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Practical tree surgery guides for developers, site managers and commercial clients.
Construction
After the BS5837 tree survey: What happens next
Your BS5837 survey recommends tree work. We do the tree removal, pruning and management the survey asks for. County Durham and North Yorkshire.
23 July 2026
Construction
Site clearance for construction
Tree work, vegetation removal and site clearance before construction starts. County Durham and North Yorkshire. Tracked machinery, fixed quotes.
23 July 2026
Commercial
Commercial tree surgery. What site managers need to know.
Commercial tree surgery for facilities managers, site managers and estates teams. RAMS, insurance, programmes. County Durham and North Yorkshire.
23 July 2026
Construction
What do the four BS5837 tree categories mean?
BS5837 tree categories explained: U (remove), A (retain and protect), B (retain where possible), C (low priority). How each category affects your construction site.
23 July 2026
Construction
How long does BS5837 tree work take on site?
Typical BS5837 tree work timeline for a two-acre commercial site: 7-8 days from tree protection to waste removal. What affects the programme.
23 July 2026
Construction
What causes delays after a BS5837 survey?
Five factors that delay BS5837 tree work: site access, trees near buildings, protected trees, ground conditions and ecology constraints.
23 July 2026
Construction
Do I need a consultant and a tree surgeon separately?
An arboricultural consultant writes the BS5837 survey. A tree surgeon carries out the physical work. Two separate roles that work together on your site.
23 July 2026
Construction
What do you need to quote BS5837 tree work?
What to send for a BS5837 tree work quote: full survey report, site plan, TPO documentation, access details and construction programme dates.
23 July 2026
Construction
What are the four stages of site clearance?
The four stages of site clearance before construction: tree removal, stump grinding, undergrowth clearance and waste removal. That order, every time.
23 July 2026
Construction
How long does site clearance take?
Site clearance duration depends on site size, access, vegetation type and underground services. Typical half-acre vs five-acre commercial site timelines.
23 July 2026
Construction
What is the difference between domestic and commercial site clearance?
Domestic vs commercial site clearance: insurance, RAMS paperwork, traffic management and waste handling. What changes on commercial sites.
23 July 2026
Construction
What paperwork do you need before starting site clearance?
Paperwork for site clearance: scale site plans, service drawings, ecology reports, TPO consent and your construction programme dates.
23 July 2026
Construction
How do you price site clearance?
Site clearance pricing: fixed price after site visit, not from drawings. Access, vegetation type and ground conditions all affect the cost.
23 July 2026
Commercial
How is commercial tree surgery different from domestic?
Commercial vs domestic tree surgery: insurance, method statements, programme flexibility and scale. What facilities and site managers need to know.
23 July 2026
Commercial
What should a site manager have ready before calling a tree surgeon?
Site manager checklist: site plan, tree survey, TPO status, service drawings, access restrictions and a named contact. What to prepare before calling.
23 July 2026
Commercial
What does a typical commercial tree surgery programme look like?
Typical commercial tree surgery programme: site visit, written quote within 3 days, RAMS included, work within 2-4 weeks. Site stays live throughout.
23 July 2026
Commercial
Does the site need to close during commercial tree work?
No — commercial tree surgery does not require site closure. We work around operations. Car parks stay open, deliveries continue, the site stays live.
23 July 2026
Commercial
What ongoing tree maintenance do commercial sites need?
Annual tree maintenance for commercial sites: scheduled visits, fixed price per visit, no contract. Catch problems before they become emergencies.
23 July 2026