Are you concerned about a tree on your property or land?
At N J Pacey, we provide a tree safety assessment to help you manage trees safely and responsibly by identifying potential problems. Our experienced team carries out thorough inspections and surveys to assess the structure and overall health of trees, to discover any issues that could pose a risk to people, property, roads or surrounding areas.
Whether you are responsible for a single tree or larger area of land, we provide professional insight and clear recommendations for ongoing tree management, maintenance or remedial work where required. We offer this service across Peterborough and the surrounding areas.
Our tree safety inspection helps property owners and land managers maintain trees in a safe and responsible condition.
What is a Tree Safety Assessment?
A tree safety assessment is a professional inspection carried out to identify potential risks associated with trees.
During a tree safety inspection, a tree consultant will assess the condition, health and structural stability of the tree, looking for signs of disease, decay, damage or any other issues.
At N J Pacey, we give architects, developers, and local authorities practical recommendations for the safe management of trees.
Whether you require a routine tree inspection for health and safety or need expert advice about a tree that is causing concern, we can help.
Our Specialist Tree Safety Assessment Services
At N J Pacey, our tree safety assessment services provide expert advice and solutions to ensure your trees don’t pose any risk to surrounding land and property or people.
Our tree safety inspections are just one of the many consultancy services we offer to ensure the health of your trees.
We have decades of experience in arboriculture and landscaping. Our family-run business was established in 1989 and we’ve been offering tree safety services to the local area ever since.
We have a team of fully qualified arborists who provide standard-compliant reports and recommendations.
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Tree Safety & Duty of Care Surveys
Exposed tree roots, weak branches or significant decay could lead to personal injury or property damage. This is why a tree safety survey is so important. It will fully assess the trees on your property and evaluate the risks to identify any problems before they happen.
As a landowner in the UK, it’s your common law duty to take reasonable care to prevent foreseeable risks of damage or injury. We’ll help you to meet your legal obligation with this service that will inspect and manage your trees.
You’ll receive a detailed report with evidence as well as recommendations so you can demonstrate compliance.
Tree Health Assessments
Following our tree inspection for health and safety, we provide a comprehensive assessment of the tree’s overall health. This could be of an individual tree or an entire population of trees.
As part of this, we will look for signs of diseases (such as ash dieback), pests and nutrient deficiencies. We will also look at whether the tree’s long-term health could be impacted by any environmental stress.
The assessment will include:
- Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) Surveys
- Climbing Inspections
- Internal Decay Detection
Ongoing Management Advice
As well as tree inspection for safety risks, our consultancy services also include offering ongoing tree management. You can get advice on appropriate pruning regimes as well as pest and disease prevention strategies. We can also offer general tree care best practices to enhance the longevity of your trees.
Alongside this, we offer advice and recommendations if you are planting new trees including suitable species, local soil conditions, climate, and your specific landscape objectives.
We will advise on optimal planting locations as well as techniques that ensure successful establishment and healthy, long-term growth.
Why You Need a Tree Safety Assessment
A professional tree safety assessment helps oversee the condition, structural integrity and safety of trees across your property.
The risks posed by neglected or unsafe trees can be serious. Statistics show that approximately five people in the UK die each year as a result of falling branches or trees, with around half of these incidents occurring in public spaces.
By identifying potential hazards, such as advanced diseases like ash dieback, nutrient deficiencies or structural weaknesses, professional arborists can help prevent property damage as well as serious injuries or even fatal accidents.
A professional assessment can also help ensure compliance with relevant local regulations, including Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Areas, helping to protect you from legal issues.
Our Accreditations
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Areas We Provide Tree Health Consultancy
We are based in Cambridgeshire but our team of qualified arborists visit landowners, schools, and hospitals across the country and in surrounding areas.
Our most frequently visited areas include:
- Huntingdon
- Stamford
- Rutland
- Peterborough
- Norfolk
If your location isn’t listed above please contact our expert tree consultant team, and we will be happy to discuss how we can help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How often should trees have a safety inspection?
How often the tree needs to be inspected will depend on several factors such as the tree’s condition and its location. If it’s in an area with public access it may need to be inspected more regularly due to a higher risk of injury to people. An initial assessment will help to determine this.
What happens if a tree is identified as a safety risk?
If an inspection determines there is a safety risk then appropriate action will be recommended. What this is will depend on how severe the issue is. It could range from the tree just needing to be monitored to it being removed altogether.
Can a tree be unsafe even if it looks healthy?
Yes. Some issues such as structural defects or root problems may not be obvious from just looking at it. This is why professional tree inspections for safety risks are important, particularly for mature trees or those located close to people, buildings or roads.
Do Tree Preservation Orders affect tree safety work?
Yes, potentially. Trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO), or trees within Conservation Areas, may be subject to legal restrictions on pruning or removal. If safety work is recommended, it is important to establish whether any permissions are required before work takes place.
Will I receive a report after a tree safety assessment?
Yes. Following an assessment, we will provide a professional report that documents the findings and provides recommendations for managing any identified risks. This gives you a clear record of the inspection and helps you understand what action, if any, is required.
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