Tree Surveys London
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London office
Windsor Avenue, London, SW19 2RR
0333 123 7080
Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:30
Arboricultural consultants in London
Indigo’s London arboricultural consultants are qualified to BS5837:2012 and work daily
with borough planning departments across Greater London. An arboricultural consultant
does more than inspect a tree: we assess what the trees on your site mean for what you
are trying to build, grade each one against the standard, map root protection areas and
shade, and write the report in the form your borough will accept.
Where a scheme is contested or a borough tree officer has raised an objection, we
prepare the arboricultural impact assessment and method statement that answer it, and
where necessary we will speak to the tree officer directly. Fifteen years of London
planning work means we usually know what a particular borough will and will not accept
before the application goes in.
For consultancy on a live application, call 0333 123 7080 and ask for the London team.
BS5837 tree surveys for London planning
A BS5837 tree survey is the report London boroughs ask for when trees stand on or next
to a development site, and most will not validate a planning application without one. It
records every tree by number, species, height, trunk diameter, crown spread and
estimated remaining life, grades each one A, B, C or U against BS5837:2012, and includes
a tree constraints plan showing root protection areas and shade.
Where construction falls inside a root protection area, the borough will normally also
ask for an arboricultural impact assessment and an arboricultural method statement. We
produce all three as one package so the application is not held up waiting for a second
report.
Tree surveys we carry out in London
Indigo Surveys provides a wide range of UK based Tree Survey services. Operational throughout Greater London, our consultancy team provides a range of arboricultural solutions; our services include Tree Risk Assessments, Tree Mortgage Survey Reports, Scaled Tree Constraints Plan Drawings, BS5837 Tree Surveys and BS5837 Tree Reports.
We are client-focused, with a proven track record in providing cost-effective tree survey services in London and surrounding areas. With a proactive approach to client and project timescales and an open dialogue approach, we are able to swiftly address project requirements for any tree owner or developer seeking a tree survey in London.
Our tree survey process provides a thorough understanding of the tree species on a site plus any nearby trees. We’ll make you aware of any protected trees subject to tree preservation orders (TPOs) or root protection areas, while our tree inspections will highlight any issues where trees on site, or even surrounding trees, pose a risk to a development or even safety.
Our services are supported by extensive ecological survey experience that makes us an ideal choice for arboriculture services. We have been offering reliable tree surveys, tree inspection, and other related services since 2009.
Our tree consultants have gained a high level of experience that marks us out as a company that commercial and residential clients can trust. Our tree surveys are all at affordable price options, providing tree owners with cost-effective and high-quality tree planning and reporting services.
Our excellent tree surveying services encompasses a range of assessments and documentation such as:
Arboricultural consultants in London
Indigo’s London arboricultural consultants are qualified to BS5837:2012 and work daily
with borough planning departments across Greater London. An arboricultural consultant
does more than inspect a tree: we assess what the trees on your site mean for what you
are trying to build, grade each one against the standard, map root protection areas and
shade, and write the report in the form your borough will accept.
Where a scheme is contested or a borough tree officer has raised an objection, we
prepare the arboricultural impact assessment and method statement that answer it, and
where necessary we will speak to the tree officer directly. Fifteen years of London
planning work means we usually know what a particular borough will and will not accept
before the application goes in.
For consultancy on a live application, call 0333 123 7080 and ask for the London team.
- BS5837 Tree Survey
- Root Protection Area Calculation (RPA)
- Trees and Construction ‘feasibility meetings’
- Tree Constraints Plan (TCP)
- Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS)
- Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA)
- Tree Protection Plan
Our professional tree surveyors adhere to all planning policies covering ecological requirements of your site, as recommended by your local planning authority in London. This is done at every step of the planning process for all of our tree surveys, helping you avoid any regulatory risks, especially given increasing tree canopy cover targets in the London region .
