Consultancy

Health and Safety Tree Audits

Visual Tree Assessments (VTA) are preliminary inspections conducted on trees to ascertain structural/mechanical weaknesses. All outcomes of these findings are based on features recorded and are not inclusive of aesthetic/amenity pruning works.

Recommended Tree Works Schedules

Trees are inspected and recommended tree surgery works submitted. These findings are primarily based on health and safety features recorded, however can be inclusive of aesthetic works when requested. This service is directed at clients with large volumes of tree stock within their remit of care. We also offer an after works site visit to inspect that trees have been pruned in correspondence with British Standards 3998: Tree Work (1989).

Tree and Woodland Management Plans
                                                     
When dealing with large volumes of trees it is advised that a proactive tree management strategy is adopted. This can be done over a short, medium or long term time period. Tree management plans are designed to determine condition of original tree stock, introducing phased removal and replanting schemes in designated areas. They can also be used to introduce/enhance recreational use in an area, helping to maintain a sustainable urban environment.

Mortgage Reports

When buying or selling your property, mortgage lenders require a ‘Mortgage Report’ to be conducted on trees that are within influencing distance of the property in question. This is a safe guard put in place for insurance purposes. Erskine Tree Surgeons Ltd are trained and qualified in this specific surveying area of expertise.

BS5837: Trees In Relation to Construction (2005)

Requesting Arboricultural advise and consultation on development sites ensures that amenity values are maximised fully and can help speed up planning application processes. Taking the build from start to finish we offer full  Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) Reports.

Subsidence reports

A tree situated close to a building does not mean that it is definitely going to cause subsidence damage. Various factors need to be present in order for tree roots to cause subsidence damage to building foundations. If the tree has been professionally concluded to be the direct cause of damage, removal in some instances can intensify the issue. Care should be taken in identifying the exact cause of disturbance in order to ensure the long term closure of subsidence cases.

Further decay detection analysis

Further decay detection analysis can often be required when a mature tree is showing outward physiological signs of decay. This may be as a result of pest or diseases, mechanical wounding, inherent mechanical weaknesses or changes to soil levels and surrounding landscape. Many stresses and strains can be imposed upon tree structures. Invasive and non-invasive decay detection equipment is available to help ascertain tree risk assessment and subsequent management practices adopted.