Tree assessments
Tree condition, structural concerns or planned development can call for more than a price for cutting work. Explain whether you need practical advice, a documented inspection or a formal arborist report.
Start with the purpose
Describe changes you have noticed, the location of the tree and what is nearby. For a council, development or insurance request, provide the written requirements and any deadline.
Inspection and access
An inspection may consider visible tree condition and site constraints. Access to the tree and its surroundings is needed. Specialist investigation, testing or climbing inspections require a separately agreed scope where available.
Written reports are separate
A free quote for tree work is not automatically a formal written arborist report. Confirm the report purpose, the author’s qualifications, required format, fee, limitations and timing before booking.
Agree the next step
The appropriate outcome may be further investigation, monitoring, pruning or removal. A report cannot guarantee a tree will never fail, and acceptance by a third party must be checked with that party.
Practical questions
Does a free quote include a report?
No. Request a formal report separately and agree the scope and fee.
Can a report be used for council or insurance?
Provide the recipient’s requirements first. Author qualifications and the report scope must be confirmed for the intended purpose.
Tell us what your trees need.
Start with a conversation about the work and your property.