Tree Surveys: An In-Depth Look - Artemis Tree Services

A tree survey is carried out by a trained arborist and provides a detailed report about the condition of trees in a property. Within the report, the expert indicates the scientific name, as well as whether a tree should be removed or not – if it is deemed that a tree should be removed, the reasons are stated. In some places within the UK, a tree survey is mandatory, while, in others, landowners ask for them whenever they want to make informed decisions on which trees to keep and which to remove.

Benefits of a Tree Survey:

Detection of Decay

Experts have the necessary tools to differentiate between a good tree and one that has decayed and needs removing.

Offers Vital Information

A tree survey offers property owners important information regarding their trees. This information includes:

the age of the tree
tree species
measurements of trees
how long the tree will live
its height and width
the overall health of the tree
management practices to improve the condition of the tree

Protect Endangered Species of Trees

The Wildlife and Countryside Act often recommends that property owners acquire a tree survey before deciding on cutting down a tree. This move aims to protect certain species of trees that are at risk of becoming extinct.

Legal Duty for Landowners

Landowners have a legal duty to take care of trees and ensure they are in a safe condition; the law protects certain types of trees from felling. Property owners should ensure that all trees on their land are healthy and well taken care of. For instance, if a tree falls and damages your neighbour’s property, then the law holds you liable for all damages. The same thing applies if a tree or its branch falls on anyone within your land.

It is expected that trees should be properly maintained to protect them from diseases and decay. However, if by chance a tree is unhealthy, it should be removed from the land. You may be wondering how you will know whether a tree is potentially dangerous to you or even others. Well, that is where an experienced arborist comes in; an expert will help you diagnose trees that require elimination and those that should remain.

BS5837 Tree Survey

All arborists are guided by the BS5837 standard. The BS5837 survey is necessary for any property owner who wants to carry out any alteration within their property that contains trees. Some of the alterations that require you to receive a survey are: the construction of new buildings, renovations, or even demolitions. Ideally, the survey is only necessary if the trees are within a distance that can influence your building decision. According to the law, the trees should be approximately 15 metres away from where you want to develop.

Why Are Tree Surveys so Important?

Tree surveys are important because they allow property owners to make informed decisions before cutting down trees. The surveys also inform on the health of the trees and proper management guide is offered. A BS5837 survey is also crucial before any property owner can develop their land and especially if it contains trees. The landowners are also mandated by law to ensure that trees in their land are healthy and safe.

Artemis Tree Services

If you require a tree report, BS5837 survey, walk-over survey or climbed survey, don’t hesitate to give the experts at Artemis Tree Services a call. Operating throughout Rickmansworth, Watford and the wider London area, our trained and experienced arborists carry out industry authorised tree surveys for both businesses and residential clients.

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Matt O'Neill

Very easy to deal with at both office & on-site. Good process flow from quoting through to invoice. Safe, professional & considerate staff when on-site too.... Very easy to deal with at both office & on-site. Good process flow from quoting through to invoice. Safe, professional & considerate staff when on-site too.

3 weeks ago

David

Very pleasant staff. Punctual and efficient. Carried out good job, communicated very well with neighbour, and cleaned up well. A fair price as well....

1 month ago

Doug

As a direct neighbour to tree felling and garden clearance work being carried out by Artemis yesterday in by Harrow, I can’t speak highly enough of their skill, hard work, considered approach and cour... As a direct neighbour to tree felling and garden clearance work being carried out by Artemis yesterday in by Harrow, I can’t speak highly enough of their skill, hard work, considered approach and courtesy. A great team who I would not hesitate to use myself.

Paul

I thought the Artemis team were absolutely brilliant. From coming to quote , prompt , and cutting back 2 oak trees they did a highly Professional and excellent job.... I thought the Artemis team were absolutely brilliant. From coming to quote , prompt , and cutting back 2 oak trees they did a highly Professional and excellent job.

