About Tree Survey Cost
What tree surveys really cost, and quotes from qualified local tree surveyors.
What is on this site
One question, "tree survey", answered with a quote form that works on the page with no account, 3 guides on the questions around it, a data table you can cite (the figures and their method), and the sources every figure rests on.
- BS5837 tree survey for planning explained: cost, categories, RPA: A BS5837 tree survey grades trees U and A to C and maps root protection areas: typically £250–£500 for a small site in 2026. What's in it and when you need more.
- Lender asked for a tree report? What it covers and what it costs: Mortgage tree reports typically cost £150–£350 in 2026. Why valuers flag trees near houses, what the arboriculturist checks, and how subsidence risk is assessed.
- TPO rules and penalties: check before you touch a protected tree: Working on a TPO tree without consent risks fines up to £20,000 per tree, unlimited in serious cases. Checking is free, applying is free; rules that catch people out.
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Tree Survey Cost is a free introduction service operated by Ellul Solutions Ltd; we pass your details to relevant qualified tree surveyors who quote you directly. We may receive a fee from providers; you pay nothing and are under no obligation. We are not surveyors and nothing here is legal or professional advice; cost figures are typical 2026 quote ranges that vary by region, tree numbers and site. We are not affiliated with BSI, the Arboricultural Association or any council.