Tree surveys in Selkirk cover properties across the TD7 postcode district. Scottish Borders Council and mortgage lenders both require BS5837:2012 reports before approving works or lending on land here.
All surveys are completed by qualified arboricultural consultants with professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Call 01896 314021 or use the form to get a free, no-obligation quote.
A tree survey in Selkirk becomes necessary for three reasons: a planning application near protected trees, a mortgage lender flagging trees on the property, or an insurer assessing subsidence risk from nearby trees.
Scottish Borders Council requires a BS5837 survey for any planning application involving trees on or near the development site. A Tree Preservation Order legally prevents felling, pruning or damage to protected trees without council consent.
A mortgage valuer flags trees standing close to the property or showing signs of damage to structures. Halifax, Nationwide, Santander, Barclays, NatWest and HSBC withhold lending until a tree report resolves the risk.
Tree roots draw water from soil near foundations, causing ground shrinkage and subsidence cracks in walls. Insurers require a report identifying species, assessing root spread and recommending management action before renewing cover.
Selkirk properties use three survey types: Tree Condition Reports for general health assessment, Mortgage Tree Reports for lender requirements, and BS5837 surveys for planning applications.
A Tree Condition Report assesses the health, structural stability and safety of individual trees on a property. Homeowners, landlords and insurers request this survey to identify hazards before damage or injury occurs.
A Mortgage Tree Report becomes required when a lender's valuer identifies trees near the property during a mortgage application. The report satisfies the requirements of major UK lenders before funds release.
A BS5837 survey categorises every tree on site by quality and value, sets root protection areas, and produces a tree constraints plan. Scottish Borders Council requires this survey for planning applications affecting trees.
A tree survey includes a site visit by a qualified arborist, inspection of every tree within scope, species identification and a condition assessment. The written report includes recommendations and photographs, delivered within 5 working days.
A tree survey in Selkirk 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 Selkirk depends on the survey type, the number of trees and the size of the site. The quote is fixed before the site 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 every survey, holding public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Reports are written to BS5837:2012 and accepted by Scottish Borders Council, mortgage lenders and insurers.
Tree surveys extend across the Scottish Borders from Selkirk to nearby towns including Galashiels:
If your town isn't listed, call 01896 314021. We cover the whole of Scottish Borders.
Send the property postcode, the survey type required and a brief description of the trees on site. A no-obligation quote and the earliest available survey date follow.
Call 01896 314021 or fill in the form.
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