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Tree Surveys Surrey

When a planning application involves trees, when a mortgage lender flags subsidence risk, or when a tree on your land is showing signs of poor health, a professional tree survey provides the evidence and documentation you need to move forward with confidence. Qualitree Ltd provides tree surveys across Surrey to domestic clients, landowners, property developers, commercial operators, and managing agents. Our team is NPTC qualified and has over 15 years of combined industry experience — and because we also carry out the tree works ourselves, we can take your project from initial survey through to completed operations under a single contractor. We hold £5m public liability insurance, are CHAS accredited, and work to BS 3998 on every job we undertake. Call 0203 902 0618 for a free no-obligation quote.
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Professional Tree Surveys Surrey — BS5837, Safety Inspections and Planning Reports

Every tree survey we undertake is carried out in compliance with the relevant British Standard or recognised inspection methodology. We produce survey reports suitable for submission to Surrey planning authorities, mortgage lenders, and insurers. Surrey has one of the highest densities of tree cover in England, with over 24% of the county covered by woodland and green space. That density, combined with an active planning environment across boroughs such as Reigate and Banstead Borough Council and Tandridge District Council, means tree surveys are regularly required for planning applications, property purchases, and ongoing land management. Qualitree provides these surveys promptly and professionally, with the local authority knowledge that comes from years of working across the county.

BS5837 tree survey Surrey — Qualitree surveyor assessing root protection area on residential development site
tree condition survey Surrey — Qualitree NPTC-qualified arborist inspecting mature tree for safety assessment

The Combined Advantage — Survey and Surgery Under One Contractor

One of the most common frustrations for homeowners and developers in Surrey is the need to coordinate between a tree consultant who produces the report and a separate tree surgeon who carries out the works. Qualitree removes that friction entirely. Because we are both a qualified arboricultural surveying team and a practising tree surgery contractor, we can assess your trees, produce the required report, and then carry out any recommended management work — pruning, reduction, felling, or stump removal — without the need for separate contractors or conflicting scheduling.

This is particularly valuable for commercial clients and managing agents overseeing multiple sites across Surrey, where operational efficiency and a single point of accountability matter. Our NPTC qualifications cover all relevant chainsaw and climbing units. All tree work carried out following a survey is completed in accordance with BS 3998, providing a documented standard of practice for every operation. Where trees are subject to a Tree Preservation Order or sit within a Conservation Area, we manage the consent and notification process with the relevant Surrey planning authority before any works commence. Over 5 years trading as Qualitree Ltd and hundreds of completed jobs across Surrey mean we have the operational capacity and local knowledge to deliver efficiently, regardless of site type or scale.

Types of Tree Survey We Provide in Surrey

Different situations call for different types of survey. Understanding which report is right for your circumstances is the first step — and our team will advise you clearly before any site visit is arranged. BS5837 Tree Survey (Planning Applications) The BS5837 survey is the standard arboricultural assessment required by most Surrey local planning authorities when a development affects or is near existing trees. It involves a systematic inspection of all trees within influencing distance of the proposed works, assigning each tree a retention category based on condition, age, and amenity value. The resulting report includes a Tree Constraints Plan identifying root protection areas and informing the design team of constraints trees impose on the site. Where required, we also produce an Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Arboricultural Method Statement to accompany the planning submission. This report type is commonly required for extensions, new builds, demolition and rebuild projects, and any development where trees are present within or near the site boundary. Tree Condition Survey (Safety Inspection) A tree condition survey assesses the health and structural integrity of trees on a given site. It is the survey most commonly requested by landowners, managing agents, schools, residential management companies, and commercial property operators to meet their duty of care under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 and 1984. Our tree condition surveys produce a written report detailing the condition of each tree, any visible defects or signs of disease, and recommended management actions with timescales. This documentation demonstrates due diligence and is accepted by insurers as evidence of a proactive approach to tree risk management. Mortgage and Subsidence Survey Mortgage lenders frequently request arboricultural reports where trees are situated close to a residential property, particularly in Surrey where clay subsoils make subsidence a genuine risk. Our mortgage tree surveys assess the species, height, and proximity of trees relative to the property, and provide the lender’s solicitors with the information required to underwrite the mortgage. These reports are produced efficiently and can often be turned around promptly to avoid delaying a property transaction. Tree Protection Plan Where a BS5837 survey has identified trees for retention, a Tree Protection Plan details the protective measures required to safeguard those trees during construction — including fencing specifications, exclusion zone mapping, and site supervision requirements. Qualitree produces Tree Protection Plans as part of our wider planning support service and can provide arboricultural site monitoring during construction phases.

