Tree surveys in Lewisham (SE13) support property transactions and planning applications submitted to Lewisham Council. Reports cover trees on residential and commercial sites across the borough.
All surveys are completed by qualified arboricultural consultants with professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Call 0208 088 5640 or use the form to get a free, no-obligation quote.
A tree survey in Lewisham is required for planning applications near protected trees, mortgage lender conditions, or insurance concerns about subsidence risk.
Planning applications affecting trees require a BS5837 survey when Lewisham Council flags trees within the site or on neighbouring boundaries. A Tree Preservation Order legally prevents cutting down, topping, lopping, uprooting or wilfully damaging a protected tree without the council's written consent.
A mortgage lender demands a tree report when a valuation survey flags trees close to the property or foundations. Halifax, Nationwide, Santander, Barclays, NatWest and HSBC accept these reports as part of a mortgage application. Without one, the lender withholds funds until the risk is assessed.
Subsidence risk arises when tree roots draw moisture from the soil near foundations, causing the ground to shift. An insurer requests a report identifying the species, assessing root spread, and recommending management action to reduce the risk. The report supports claims and renewal decisions.
Tree surveys in Lewisham fall into three types: Tree Condition Reports for tree health and safety, Mortgage Tree Reports for lender conditions, and BS5837 Tree Surveys for planning applications.
A Tree Condition Report assesses the health, structure and safety of individual trees on a site. Homeowners, landlords and tree owners request this report ahead of tree work or to address safety concerns.
A Mortgage Tree Report becomes required when a mortgage valuation identifies trees close to the property boundary or foundations. The report satisfies major UK lender requirements before the mortgage completes.
A BS5837 Tree Survey categorises every tree on a site by quality and retention value. The survey sets root protection areas and produces a tree constraints plan for the site layout. Lewisham Council requires this survey for planning applications affecting trees.
A tree survey includes a site visit by a qualified arborist, inspection of every tree within scope, species identification, and a condition assessment. The written report includes recommendations and photographs of each tree. Lewisham clients receive the report within 5 working days of the site visit.
A tree survey in Lewisham takes 7 to 10 working days from booking to report delivery. The site visit takes 1 to 3 hours. A 48-hour urgent option is available for mortgage deadlines.
The cost of a tree survey in Lewisham depends on the survey type, the number of trees, and the size of the site. The quote is fixed before the site visit takes place.
The fixed price covers the site visit, the full written report, and follow-up questions at no extra cost.
Consultants qualified in arboriculture carry out every tree survey, holding public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Reports are written to BS5837:2012 and accepted by Lewisham Council, mortgage lenders and insurers.
Tree surveys near Lewisham extend across Greater London, covering Greenwich:
If your town isn't listed, call 0208 088 5640. We cover the whole of Greater London.
Send the property postcode, the survey type required, and a brief description of the trees on site. A no-obligation quote and the earliest available survey date follow by return.
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