2 months ago

Jill, Pinner

Efficient, thorough. Listened to what we wanted and carried out expertly. All v neat and tidy. Good job all round....

J M

Thank you Artemis for your excellent tree surgery work as part of ongoing maintenance over many years. The garden poses problems, but as ever the team were cheerful, efficient and everything was carri... Thank you Artemis for your excellent tree surgery work as part of ongoing maintenance over many years. The garden poses problems, but as ever the team were cheerful, efficient and everything was carried out exactly as planned. I shall continue to recommend Artemis.

Green hill housing

we have had work done with them and they do a wonderful job, from start to finish everything was perfect again, not a leaf leaf left behind, workmen were polite and professional.... we have had work done with them and they do a wonderful job, from start to finish everything was perfect again, not a leaf leaf left behind, workmen were polite and professional.

Jan

Artemis took down two lime trees who's roots had damaged the garage floor and were an inch away from the foundations of the house . The trees were in a very awkward place to get to but this didn't see... Artemis took down two lime trees who's roots had damaged the garage floor and were an inch away from the foundations of the house . The trees were in a very awkward place to get to but this didn't seem to trouble this highly competent team. The team were extremely well equipped , and they worked together like a well oiled machine. We were delighted with their work, tidiness and very pleasant manner. And it was at a fair price.

3 months ago

David Pooley

Excellent value, great work on a terrible day...good lads!...

Diana Stuckey

Excellent service with experienced people who did an excellent job of pruning my tree. Would definitely use them again....

4 months ago

Jonathan

Martin and Luke arrived on time They were polite and did the job to my total satisfaction and cleared up Took the time they said it would when they arrived Well done!... Martin and Luke arrived on time They were polite and did the job to my total satisfaction and cleared up Took the time they said it would when they arrived Well done!

Phil

Very professional job. The man in charge was excellent. Did the job exactly as we wanted it. Would highly recommend....

5 months ago

Anonymous

I have used Artemis a number of times and always feel confident that they offer an excellent service all the way through from the first visit to the final clearing up. They are knowledgeable, profess... I have used Artemis a number of times and always feel confident that they offer an excellent service all the way through from the first visit to the final clearing up. They are knowledgeable, professional and friendly. They do great job and I would highly recommend.

Friendly staff. Work carried out efficiently. Left the area clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend Artemis....

Chris

Artemis are very efficient, knowledgeable, professional and easy to deal with....

6 months ago

This was the first time we have used Artemis, and the whole process from initial enquiry through to completion was very easy. We would definitely recommend their services, and will be using them again... This was the first time we have used Artemis, and the whole process from initial enquiry through to completion was very easy. We would definitely recommend their services, and will be using them again I'm sure.

Natasha

Fantastic service from your team at Artemis. We needed a tree in our garden heavily crowned, having let it grow far too tall. We couldn’t be happier with the work done; the team were so professional, ... Fantastic service from your team at Artemis. We needed a tree in our garden heavily crowned, having let it grow far too tall. We couldn’t be happier with the work done; the team were so professional, really lovely and left our garden tidier than it was before they arrived. We won’t hesitate to recommend Artemis to anyone needing tree work done

7 months ago

Excellent service from first quote to final job. Very good communications and reminders so I knew exactly when they were arriving. Polite and hard working team who cleared up perfectly. Would definite... Excellent service from first quote to final job. Very good communications and reminders so I knew exactly when they were arriving. Polite and hard working team who cleared up perfectly. Would definitely recommend.

Ajay Lal

Efficient and effective service. On site team were polite and ensured the site was left clean and tidy....

From approval for the pruning to tidying up after they left, the team has been impeccably professional, pleasant and kind....

Excellent service. Punctual and extremely professional manner in which they carry out their work. Really happy with the work done . Would definitely use the company again.... Excellent service. Punctual and extremely professional manner in which they carry out their work. Really happy with the work done . Would definitely use the company again.