The in-depth knowledge we possess of all required policies is ideal in helping to avoid delays, while at the same time guaranteeing a robust application. With Indigo Surveys, you definitely get the best team for gaining full insight into all the issues that individual trees pose to any development plans you have for your site.
Tree officer and council contacts via the London Tree Officers Association
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What your London tree report includes
Every report is written to be submitted, not just read. A BS5837 report for a London
planning application includes the tree schedule, the category grading, a tree
constraints plan, a tree protection plan and, where needed, an arboricultural method
statement. A condition and safety report instead sets out the defects found on each
tree, the level of risk each presents, and the remedial work recommended with a
timescale. A mortgage tree report focuses on the single tree the lender has queried, its
distance from the property, its species and likely mature size, and states plainly
whether it presents a subsidence risk.
Reports are issued within a few working days of the site visit, in the format
London boroughs and lenders accept without query.
London Boroughs we cover
We survey trees across every London borough from our SW19 office: Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, City of London, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham,Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth and Westminster.
Each borough sets its own validation requirements for the tree information submitted with a planning application. We write the report to the standard your borough asks for,
and if you are not sure what that is, call 0333 123 7080 and we will check it for you.
How quickly we can survey your site
We can usually get a surveyor to a London site within a week, and often sooner where an application deadline is fixed. The written report follows within a few working days of the visit. If you are up against a validation deadline, say so when you call and we will tell you honestly whether we can meet it.Need a survey? Boost your chances of planning success with a survey from Indigo
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Why Should You Choose Indigo Surveys?
Why Should You Choose Indigo Surveys?
No Hidden Costs
We are up front and provide you with an overview of the typical and expected costs for the project based on UK policy, guidance and best practice.
Competitive Quote
We’ll provide you with a highly competitive quote, not a generic cost, but fixed costs based on the specifics of your job.
Avoid delay & costs
Avoid delays on site and with it unnecessary costs, with our comprehensive surveys which will outline any potential issue from the start.
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Responsive to you
Let us do all the legwork. We’ll respond to you swiftly, providing you with quote, inspection, and report, without you needing to chase us.
Premium service option
Need a report in quick time? We can offer a premium service and have your report to you by close of play the day after your survey.
Satisfaction guaranteed
With a client list including homeowners, local authorities, major supermarkets, and developers, you can have confidence you are in good hands.
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To receive a personalised quote, fill out our quotes form or give us a call
Simply provide us with your details, and we’ll email you a comprehensive quote that covers everything you need to know, ensuring a hassle-free experience for you.
Let us know you're ready!
Once you have received your personalised quote and you are satisfied and ready to proceed, simply let us know. We will then move forward with the necessary arrangements, suitable for you. Don’t forget, we are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
Receive your report
Once your survey is finished, we will prepare your report and send it to you upon payment. We’ll ensure that the report accurately reflects your requirements and provides the valuable information you need. We will then arrange a suitable day for your survey and commence the necessary work.
Tree condition and safety inspections
As a leading option for anyone seeking to have a tree survey carried out in London, Indigo Surveys Ltd also provides tree management plans for health and safety, as well as tree safety checks. Our tree surveyors offer on-site tree evaluations, exploring the condition of the trees on your property.
As per the Occupiers Liability Act 1984, you as a property owner are required to assure the safety of visitors to your premises.
Take a look at a tree survey report completed by Indigo Surveys in London.
This is what we aim to help you with, as you are required as the owner to apply tested approaches that will guarantee the safety of all trees and people on your premises. Fortunately, Indigo Surveys Ltd are here with just the right solutions, through our tree inspection services.
We can carry out visual tree assessment of all trees on site, plus any surrounding trees that could impact on a development. In some cases where access is difficult, an aerial inspection may be required, or the use of technical equipment to understand tree roots and root protection areas could be utilised.
Our tree surveys will make recommendations of any pruning or tree felling required and those that should be retained, especially in the case of trees protected by preservation orders. We can also make recommendations for tree mitigation to satisfy local planning authorities where the removal of healthy existing trees present on site is compensated for by planting a proportionate number of replacement trees.
