Our specialist BS5837 consultancy services are grounded in over 20 years of experience in tree management.
That insight lets us help you get planning consent cheaper and get building quicker.
Clear, practical expert advice about trees with affordable, realistic recommendations.
Based on the edge of North Norfolk, we serve clients locally and nationwide, working on projects at all scales from private residents gardens with a handful of trees to national infrastructure schemes and estates with thousands .
We specialise in arboricultural consultancy for planning and development to BS5837, but we also do tree risk management and provide tree law advice.
Our innovative approaches match your timeline and budget and avoid a one-size-fits-all format. This means work for your project is specific to your needs - not just something off the shelf.
A comprehensive understanding of the ever-changing legal guidance and arboricultural planning requirements.
We know that your project doesn’t exist in a vacuum and that trees are only one concern - so we stay ahead of best practice across a number of sectors to make sure our advice is useful in the long term.
Our services
BS5837 Planning & Development
From early informal guidance and pre-app discussions through to initial BS5837 tree surveys, tree constraints drawings and feasibility studies, supporting assessments and custom documents for planning submission and post-planning construction.
Tree Risk Management
In addition to our extensive experience inspecting trees, we are Lantra Professional Tree Inspection certificated and registered users of the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) approach. We undertake risk assessments for all scales of site.
Protected Trees & Tree Law
Where trees are protected by a Conservation Area, are subject to a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or there are Felling Licence requirements, we can negotiate and specify works to trees, make applications or notifications.
How it works
Contact us
We will email or call you back to take any extra details we need, discuss your requirements and then send you a detailed quote.
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Agree the quote
Let us know if you want to go ahead and we’ll get back in touch to arrange a date for the survey and/or schedule completion of the documents.
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We do the work
We will send over the survey or report as agreed so you can see what the recommendations are before we invoice.
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Got a question?
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That is up to you! Sometimes it might not be obvious that you do, so we will explain what our work can offer to you. Whether its in relation to planning, risk management or protected trees – we’ll talk through the options and potential outcomes. Call or email us for a no obligation chat about your trees.
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The cost depends on the size of your project and the services required. We provide transparent quotes tailored to your needs so just contact us with some details about your situation, and we’ll be happy to provide an estimate. We don’t give a price on our site because we haven’t seen yours!
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It depends on the size of your project and what’s involved, but we’ll let you know our expected timeframe when we give you our quote. As a general rule, we aim to schedule BS5837 surveys within 7 working days and complete any related reports in the following 7 working days. If you’re on a tight deadline, let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
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We mainly work across Norfolk and Suffolk but have no problems travelling further afield if needed. Get in touch and we can give a specific price for your site wherever it is in the UK.
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No we don’t – we specialize in providing expert advice and focus on tree surveys, risk assessments, legal guidance, and helping you navigate planning and development processes. We can provide specifications for tree work and where needed we can recommend tree surgery companies.
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Tony, our director, has an Honours Degree in Arboriculture and attends regular CPD to keep his knowledge up to date as a Professional membership of the Arboricultural Association and an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Foresters.
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We carry £2 million professional indemnity and public liability insurance, giving you complete peace of mind when you work with us. We’re happy to provide copies of our insurance when we quote for your project.
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It’s easy! Simply give us a call, send us an email or use our contact form below to let us know your requirements. Whether it’s a BS5837 survey, a tree risk assessment, or legal advice, we’ll guide you through the process and provide clear, expert advice at every step.
Meet the Director - Tony Sorensen
Tony has been an arboricultural consultant (and occasional LPA Tree Officer) since 2006 focusing on BS5837 planning surveys & assessments, tree risk management and providing arboricultural legal advice for a range of clients and project scales.
