Tree Risk Assessment
Tree Safety Surveys
Flow Tree Consultancy provides tree condition and risk assessments for homeowners, schools, estates, land managers and organisations across Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and London.
The approach is tailored to the scale of the site and the reason for the assessment. Individual trees and small groups of trees are usually suited to a detailed Tree Condition Assessment, while larger tree stocks can be assessed using the VALID tree risk-benefit management approach.
When is this type of service required
This service may be needed where there is a legal duty of care to manage trees responsibly, where there is concern about the condition of particular trees, where trees are located near high occupancy targets such as roads, paths, buildings or play areas, where visible defects or storm damage have raised concern, or where a property owner, manager or occupier wants clear arboricultural advice on what action, if any, may be appropriate.
Our Tree Safety Services
Tree Condition Surveys and Reports
VALID Tree Risk-Benefit Assessment
A Tree Condition Assessment is generally suitable where there is a particular concern about an individual tree, a small group of trees or a smaller site. The assessment is undertaken from accessible ground and considers the tree’s condition, relevant structural and physiological features, its surroundings and any appropriate management requirements.
You will receive a written report setting out the trees inspected, relevant observations and clear recommendations. This may include recommended tree work, priorities, future review periods and a tree location plan where appropriate.
For schools, estates, commercial sites and other larger tree stocks, Flow Tree Consultancy uses the VALID tree risk-benefit management approach. VALID is strategy-led, with assessments undertaken under Flow Tree Consultancy’s Validator Tree Risk-Benefit Management Strategy.
Where individual trees require detailed assessment, VALID considers the Likelihood of Failure, Likelihood of Occupancy and Consequences to determine whether the risk is Acceptable, Tolerable, Not Tolerable or Not Acceptable. Detailed tree records and plans are prepared, together with proportionate risk-reduction or general tree-management recommendations. Assessments are undertaken by a registered VALID Validator.
What You Will Receive
Our reports usually include:
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a tree schedule
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recommendations for management works or other actions
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priority categories to help guide decision-making and allocation of funds
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a plan showing the location of the trees included within the schedule
Our Credentials
Flow Tree Consultancy is an independent consultancy. The same qualified consultant quotes the job, carries out the inspection and writes the report, so you deal directly with the person doing the work.
Flow Tree Consultancy is led by a qualified arboricultural consultant with:
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a First Class BSc (Hons) in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
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a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Arboriculture and Forestry
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Professional Membership of the Arboricultural Association
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LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector certification
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Registered VALID Tree Risk-Benefit Validator
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£1 million professional indemnity and £5 million public liability insurance
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a decade of industry experience
You can find out more on the About page.
Get a fast free quote for your project
Step 1: Details
Provide your site address and requirements.
Step 2: Review
We consider the site and the services required.
Step 3: Quote
Receive a quick fixed-fee quotation.
Step 4: Survey and report
Once you instruct us, we survey the site and issue the reports
Fill in the enquiry form, or email info@flowtrees.co.uk. Include the site address, any plans you have, and the wording of any request you've been given.