the years. They always go above and beyond with their arboricultural advice and method statements. Having them inspect our sites gives me peace of mind that we're properly protecting trees during construction. Can't recommend them enough.
DAVID WILSON
As a homeowner, I've used Tree Survey Lincoln's consultancy services many times for all sorts of tree issues on my property. Whether it's advice on pruning, assessing tree health, or Planning for new landscaping - the team has always provided great expertise with no confusing jargon. Their down-to-earth approach is brilliant.
EMILY ROBERTS
FAQS
Why do I need a tree survey for my planning application?
Most local councils require a tree survey (following BS5837 guidance) to be submitted with any planning applications for work that could potentially impact trees on or near the construction site. This ensures valuable trees are properly accounted for and given legal protection during development.
What is involved in a full tree survey?
A complete tree survey has three main stages: 1) The initial tree survey, where all trees are inspected, measured, and assigned a categorisation based on their condition. 2) An arboricultural impact assessment identifying which trees will need removing or protecting. 3) For larger projects, an arboricultural method statement providing step-by-step instructions for avoiding harm to remaining trees.
Do I need a tree survey for a small home extension?
Even for smaller projects like home extensions, if any trees could potentially be affected by the construction, most councils will request a simple tree survey. This typically just requires the initial survey stage to record the trees and demonstrate they have been properly considered.
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