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LOCATED NEAR LINCOLN
15+ YEARS KNOWLEDGE
LOCAL TREE CONSULTANTS
Lincoln's local experts for Tree Surveys.
Whether you're a homeowner caring for your trees and fulfilling your duty of care by having trees inspected, an architect planning an extension or renovation to a client's home in Nettleham, or a local school managing urban trees in Sleaford, our deep-rooted understanding of Lincoln's unique arboricultural landscape, from historic city parks to the leafy suburbs, ensures your projects flourish in harmony with Lincolnshire's green heritage.
Why choose Arb Innovators?
As qualified and insured tree surveyors, we have over 15 years of arboricultural expertise and knowledge. We utilise the latest in drone technology, photogrammetry, and AI to deliver detailed tree surveys and clear, concise tree reports containing pragmatic advice.
Our services cater to homeowners, architects, developers and schools in Lincoln, offering:
We navigate Lincoln's planning requirements with ease, ensuring your development integrates seamlessly with the local environment, first time, without additional costs, or delays.
As Professional Tree Inspectors, we assess the health, condition and risk of trees on your property, identifying potential tree work and risk mitigation strategies.
We help you and your mortgage lender make informed decisions with comprehensive Mortgage Tree Reports detailing the condition of trees and their impact on Lincoln's property market.
We are not stuffy consultants; we are personable and authentic. Our expertise in all things arboriculture and digital positions us as an innovative and versatile consultancy.
PROVIDING A RANGE OF TREE SURVEYS ACROSS LINCOLN
Our Tree Surveys and Reports.
Navigating the planning process in Lincoln? Our BS5837 Tree Surveys are essential. Lincolnshire's planning policies, particularly around its green belt and urban sprawl, demand careful consideration of trees in any development project. We provide BS5837 surveys and Arboricultural Impact Assessments containing the detailed insights required for your planning applications, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Lincoln's diverse tree population, from the nature reserves, including Greetwell Hollow Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), to the urban trees adorning the historic Lincoln Castle courtyard, requires expert attention. From homeowners, local authorities, or estate managers concerned about tree health, condition and risk, to Tree Condition Assessments tailored to inform further surveys or future management, we're here for you.
We routinely conduct Tree Risk-Benefit Surveys across Lincolnshire, and the UK. Think of us as your partners in safeguarding and enhancing your green assets. Our arboricultural consultants are certified VALIDators. The VALID method offers peace of mind and our use of the VALID risk-benefit approach sets us apart. We also have close relationships with one of Lincoln's Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors.
When you're on the verge of your dream home purchase in Lincoln, reassurance is key. Mortgage lenders and insurers often request a Pre-purchase Tree Survey or Mortgage Report (sometimes referred to as a Home Buyers Tree Report). Our team are on hand to ensure that the trees at your future property can be enjoyed without worry. So, if you are new to Lincoln, or moving to another part of the County, we're here for you.
What makes our Tree Surveys innovative.
We view innovative technology as a powerful ally. At Arb Innovators, we leverage the drones, photogrammetry, and artificial intelligence automation, with accuracy, to conduct thorough tree surveys. This allows us to provide detailed assessments of tree health, structural condition, and potential impact on your development, all while ensuring the utmost safety and efficiency.
Expertise Meets Local Insight.
Lincolnshire County Council have set their approach for sustaining the local environment while outlining key strategies and targets to improving on it to enable increased tree canopy cover, greater biodiversity, and increased access to greenspace for future generations.
AN EVER-EXPANDING TREE CANOPY COVER
Over 60,000 new trees have been planted across the county as part of the Northern Forest Scheme, which has already established over 3 million new trees since 2018 and is transforming the landscape from coast to coast and in and around cities such as Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, York and Hull.
As a continuing commitment to the Scheme, Lincolnshire County Council aims to plant an additional 172,000 new trees in the coming years.
This is a shared commitment between the City of Lincoln Council, Boston Borough Council, North Kesteven District Council, and South Kesteven District Council, to name a few. It is safe to say that trees are recognised as an important environmental asset.
Does this mean that new development in and around trees is unlikely to be viewed favourably?
Homeowners, Architects and Developers may be deterred by the strong commitment to tree retention in Lincoln, but you shouldn't be. Understanding the importance of trees in Lincoln, appointing an experienced arboricultural consultant during your next development project for a BS5837 Tree Survey, is vital to ensure constraints are properly assessed, mitigation measures enforced, and issues involving trees can be dealt with pragmatically.
