The trouble with avoiding your tree inspections

According to the HSE, between five and six people are fatally struck by a falling tree or branch every year in the UK; A further 55 non-fatal injuries are reported on average.

With the continued rise of tree-related diseases such as Ash Dieback or Acute Oak Decline, and the extreme weather we continue to experience year-on-year it is now more important than ever to manage your trees effectively, starting with regular and professional tree inspections.

The benefits of regular tree inspections

Arboricultural tree inspections are a necessary process to ensure that the trees on your property are hazard-free and remain health and safety compliant, protecting you, others and your property.

Some of the benefits of a tree inspection maintenance schedule include;

• Reduced risk of harm to life and health
• Identification of structural damage to property
• Regular check-up of your tree’s health through changing weather
• Reduced costs through avoidance of emergency tree maintenance
• Diagnosis of tree diseases and damage
• Determining watering needs for each species of tree
• Keeping your trees pest free
• Maintaining the aesthetics of property and land
• Avoidance of fines and legal implications in the event of an accident

Tree maintenance is a subject area we’re well versed in here at Landscape Services, with expertise built up over 80 years to deliver the upmost safety and care whilst carrying out tree works. Our team are highly skilled in diagnosing trees and executing the appropriate maintenance before they become a hazard, combined with our top-of-the-range machinery and equipment.

All our works are in accordance with the British and European Safety Standard BS 3998, and backed by a Health and Safety division dedicated to the safety and compliancy of our operations, our subcontractors and our customers.

What can I expect from a tree inspection?

The Landscape Services arboriculture team offer annual, seasonal and emergency tree inspections to suit both tree and budget. Once a maintenance plan has been agreed a trained and experienced Arboricultural Inspector will attend your property to undergo a visual inspection, after which you will receive a personalised report of remedial recommendations for your property.

It will then be the responsibility of the land or property owner to complete any recommendations within the timeframe given.

If you have trees on your property and want to know more about why and when you need to book them in for an inspection, visit our arboriculture tree inspections information page, give our arboriculture team a call or send us a message!