Tree Surveys & Arboricultural Consultancy

Oakdale provides professional tree inspections, arboricultural surveys and consultancy services across North Yorkshire and the North East.

Our qualified arborists deliver clear, practical and professional advice to support informed decision-making for private homeowners, landowners, developers, estate managers, insurers and commercial clients.

We understand that trees can present complex considerations relating to safety, property, planning, mortgage lending and long-term management. Our consultancy services are designed to provide accurate assessments with practical recommendations tailored to each individual site.

Our Consultancy Services Include

• Tree safety inspections and risk assessments
• Arboricultural condition surveys
• Mortgage and homebuyer tree reports
• Subsidence and heave investigations
• Tree Preservation Order (TPO) advice
• Conservation area guidance
• BS5837 tree surveys for planning applications
• Tree management recommendations and long-term planning
• Arboricultural reports for private and commercial clients
• TPO / Conservation Area Applications

Mortgage Reports & Homebuyer Advice

Oakdale provides professional tree reports for homebuyers, mortgage lenders and property transactions where trees may be influencing lending decisions or raising concerns regarding structural impact.

Our reports help provide clarity regarding:

• Tree proximity to structures
• Species identification and growth characteristics
• Potential influence on structures and foundations
• Management recommendations where appropriate
• Future maintenance considerations

These reports are commonly requested during property purchases where lenders, surveyors or solicitors require professional arboricultural input.

Subsidence & Heave Investigations

Trees can sometimes influence soil movement and moisture levels, particularly within shrinkable clay soils.

Our consultancy services include arboricultural assessments relating to:

• Subsidence concerns
• Heave risk
• Tree-related structural movement
• Species suitability near buildings
• Management recommendations to reduce future risk

We take a balanced and evidence-led approach, recognising that not all structural movement is tree related and that each situation requires careful individual assessment.

Tree Preservation Orders & Planning Support

Oakdale provides professional advice relating to protected trees, conservation areas and development planning.

Services include:

• Tree Preservation Order (TPO) guidance
• Conservation area tree advice
• BS5837 surveys and reports
• Development impact assessments
• Tree constraint mapping and recommendations
• Applications to Planning Authorities  

We support private homeowners, developers and planning professionals in navigating arboricultural considerations during the planning process.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

Our consultancy services are supported by extensive operational arboricultural experience alongside recognised industry qualifications, including:

• Royal Forestry Society qualified arborist
• Consulting Arborist Society qualified practitioner
• Experienced in mortgage and structural influence reporting
• Knowledge of tree risk assessment and management planning
• Practical experience across both domestic and commercial environments

This combination of technical understanding and real-world operational experience allows us to provide practical, informed and proportionate recommendations.

Tree Health, Disease & Risk Factors

Modern arboriculture increasingly requires consideration of biological and environmental factors that may influence tree stability and long-term condition.

Oakdale has experience assessing trees affected by conditions such as:

• Ash Dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus)
• Sooty Bark Disease (Cryptostroma corticale)
• General tree decline and decay
• Storm-related structural weakness

These factors are assessed alongside structural condition, site usage and surrounding targets to support balanced arboricultural decision-making.

How We Work

Our consultancy process is structured to provide clear and reliable arboricultural advice.

Typically, we will:

• Undertake a site inspection
• Assess tree condition, species and surroundings
• Identify relevant risks or management considerations
• Provide clear written recommendations
• Supply supporting documentation or mapping where required

Reports are prepared in a professional format suitable for:

• Mortgage lenders
• Solicitors and conveyancers
• Planning authorities
• Insurance providers
• Private and commercial clients

Request a Tree Survey or Report

If you require professional arboricultural advice, tree inspections or consultancy services, Oakdale would be pleased to assist.

Call 01287 644555, email office@oakdaleltd.com