Property Pre-Purchase Tree Reports (sometimes called mortgage risk assessments or homebuyer's tree report) are assessments conducted to evaluate the impact of trees on or near a property before it is purchased. These tree reports are essential for prospective buyers to understand potential risks and liabilities associated with trees on or adjacent to the property.
Key Elements of a Pre-purchase Tree Report are:
1 Tree Location Plan showing locations of trees in relation to the property.
2 Tree Survey giving species, size, age, health, and structural condition
3 Risk assessment of potential direct and indirect type damage from both the above and below ground parts of the trees.
4 Legal requirements and Planning restrictions
5 Tree Work Recommendations and, if appropriate, a Tree Management Plan for ongoing maintenance.
Tree Condition Inspections
We can assess the health and longevity of your tree(s), investigate pests and diseases, and provide recommendations for possible works or remedial measures where required. Risk assessments will be included and will be broadly in accordance with principles of 'VALID' (see below). If you are worried about your tree(s) I will work with you to determine the best and most cost effective course of action in your case.
Tree Reports for Letting Agents and their clients
Letting Agent act on behalf of the property owner, and you may occasionally be called upon to deal with problem trees or hedges located within the property boundary, or on neighboring land.
Cost effective and targeted expert advice to enable you to weigh complaints made by the tenant or neighbors and to limit your and your client’s liabilities and duty of care obligations. This includes assessment of alleged subsidence events and/or direct type root damage to structures, driveways etc (this may require input from a buildings surveyor).
I can also deal with complaints about high hedges and represent your clients with respect to formal complaints made under Part 8 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003 [High Hedges] and boundary disputes in relation to trees & hedges.
Tree Work Applications
Let me handle your tree work application and deal with your local planning authority and trees officers, most of whom I know, on your behalf. I will work with you to establish the extent of works you wish to undertake, and prepare a formal tree work application that will meet the validation requirements of your local Council. In the unlikely event your application is refused, I will also deal with any appeals on your behalf.
Tree Risk-Benefit Management Strategy [VALID].
Trees give us so many benefits and thankfully the overall risk from trees and branches falling is statistically very low. We have a duty of care, however, to anyone exposed to the risk from your trees and you remain liable for any harm or damage your trees may cause. VALID is a simple, defendable, and highly cost-effective strategy for managing the small risks posed by trees in a reasonable, proportionate, and practicable way. If you or your clients don't have a structured tree risk management strategy, or you are simply concerned about how safe your trees are, or you worry about the overall risk from your trees, contact me for a no-obligation discussion.
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“…..Mr Wynn did an excellent and thorough job, he is very knowledgeable regarding trees and was able to prove our case with a four page typed proposal, including photos. We were very impressed with his professionalism, and our case was subsequently successful as we got our planning permission. Thank you Mr Wynn, we would certainly recommend your services to anyone who needed them.” Mr & Mrs G, Wadhurst, Sussex – * * * * * 5/5
“Daniel Wynn is both knowledgeable and professional. He gave us balanced and helpful advice on managing our woodland and was always available. He clearly has huge experience in this area and helped make our project successful and sustainable. I would highly recommend him.” Mr & Mr L, Selmeston, Sussex * * * * * 5/5
“I have used Daniel to advice on a range of arboricultural issues relating to planning applications. This has included for minor household permissions, through to more complex and large-scale residential developments. The advice has included tree surveys, assessment of root protection areas, methodology statements, landscaping schemes, woodland management plans and officer negotiations. Always helpful, generally very prompt and the advice is clear.”
Mr Young, Planning Consultant-Brighton * * * * * 5/5
“Daniel supplied us we a comprehensive survey which was required and accepted by the local council. Completed in a timely fashion to the council’s satisfaction. Highly recommended”. Mr G, Community Volunteer, Polegate. * * * * * 5/5
“Arboricultural Consultancy were asked to undertake a risk assessment, prepare a report and provide recommendations for any works to some trees. Fast service with detailed written report - thank you.
Operations Executive, Plumpton Racecourse. * * * * * 5/5
“Dan provided excellent advice on woodland management for planning purposes and improving biodiversity. Highly recommended.”.
Mr & Mrs G, Chailey, Sussex * * * * * 5/5
“Great service from Daniel, very professional and a quick turnaround, would highly recommend.” Mr B, Lewes. * * * * * 5/5
I can provide a no-obligation written fee proposal that is highly competitive and cost effective, and will provide the information you need. I have resisted going VAT registered, so this means there is no VAT to pay!
A basic tree survey in accordance with British Standards 5837: trees in relation to demolition, design, and construction will start at £300 which comes with my personal guarantee to get you through local and national planning validation requirements.
I have spent a total of 42 years working in arboriculture, 25 years of which were to provide expert advice to Lewes District Council & the South Downs National Park (concurrently). I now run my own arboricultural consultancy and I can offer you this depth and breadth of expertise as a respected independent consultant
Our vision at D. Wynn Arboricultural Consultant is to be environmentally conscientious whilst being customer focused . We believe that by working together, we can create a more sustainable future for generations to come.
We are all concerned about our environment and the loss vulnerable wildlife means we all need to limit our individual and collective impact and limiting pesticide use is one important step we can take.
I will not routinely endorse or specify pesticide use (herbicides, fungicides and insecticides) unless there are overwhelming and justifiable reasons for doing so (for example the control of invasive insects, such as the Brown Tail Moth, which is a threat to human health).
Whatever the case, we'll discuss with you the options available but with emphasis on avoiding use of pesticides and seek alternative methods of control wherever possible