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Duty of Care — Tree Surveys for Commercial and Residential Landowners

If you own or manage land with trees in Surrey, you have a legal duty to ensure those trees are not a risk to people, neighbouring properties, or infrastructure. The Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 and its 1984 amendment place this responsibility firmly on the landowner or occupier. A periodic tree condition survey — typically every one to three years depending on species, age, and condition — provides the documented evidence that a reasonable level of care has been applied. Qualitree provides tree condition surveys for residential estates, commercial properties, schools, housing associations, and private landowners across Surrey. Our reports identify any trees requiring immediate attention, note those that should be reinspected within a defined timeframe, and confirm those that are currently stable and healthy. Many of our commercial clients operate on an annual or biennial inspection cycle, with any identified works carried out immediately following the survey — removing the scheduling gap that would otherwise exist between the report and the works.

Tree Surveys for Planning in Surrey — What the Local Authorities Require

Surrey County Council has committed to planting 1.2 million trees by 2030 as part of its climate change strategy, and that commitment reflects a broader culture across Surrey’s planning authorities of placing significant weight on tree retention in development decisions. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, Tandridge District Council, and other Surrey LPAs routinely require a BS5837 tree survey for any planning application where trees are present within or adjacent to the development site. Critically, the design team should have access to the Tree Constraints Plan before finalising their proposals, so that the layout is designed around the trees rather than in conflict with them. Qualitree works alongside architects and planning consultants to ensure the arboricultural evidence package is complete, accurate, and submitted in a form that satisfies the tree officer. Where an application requires additional documents beyond the BS5837 survey — such as an Arboricultural Impact Assessment or a Tree Protection Plan — we include these as part of a coordinated submission package. For clients in conservation areas or with trees subject to existing Tree Preservation Orders, we check protection status, advise on what is likely to be approved, and manage the consent process from notification through to confirmation before any works are carried out.

Discover Our Process at Qualitree

Step 1

Tailored Consultation

We prioritize your satisfaction by actively listening and addressing your unique needs. Our certified arborists thoroughly evaluate your trees and property, ensuring a comprehensive understanding.

Step 2

Efficient Execution

Our team of certified arborists diligently performs the necessary work, Using effective techniques to ensure that your trees receive the highest level of care they require for their optimal health and vitality.

Step 3

Customer Satisfaction and Support

Our commitment doesn't end with the completion of the work. We prioritize your satisfaction by conducting a follow-up, ensuring that you are pleased with the results and providing answers to any inquiries.

Frequently Asked Questions — Tree Surveys Surrey

Tree survey costs vary depending on the type of report required, the number of trees on site, and the scale of the property. A basic mortgage tree survey for a single residential property typically starts from a few hundred pounds. A full BS5837 survey for a planning application on a larger development site will be priced accordingly. We always provide a fixed-fee quote before any site visit — call 0203 902 0618 for a no-obligation quotation.
A BS5837 tree survey is the standard arboricultural assessment required by planning authorities when a development may affect trees. In Surrey, most local planning authorities — including Reigate and Banstead Borough Council and Tandridge District Council — require a BS5837 report as part of a planning application where trees are present or adjacent to the site.
If your planning application involves trees — either on the site itself or within influencing distance of the proposed works — you will almost certainly need a tree survey. Failing to include a compliant BS5837 report where one is required will typically result in an invalid application or a planning condition being imposed.
Yes. Qualitree is both an arboricultural surveying team and a qualified tree surgery contractor. Once your survey is complete and any necessary planning consents obtained, we carry out all recommended tree works — from pruning and crown reduction to felling and stump removal — under the same contractor relationship.
Report production time varies by survey type and workload, but we aim to turn reports around efficiently and can prioritise where a property transaction or planning deadline is pressing. Call us on 0203 902 0618 to discuss your timescale.
Yes. We regularly carry out tree surveys in Reigate, Banstead, and across East and North Surrey including Redhill and Godstone. Whether you need a BS5837 survey for a planning application, a tree condition assessment for a managed property, or a mortgage report to support a purchase, we cover the full county.
A BS5837 survey is specifically for development and planning contexts. A tree condition survey focuses on the health and structural integrity of trees for duty of care purposes. The right survey depends on your situation — we will advise before any commitment is required.
arboricultural report Surrey — Qualitree tree surgeon reviewing survey documentation on commercial site
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Areas We Cover for Tree Surveys in Surrey

Qualitree provides tree surveys across Surrey, including Reigate, Banstead, Warlingham, Godstone, and Redhill. We also work across Caterham, Woldingham, Oxted, Limpsfield, Lingfield, Bletchingley, Kingswood, Farleigh, Hooley, Chipstead, Whyteleafe, Epsom, Ewell, Chaldon, Tadworth, Salfords, Merstham, Lower Kingswood, Walton-on-the-Hill, and the wider East and North Surrey area. If your location is not listed, call us on 0203 902 0618 — we cover a wide area across Surrey and are happy to confirm whether we can assist with your survey requirement.
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