Tree Survey Pricing: Understanding What You Need
The cost of a tree survey is often one of the first questions people ask. Whether you’re a seasoned professional regularly commissioning tree surveys or a homeowner needing one for the first time, understanding what influences pricing can help you plan ahead.
At Lally Tree Management, we work with both residential and commercial clients, providing expert tree surveys and risk assessments throughout Manchester and the North West. Whether you need a survey for a planning application, tree health assessment, or risk evaluation, our team delivers clear, professional reports tailored to your specific needs.
Why Tree Survey Costs Vary
Every property and situation is unique, which is why we don’t offer one-size-fits-all pricing. Your tree survey cost will depend on several factors:
- Number of trees requiring assessment
- Site accessibility and location
- Type of survey required (health and safety, BS5837, TPO applications, etc.)
- Complexity of the site and any specific requirements
- Urgency of the work needed
- Report detail and deliverables required
Below, we outline the range of tree management services we offer. For accurate, tailored pricing for your specific project, we encourage you to get in touch for a no-obligation quote.
Health & Safety Survey
Our comprehensive health and safety tree surveys help you understand the condition and risk level of trees on your property.
- What’s included:
- Onsite survey of trees
- Identify tree defects and potential hazards
- Recommendations to mitigate the identified defects
- Easy to use report that contains itinerary of the trees and a tree plan
This type of survey is ideal for property owners, landlords, and businesses wanting to understand their responsibilities and ensure public safety.
Tree Valuations
Whether for insurance purposes, legal disputes, or development calculations, accurate tree valuations require specialist expertise and methodology.
What’s included:
Professional valuation using recognized industry standards, providing defensible figures for:
Insurance claims
Legal proceedings
Development impact assessments
Asset management
Tree valuations are highly specific to your circumstances. Reach out to us to discuss your valuation needs and receive a tailored quote.
Tree Preservation Order & Conservation Area Applications
Working with protected trees requires specialist knowledge and careful application processes. We handle the entire process on your behalf.
What’s included:
Site visit and assessment
Expert recommendations on works for TPO trees that will be accepted by the council
Complete application submission via the Planning Portal
Navigating TPO and Conservation Area regulations can be complex. Our expertise ensures your application is thorough and has the best chance of approval.
BS5837 Tree Survey For Planning
If you’re developing a site or applying for planning permission, a BS5837 survey is often required by local authorities to assess the impact of development on existing trees.
What’s included:
Onsite survey and tree categorisation in line with BS5837
Arboricultural Impact Assessment
Arboricultural Method Statement
The creation of a Tree Constraints Plan, a Tree Removal Plan & a Tree Protection Plan
This comprehensive service ensures your planning application includes all necessary arboricultural documentation and helps avoid delays in the approval process.
Testimonials
“My wife and I found out that a tree on our property was potentially causing problems for the foundations of our house. We were very worred, but Lally came round and helped get us sorted. They really knew their stuff!”
Bill Curran – (Private Home Owner)
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“We needed an efficient professional to come and look at our build site at short notice. Lally came out the same day! They sorted us with a report within a day or so and our construction company was able to continue work. Very happy customer.”
Derek Crompton – (Commercial Property Owner)
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Reach Us
If you would like to chat to us to discuss a tree survery BS5837, you can contact us:
32 Thirlmere Road Urmston, Manchester M41 8PP


