The cost of a tree survey depends on the size of the site, the number of trees, the type of report required, and the complexity of the work involved. At Waterman Tree Co., we offer free, no-obligation quotes across Hertfordshire and Devon, providing clear, competitive pricing tailored to your needs.

For small residential surveys, inspections typically take a few hours on-site, with reports usually delivered within 3–5 working days. For larger or more complex sites, timelines may vary. If you have a deadline for a planning application or mortgage, we’ll always do our best to meet it.

If you’re planning a development, extension, or construction project near existing trees, local councils often require a BS5837 tree survey and report. This survey ensures that trees are properly assessed, protected, and considered throughout the planning process. We can guide you through exactly what’s needed for your application.

Yes. We regularly work alongside architects, planning consultants, solicitors, and local authority tree officers. Our detailed reports and professional communication help streamline the process, ensuring you meet legal requirements and avoid unnecessary delays.

All surveys are carried out by qualified arborists with professional certifications, including NPTC, LANTRA, and City & Guilds. Our surveyors have extensive experience producing tree reports for planning, mortgage applications, risk assessments, and estate management across Hertfordshire and Devon.

If a tree is subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or located within a Conservation Area, we will highlight this in your report and advise on the necessary permissions before any work is carried out. We can also assist with TPO applications and liaise with the local authority on your behalf.

Yes. Waterman Tree Co. provides professional tree surveys for residential homeowners, developers, landowners, housing associations, businesses, schools, and councils across Hertfordshire and Devon. No project is too small or too large.

A tree risk assessment focuses on safety — identifying trees that pose a hazard to people or property. A planning survey (like BS5837) is about tree retention, constraints, and protection in relation to proposed development. Each serves a different legal and practical purpose.

Yes. Regular tree surveys provide documented evidence that you’ve taken reasonable steps to monitor and manage tree safety — reducing your legal risk in the event of storm damage, subsidence, or injury caused by trees on your land.

Once your report is delivered, we’ll talk you through the findings and any recommended actions — whether it’s pruning, monitoring, or full removal. We can also schedule follow-up works if needed and assist with planning or TPO applications.

Yes — our arborists are trained to identify symptoms of common UK tree diseases during survey inspections. Early diagnosis can be crucial in containing spread and making informed decisions about treatment or removal.

For large estates or properties with mature trees, we recommend a survey every 1–3 years, or after major storms. High-traffic areas like schools or parks may need more frequent assessments to maintain public safety.

Yes — we can provide tree location maps and digital survey outputs, including CAD or GIS-compatible files, to support architects, planners, and land managers during development or estate management projects.