Homeowners
A big tree near the house, a lean that's getting worse, fungus at the base, or just peace of mind before winter.
Tree inspections Is it safe? What does it need?
A qualified arborist checks your trees from root to crown, tells you what condition they're in and what, if anything, they need, and puts it in writing.
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Free visits Monday to Thursday and Saturdays.
- 5.0 on Google, 50+ reviews
- NPTC, City & Guilds & Lantra
- £5M insured
Tree inspections in short
A tree inspection is a visual check of a tree's health and safety by a qualified arborist. We look at the roots and base, the stem and the crown for decay, fungus, cracks, deadwood, poor unions, leaning and root damage, sound the stem with a mallet, and note the tree's surroundings: what it could hit if it failed. You get a clear written report with each tree's condition, the risk, the work recommended and how urgent it is.
- Who
- Qualified arborists
- What
- Roots, base, stem and crown, and the targets around the tree
- Report
- Condition, risk, recommended work and timescale
- For
- Homeowners, buyers, landlords, schools, managing agents and estates
- How often
- Usually every 1 to 3 years, more often for high-risk trees
What a tree inspection covers
- 1
Surroundings
What the tree would hit if it failed: houses, roads, paths, play areas, cars and cables.
- 2
Roots and base
Fungal brackets, root damage, lifting soil, cavities and decay at the base.
- 3
Stem
Sounded with a mallet for hollows, checked for cracks, splits, wounds and lean.
- 4
Crown
Deadwood, hanging branches, weak forks, dieback and the balance of the crown.
- 5
Report
Each tree's condition, the risk, the work it needs and how soon, in plain English.
Who asks us for an inspection
Buyers and sellers
A tree report before buying, or to answer the buyer's survey before selling.
Landlords and managing agents
Regular inspections show you have taken reasonable care of trees on your property, and many insurers ask for them.
Schools, businesses and estates
Inspections on a cycle, with records kept, for trees near paths, car parks, roads and buildings.
Your duty of care
If you own a tree, you are responsible for it being reasonably safe.
The law expects tree owners to take reasonable care that their trees don't harm people or property. For most homeowners that means getting a tree checked if something looks wrong; for landlords, businesses, schools and estates it usually means regular inspections and records.
A written inspection report shows you have taken that care, and gives you a clear list of what needs doing and when.
Tree inspections questions
Anything not covered here? Ask us and we'll give you a straight answer.
How often should trees be inspected?
For most trees near houses, roads and paths, every one to three years, and after major storms. Trees with known defects may need checking more often.
Do I get a written report?
Yes. Each tree's condition, the risk, the recommended work and how urgent it is, in plain English.
Can you tell if a tree is hollow?
We sound the stem with a mallet, which shows most hollows and decay, and look for fungal brackets and other signs. Where more detail is needed, we explain the options.
Do you do mortgage and insurance tree reports?
We provide inspection reports for buyers, sellers, landlords and insurers. Tell us what the report is for when you book and we'll make sure it covers what's needed.
Do we cover you?
Based in Ferndown, covering all of Dorset, all of Hampshire and parts of Wiltshire.
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Choose the job, pick a time from our live diary and tell us where. No payment and no obligation.
- You pick a timeOnline, in about a minute. Visits run Monday to Thursday and Saturdays.
- We visit and look properlyA qualified arborist checks the trees, the access and whether any consent is needed.
- You get a written quoteA clear, fixed price with no hidden costs. The price quoted is the price you pay.
- NPTC
- City & Guilds
- Lantra
- £5M insured
- BS3998
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