Wells falls within postcode district BA5 under Somerset Council's planning authority. Properties here with mature trees near boundaries or proposed development sites need a BS5837 survey before work proceeds.
All surveys are completed by qualified arboricultural consultants with professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Call 01823 297072 or use the form to get a free, no-obligation quote.
A tree survey in Wells is required for three reasons: a planning application near protected trees, a mortgage lender flagging trees on site, or an insurer investigating subsidence risk.
Somerset Council requires a BS5837 survey when a planning application site contains trees within influencing distance of proposed works. A Tree Preservation Order legally prevents felling, topping, lopping or root damage without the council's written consent.
A lender flags a property for a tree report when trees stand close to the building or foundations. Without the report, Halifax, Nationwide, Santander, Barclays, NatWest or HSBC withholds mortgage funds until the risk is assessed.
Tree roots draw moisture from clay soil, causing the ground to shrink and the foundation to subside. The insurer requires species identification, root spread assessment and management recommendations before confirming or renewing cover.
Wells properties use three survey types: a Tree Condition Report for general health and safety checks, a Mortgage Tree Report for lender compliance, and a BS5837 survey for planning applications.
A Tree Condition Report assesses the health, structural condition and safety of specified trees. Homeowners, landlords and insurers request this report when a tree shows signs of decay, damage or risk to nearby structures.
A Mortgage Tree Report is required when a lender identifies trees close to a property during valuation. The report satisfies major UK lender requirements before mortgage funds release.
A BS5837 survey categorises every tree on site by quality and value, sets root protection areas, and produces a tree constraints plan. Somerset Council requires this survey for planning applications affecting trees.
A tree survey includes a site visit by a qualified arborist, inspection of every tree in scope, species identification, and condition assessment. The written report follows, with recommendations and photographs, delivered within 5 working days.
A tree survey in Wells takes 7 to 10 working days from booking to report delivery. The site visit itself takes 1 to 3 hours, with a 48-hour urgent option available for mortgage deadlines.
The cost of a tree survey in Wells depends on the survey type, the number of trees and the size of the site. The quote is fixed before the 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 the survey, holding public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Reports are written to BS5837:2012 and accepted by Somerset Council, mortgage lenders and insurers.
Tree surveys extend across Somerset, covering Wells and the nearby town of Shepton Mallet:
If your town isn't listed, call 01823 297072. We cover the whole of Somerset.
Send the property postcode, the survey type required, and a brief description of the trees on site. A no-obligation quote and the earliest survey date follow.
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