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Tree safety inspections and reports

Concerned about the condition of a tree? Get a clear assessment of what is visible, what it means and what to do next.

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AQF Level 5 qualified arborist Scope and price agreed before work starts

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The service

Is this the right service?

A tree safety inspection assesses health, structure and the surrounding area. Healthy foliage does not always mean sound structure. Your report explains the findings and whether management, monitoring or further investigation is needed.

Has a storm damaged the tree? Read what to check after storm damage before arranging an assessment.

When it can help

  • You have noticed decline, dead branches or damage.
  • A tree near a home, path or shared space concerns you.
  • You want advice before arranging pruning or other work.
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For concerns about tree health, structure or safety, without a proposed development.

The assessment

How it works

  1. Understand the concern

    We discuss what has changed and how the surrounding area is used. Photos help with the brief but do not replace the inspection.

  2. Inspect and assess

    We examine accessible crown, trunk and root-zone features, recording condition, photographs and risks to nearby people or property.

  3. Recommend next steps

    The report explains whether pruning, monitoring, further investigation or removal is justified, and why.

Your deliverables

What your report includes

  • Tree details and inspection photographs
  • Health and structural findings
  • Risk assessment in the context of site use
  • Management advice and inspection limitations

Scope and limitations

Ground-level observations cannot reveal every defect. Climbing inspections and specialist investigations are only included if agreed; physical tree work is separate.

Before we start

What to have ready

Send what you have. We’ll confirm anything else needed.

  • Which trees concern you and what has changed
  • Known damage, pruning or previous reports
  • Property access and how the surrounding area is used

Ready when you are

Let’s get your arborist report underway.

Start with your property and what you need help with. We’ll confirm the scope and price before work begins.

What you receive

See a sample report.

This example shows the content and structure of tree safety inspections and reports. Understand the risks and what to do next.

  • Tree details and inspection photosThe trees assessed and the observations recorded on site.
  • Findings explainedHealth, structural condition and risk in the context of the site.
  • RecommendationsWhat to do next and the reasons for the advice.

Illustrative sample with invented site details and findings. A commissioned report is specific to the property and agreed scope.

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Get A Quote

Get a quote for your arborist report

Tell us where the property is and what you need help with. We’ll confirm the report and provide a fixed-price quote before work starts.

  • Not sure which report you need? We can help.
  • Melbourne and wider Victoria. Any travel fees are confirmed in your quote.

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We’ll contact you to confirm what’s needed and provide a fixed-price quote before work starts.

FAQ

Common questions

How much does an arborist report cost?

The price depends on the report type, number of trees, site and scope of work. Tell us what you need and we’ll provide a fixed-price quote for the agreed scope, including any travel costs, before work starts. Any additional work is quoted and agreed before proceeding.

Not sure which report you need?

We can help you work it out. Choose “Not sure which report I need” in the quote form and tell us about your trees, plans or what council has requested. You don’t need to know the report name before enquiring.

How quickly can I get a report?

Most reports are delivered within 2 to 5 business days after the site inspection, depending on the scope and number of trees. Tell us about any deadline when you enquire so we can discuss inspection availability and timing.

Will the report address what council has requested?

We prepare reports to address the relevant council reporting requirements for your application. Send us the council request or conditions, including any request for further information, so we can confirm the scope and next step. Council determines the application; a report does not guarantee approval. For more about reporting guidance, see Council Arborists Victoria resources.

What do you need from me?

Start with the full property address, a brief description of what you need and your preferred contact details. An approximate tree count helps, but “Not sure” is fine. We may ask for plans or council letters to confirm the scope.

Can you help if council asks follow-up questions?

Yes. We can clarify the findings and recommendations in your report. In most cases this is included at no extra cost. New assessments or work outside the original scope may cost extra; we’ll confirm the scope and price before that work begins.

Do I need a site inspection?

Most reports need a site inspection so we can assess the trees and surrounding site. We’ll confirm what is needed for your report when we discuss the scope.

What areas do you service?

We prepare arborist reports across Melbourne and wider Victoria. Travel fees may apply outside Melbourne and are confirmed in your quote. Tell us the property address when you enquire.

Do you work with builders and designers?

Yes. We prepare arborist reports for building and development projects, including work near existing trees. We can review plans early to identify tree constraints before the design is finalised.

Do you offer reduced pricing for repeat reports?

Reduced pricing may be available for repeat work or reports that can use the same collected site data. Tell us about the reports you need so we can confirm what can be reused and quote for the work involved.

Contact us

Get in touch.

Call, email or send us a message. We’re here to help.

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Melbourne, Victoria

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