TRANSFORMING TREE SURVEYS IN LINCOLNSHIRE
How much does a Tree Survey in Lincoln cost?
Our fees typically start from £180 and for that, we provide clear, concise reports that make decision-making easier. Our expertise in tree health, risk assessments, and planning-related surveys means you get comprehensive yet understandable information.
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Use our free Guide to Tree Surveys to remove some of the complexities of tree surveys and choose the type of tree survey you need.
Now you know which type of survey you need, requesting a free quote is easy.
We will send you a free, no obligation quote. Still unsure? Speak to our team over the phone or via our online contact form.
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BS5837 Tree Surveys in Lincoln.
Helping you navigate your path to Planning Approval.
Are you planning a new development or an extension or renovation to your property? If so, a tree survey to BS5837:2012 is crucial for planning applications, especially to meet Lincoln's, North and South Kesteven Council's, and other local council planning validation requirements.
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When it comes to development in Lincolnshire, from the historic heart of Lincoln to its vibrant suburbs of Spalding, understanding and preserving the natural landscape is paramount. Our surveys ensure your project aligns with local and national planning policies, smoothing the path to approval.
By identifying trees for retention, protection, and potential relocation, we help you align with local planning policy, the Central Lincolnshire Policy, and maintain the character and ecological balance of the counties arboricultural landscapes.​
Stage 1 - Feasibility and Pre-Design
Stage 2 - Assessment of Impacts
Stage 3 - Tree Protection Detail
Stage 4 - Construction Commences
For planning applications in Lincoln involving trees on or near your site, BS5837 tree surveys and a precise tree constraints plan isn't just an option – it is an essential requirement for successfully integrating trees into your development. Stage 1 is almost always required.
At the core of successful planning validation is the Arboricultural Impact Assessment (AIA). The AIA outlines potential impacts to trees and how to mitigate them. Without an Impact Assessment, your planning application submitted to City of Lincoln Council or one of the many local and district councils could be refused.
Once your Planning Application is approved, an Arboricultural Method Statement acts as your guiding manual. This vital document is often requested as a Condition to Planning Approval and is shared with the Local Authority and Site Manager, providing a methodology for arboricultural operations on Site.
As your development progresses, our support continues. We can act as Arboricultural Clerk of Works for Sites across Lincolnshire providing on-site advice, liaising with all parties, managing tree works, and ensuring the seamless installation of tree protection measures.
NICE TO HAVE OR ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR PROJECT
Do you need a Topographical Survey?
Consider whether you intend to build, renovate, or redesign your property or an area of land in Lincolnshire. If so, a topographical survey can provide you with the accuracy you need to understand where existing natural and man-made features are. The insights from a topographical survey guide you and your project, ensuring every feature and contour is considered.
Our experienced partners in Topographical Land Surveys & 3D Data Capture conduct surveys across Lincoln and produce maps in-house to the scale and format requested by our clients. These surveys are essential for any land survey project, conducted by skilled land surveyors utilising advanced equipment like GPS/GNSS, Robotic Total Stations, Laser Scanners, and Digital Levels.
Outputs that can be supplied include 2D and 3D Plan Drawings, Site Sections, volumes, Autodesk Civil 3D surfaces, MX GENIO and LandXML outputs, 3D Modelling and Building Information Modelling (BIM).
We know Lincoln.
Our founder, Callum Throw, started his career as a tree surgeon for B & B Tree Specialists, an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor who have been managing trees across Lincolnshire for over 40 years.
HOW WE HELP
At Arb Innovators, we aren't your average consultants; we're veterans with a rich background, from our early days as tree surgeons, to working on countless projects within the county, we bring a wealth of practical insights and an intimate understanding of both the local landscape and its regulatory nuances.
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It is this track record which strengthens our position as the go-to experts for tree survey services across Lincolnshire.
Whether you're laying the groundwork for a home extension, spearheading development projects of any magnitude, or a tree steward in search of guidance, ARB Innovators is your ally.
Our operations span Lincoln and extend throughout the East Midlands.
Embark on your journey with ARB Innovators by requesting a no-obligation, free quote. Reach out via phone, email, our quick and easy quote form, or drop by our contact page.
DEDICATED TO HELPING YOU UNDERSTAND TREE SURVEYS ACROSS LINCOLN
Tree Survey Questions? We've got you.
We're sure you've got a lot of questions and we're more than happy to answer them. When it comes to arboriculture and understanding trees, tree surveying and the various tree surveys and reports available, we're happy to provide the answers. After all, knowledge is power.