Peak Tree Consultancy
Tree Condition and Risk Management
Tree condition and risk assessments surveys for individual trees to risk management surveys and strategies for larger estates.
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We undertake surveys tailored to your requirements
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Tree Condition and Risk Management Survey
We will map and record information about trees and their surroundings and based on your requirements we will to provide you with the information you need as tree owners and managers make informed decisions about tree management.
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A strategic tree risk management approach is the most effective way for owners to target their resources efficiently and avoid the cost of unexpected and unnecessary works. We will work with you to to develop a strategy that manages risk and maximises the long term benefits of your trees.
Why do I need one ?
Over all the risk from trees is low but all landowners have a legal responsibility to take risk associated with trees in their ownership. If a tree owner fails to take reasonable steps to manage risk and a tree fails and causes damage to a person or property, then the owner of the tree could be liable.
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If you are responsible for trees in a space open to the public such as a school, church yard, hotel or sports club for example you should have a tree risk management strategy. Part of this will involve a tree survey but a qualified inspector. We can discuss with you what is required for your situation from undertaking a site survey to assisting in developing a straight forward clear risk management approach for your organisation. Where institutions adopt a tree risk management strategy we can provide cost effective on going support.
How do I know if a tree is dangerous?
Many signs that trees might be at risk of failing are obvious for example trees which large dead limbs, cracks and splits in stems and lifted root plates. Also fungi on the tree can be an indication that there is decay.
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If you notice anything obviously wrong with a tree or notice any sudden changes you should have it professionally assessed.
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A inspection by a qualified arboriculturist will identify the issues and provide options for reducing the risk. Having the tree independently assessed could avoid the need to expensive and unnecessary tree works.
Why use Peak Tree Consultancy ?
All tree risk assessments and survey are undertaken by Monica Gillespie Peak Tree Consultancy's owner and Principal Consultant. She has over 30 years experience in arboriculture and is a certified professional tree inspector (LANTRA) and a certified VALID validator. She has provided tree risk management advice and developed strategies for local Authorities and managed large estates of trees.
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Peak Tree Consultancy is a consultancy only we don't undertake any tree works, so our opinion is unbiased and we will not recommend works that are not required.
What’s involved?
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Get in touch
Get in touch to discuss your requirements. We will need details of the size of the site and its location we will ask you for any other relevant information
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Quotation
We will provide you with a fixed price quotation for the survey. If its acceptable we will arrange a date to undertake the survey
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Site visit
We will visit the site, we collect information about the trees and map their locations on a plan.
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Report
We will prepare a report for you tailored to your requirements, this will include a schedule and plan of all the trees inspected along with any recommendations for any works required.
What will it cost ?
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Surveys start at £240 but our quotes are tailored to the specifics of each case and cost will depend on the number of trees the complexity of the issues
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Contact us today and we can provide a no obligation quotation. We will need some information from you about your proposals and we aim to get back to you ASAP.