Mortgage tree reports
You may need to have trees surveyed prior to a home sale or purchase. You may certainly need a mortgage tree report for a property if you’re seeking a mortgage or insurance renewal for. Our tree surveyors are here to assist you, with our tree reports in London ideal to assess the site for any dangerous trees or those that pose a risk to safety of the integrity of buildings, such as through tree roots or even the presence of invasive weeds.
At Indigo Surveys Ltd, we have had clients looking for an evaluation of the potential dangers from trees and other vegetation. For such instances, we utilise our highly skilled tree surveyors in London, arboriculture professionals who can provide recommendations and suggestions ideal for your specific site with its trees and vegetation.
We have both preventive and reactive tips for tree survey and management of properties in London. The initial guidance from our surveyors is accompanied by preventive as well as pruning site-management services. Our aim is to considerably lower risks associated with trees and properties. It is advisable to get early advice from our specialist tree surveyors, who can guide on any tree works required.
Trees preservation order and conservation areas in London
In London, trees will be classed as protected in one of two ways:
- Through a Tree Protection Order (TPO). A TPO is made by the local planning authority specifically to target and protect a specific tree, group of trees, or woodland area from destruction.
- Being present in a Conservation Area. Certain trees in Conservation Areas are protected simply by being present in an area designated for conservation.
It’s important that any developer undertaking work in London is fully aware of and compliant with the local authority’s planning policies as they relate to trees. Our services aim to make developers aware of the various planning policies they must adhere to, and that’s why we recommend consulting with us before undertaking any development where trees are concerned – we’ll ensure you’re fully compliant every step of the way.
Trees on development sites in London can be protected by tree preservation orders, and measures to safeguard trees both during and after the construction phase may also be attached to a planning permission.
If you are wondering how to find out if trees on your site are subject to TPOs, details of confirmed and provisional TPOs in London can be found on the Local Land Charges Register, or check with the Department of Built Environment.
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Why contact us for a tree survey?
We are more than happy to discuss a project and provide advice and a site-specific quotation for your project. Furthermore, we are happy to release sample documents, including our Tree Survey data tables, Tree Report summaries and examples, demonstrating our commitment to quality advice.
There’s a lot of specific information you can get by talking to us and explaining your tree survey needs. So, get in touch with us for advice on how to manage your trees and site. Alongside detailed information, we provide top-quality surveys in London while complying with all necessary regulations to ensure you get the planning permission you are seeking, as well as liaising with the local council in your specific London borough.
Contact us to discuss any of your London-based arboricultural service needs – on 0333 123 7080 or email to info@indigosurveys.co.uk.
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How much does a tree survey cost in London?
Tree reports start from £200. Most London planning and condition surveys fall between £200 and £600 depending on the number of trees and site access. If you already hold aquote we will compare it and offer a competitive alternative.
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Do you cover my London borough?
We cover all 32 London boroughs and the City of London, from our SW19 office. Call 0333 123 7080 to confirm availability for your site.
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Does my London planning application need a tree survey?
Most London boroughs require a BS5837 tree survey where trees stand on or next to adevelopment site, and many will not validate an application without one. Requirements vary by borough, so check your local planning authority's validation checklist or call us and we will tell you.
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How quickly can you survey a site in London?
Site visits are usually within a week and often sooner. The written report follows within a few working days of the visit.
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My tree has a Tree Preservation Order. Can you still help?
Yes. Many London trees are covered by a Tree Preservation Order or sit inside a conservation area, which restricts what work can be done without consent. We identify the constraints and set out what mitigation the borough is likely to accept.
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Do you produce arboricultural impact assessments and method statements?
Yes. Where construction falls inside a root protection area, a London borough will normally ask for an arboricultural impact assessment and an arboricultural method statement alongside the survey. We produce both.
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Who carries out the survey?
A qualified arboricultural consultant working to BS5837:2012. Indigo has been producing these reports for over 15 years.