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Tree Surveys & Site Assessments

Expert Arboricultural Reports for Planning, Safety & Soil Health

At Black Mountains Tree Consultancy, we provide a range of professional tree surveys to support safe land management, informed development, and habitat enrichment. Whether you’re a homeowner needing a one-off safety inspection or an architect requiring full BS5837 planning documentation, our surveys are clear, compliant, and tailored to your site.

We are a fully independent consultancy led by a professionally qualified tree inspector with over 2 decades of arboricultural experience. Our survey work is trusted by architects, estate managers, planning consultants, and local authorities across Wales, the Midlands, and the South of England.
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Learn more about our key survey offerings below. Each service includes a bespoke site visit, professional reporting, and tailored advice based on your specific project needs.

Tree Safety Inspections

Ensure Tree Stability, Public Safety & Duty of Care Compliance

Tree Safety Inspections are a proactive way to identify and manage risks posed by trees before they become a danger. During an inspection, we look for issues such as decay, disease, structural weakness, and storm damage that could cause a tree or part of it to fail. Depending on the situation, this may involve a detailed visual check from the ground, climbing inspections to assess higher limbs, or the use of specialist decay detection equipment.

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Planning Surveys (BS5837)

Support for Planning Applications & Development Sites

We provide fully compliant BS5837 tree surveys to support planning applications and construction projects where trees are present on or near a proposed development site. These surveys help the client and Local Authorities meet their planning requirements by understanding which trees are worthy of retention, how construction might impact them, and what protective measures are required.
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In-depth Tree Condition Assessment

Assess Tree Health, Structure & Risk with Precision

An Individual Tree Condition Assessment provides a detailed, expert-led inspection of a single tree to evaluate its health, structural integrity, and overall vitality. Whether you’re a homeowner, landowner, or estate manager, this service helps you understand the current condition of a valued or potentially problematic tree.

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Tree Subsidence Surveys

Assess Tree Influence on Ground Movement & Structural Stability

Our Tree Subsidence Surveys determine whether nearby trees or vegetation are contributing to structural issues through soil desiccation or root-related ground movement particularly in shrinkable clay soils. We assess species, size, condition, and proximity to buildings, along with soil type and moisture dynamics.
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Tree Mortgage Report

Tree Mortgage Reports

A Tree Mortgage Report also known as a Homebuyers Tree Report assesses whether trees pose a risk to a property through direct damage or subsidence.

Often required by mortgage lenders or insurers, this report provides a clear evaluation of risk and outlines any necessary tree management actions. Ideal for buyers, sellers, and professionals involved in the property purchasing process.

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Tree Inventory Surveys

Map, Record & Manage Tree Populations with Confidence

A Tree Inventory Survey provides a full audit of all trees on a site, recording species, condition, dimensions, and precise locations. Whether for planning, safety compliance, or future management, this structured record supports informed decision-making.
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Soil Analysis

Improve Tree Condition by understanding Soil Health

Healthy trees begin with healthy soil. Our Soil Analysis service provides critical insights into the chemical, physical, and structural properties of your soil to inform soil improvement strategies that will enhance overall tree health and vitality.
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Supporting You from Survey to Action

Our survey work often forms the first step in a wider consultancy process, where we can also support:
  • Longer term Tree management plans
  • Root protection strategies
  • Soil enhancements and decompaction
  • Tree preservation order (TPO) applications
  • Decay mapping and analysis
  • Tree bracing and support solutions
  • Ecological improvement, habitat creation and veteranisation
We take pride in supporting our clients with straightforward advice, reliable reporting, and an ecologically sensitive approach.
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Why Choose Us for Tree Surveys?

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    Qualified Expertise

    All surveys carried out by a Royal Forestry Society (RFS) and Lantra-accredited professional

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    Clear, Actionable Reports

    Easy to understand, with prioritised recommendations

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    Regulatory Compliance

    Fully compliant with all arboricultural British Standards including BS3998: 2010 and BS5837: 2012, as well as local authority expectations.

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    Independent Advice

    No commercial bias – we don’t carry out tree surgery

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    Fast Turnaround Available

    Responsive support to meet planning and safety deadlines

Whether you’re managing a private estate, applying for planning permission, or designing biodiversity improvements, we offer precise, practical insights backed by real field experience.

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If you need help with tree safety, planning permission, or understanding your site’s conditions, we’re here to help. We offer surveys across all of Wales, the West Midlands, South West England and can travel further for larger or specialist projects.

Get expert insight, fast turnaround, and practical guidance.

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