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Discover the importance of professional tree care with our comprehensive guide to Tree Reports, Tree Surveys, and Tree Decay Detection. Learn about BS5837 Tree Surveys and how they ensure safe, sustainable development around trees. Gain insights into assessing tree health, structural integrity, and compliance with planning regulations to protect both trees and properties.
What Is an Arboricultural Impact Assessment and When Is One Required in London?
Learn what an Arboricultural Impact Assessment is, when London councils may require one and how an AIA supports a BS5837
Tree Safety Surveys for Parks, Sports Grounds and Leisure Facilities in London
Tree safety surveys for London parks, sports grounds and leisure facilities, covering paths, pitches, playgrounds, car parks and public areas.
Tree Surveys for Care Homes and Healthcare Premises in London
Learn why care homes and healthcare premises in London need tree surveys to identify risks, support duty of care and
When Does a Tree Need Advanced Decay Testing? Signs That May Require PICUS or Resi Drill Investigation
Learn the signs that may require PICUS or Resi Drill testing, including cavities, fungi, cracks and suspected internal decay in
Ancient and Veteran Trees in London: Special Protections and Survey Requirements
Ancient and veteran trees carry far stronger planning protections than ordinary trees. Find out how they’re identified, what surveys are
Neighbour Disputes and Trees: Who Is Responsible When Roots or Branches Cause Damage?
Roots damaging your foundations or branches over your fence? Find out who is legally responsible for tree damage in neighbour
Tree Roots and Drain Damage: When You Need a Tree Survey Alongside a CCTV Drain Survey
Tree roots cracking or blocking your drains in London? Find out why a CCTV drain survey alone isn’t enough and
Tree Surveys for Commercial Property Owners and Landlords: What Your Duty of Care Requires
Commercial landlords and property managers in London have a legal duty of care for trees on their sites. Find out
Tree Surveys and Insurance Claims: How a Report Can Protect You After Storm or Subsidence Damage
Storm or subsidence damage at your London property? Learn how a professional tree survey provides the evidence insurers need to
Conservation Area Tree Rules in London: What You Can and Can’t Do Without Permission
Live in a London conservation area? Find out which tree works need a Section 211 notice, what’s exempt, and how
Biodiversity Net Gain and Trees: What London Developers Need to Know in 2026
BNG rules are changing in 2026. Find out how Biodiversity Net Gain affects tree retention, surveys and planning consent for
Arboricultural Method Statements Explained: The Missing Piece in Your Planning Application
Confused about Arboricultural Method Statements? Learn what an AMS covers, when London councils require one, and how it protects trees