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Risk assessments & health and safety

Thorough tree risk assessments in Spalding

We carry out risk assessments to determine whether there are any hazards or safety concerns posed by your trees.

Our health and safety policy

Proper planning, preparation and execution

Our team is committed to tree care of the highest standard. All work is carried out in accordance with the industry safety guidelines set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. We emphasise the safety of our employees and customers at all times, and pride ourselves on our history of proper planning, preparation and execution. Our staff are fully qualified and experienced — a copy of our health and safety policy is available on request.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 compliant

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Why do you need a tree risk assessment?

If your property has trees, then under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984 it is necessary to ensure your trees are well maintained, and that you have shown you understand their physiological and structural health. It is important to demonstrate a duty of care as a tree owner — that those responsible “take reasonable care” — by obtaining a risk assessment tree report.

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When to undertake a risk assessment

  • Trees pose a threat to neighbours
  • Trees show signs of structural decline
  • For lenders to finalise mortgages
  • For insurance companies
  • Trees are a cause of subsidence
  • Support for tree-related disputes

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Tree reports aid in

  • Chlorophyll tests
  • Capturing information digitally
  • Tree risk assessment surveys
  • Internal decay detection tests
  • Tree safety policy for owners and their agents
  • Starting remedial works

The risk assessment tree report is consistent, clear and concise, offering advice and recommendations on practical vegetation management.

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Our liability and risk assessment report covers

  • Tree safety policy
  • Tree hazard assessment surveys
  • Remedial works
  • Budget forecasts
  • Work prioritisation
  • Internal decay detection, thermal imaging, climbing inspections and chlorophyll fluorescence testing on suspect trees

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Visual tree assessment records

  • Location of the tree
  • Number of the tree
  • Age class, size and species
  • Structural and physiological condition
  • Preliminary recommendations — from remedial work to climbing inspection, internal decay detection, thermal imaging and chlorophyll testing
  • Date of the next inspection

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Recommendations for remedial work cover

  • The target — property, people and frequency of use
  • The risk magnitude and size of tree or limb
  • The probability of failure occurring before the next inspection

Arb-Core Tree Care Ltd is fully insured and qualified to undertake tree risk assessments in Spalding and the surrounding areas.

Questions & answers

Tree risk assessment questions, answered

Why risk assessments matter and what they cover. Call us to arrange one for your trees.

Why do I need a tree risk assessment?

Under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984, tree owners have a duty of care to take reasonable care and ensure their trees are well maintained. A risk assessment tree report demonstrates that duty of care by recording the physiological and structural health of your trees.

When should I arrange a tree risk assessment?

A risk assessment is advisable when trees pose a threat to neighbours, show signs of structural decline, are needed to finalise a mortgage, are required by an insurance company, are a cause of subsidence, or to support tree-related disputes.

What does a tree risk assessment report cover?

Our reports cover tree safety policy, hazard assessment surveys, remedial works, budget forecasts, work prioritisation, and internal decay detection, thermal imaging, climbing inspections and chlorophyll fluorescence testing on suspect trees.

What is recorded in a visual tree assessment?

Each record notes the location and number of the tree, its age class, size and species, its structural and physiological condition, preliminary recommendations, and the date of the next inspection.

Are you qualified to carry out risk assessments?

Yes. Arb-Core Tree Care Ltd is fully insured and qualified to undertake tree risk assessments in Spalding and the surrounding areas, with all work carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

Customer feedback

Trusted across South Lincolnshire.

A job well done

“We had 6 trees removed, including a large willow. All the wood was stacked neatly for us and cut into fire-sized logs. The whole area was left clean and tidy. They discussed the plan of action with us and did exactly what they said they would. The team had great work ethics, were friendly, professional and offered experienced advice — overall we were highly impressed and would have no hesitation in recommending this company for further work, regardless of the job size.”

— Banister, 04/09/2013
Excellent service

“From quoting to completing, this company was efficient, professional, safe, clean and tidy, friendly, polite, co-operative and appreciative (of coffee). I would recommend them to anyone wanting any tree surgery. The workforce was second to none — what a great bunch of guys. Thanks for your services and a fantastic job.”

— Gary and Karen at First Steps, 13/02/2013
Ash tree

“I had need of professional help to sort out an ash tree that had not been touched for at least 30 years and now stood 60 feet to the top. No way was it a DIY job! They came, weighed up the job and gave me a price which was very reasonable. The work team was very efficient, worked hard all through the job and left me with a safe and tidy tree. At the end of the job the site was left spick and span and I have a year’s supply of logs!”

— Hensmanian, 08/02/2013
The Deepings School

“I first saw Arb-Core working when Lincolnshire County Council’s contractor was undertaking some work at our school, and I was very impressed by the way the team worked. I have since employed them twice on behalf of the school. On both occasions they proved competitive on price, extremely helpful, courteous and very efficient. They left the site totally clean, and organised the traffic management required for safe working by the adjacent road. I would thoroughly recommend Arb-Core without exception.”

— Johnwendon, 20/09/2013
Fantastic, fast and professional

“Terry came to see us and provided a quotation within an hour of us calling. His team were back a couple of days later to remove one tree and then came back a week later to remove a huge tree and grind the stump for us. The team is so friendly and professional, I cannot praise them enough.”

— FrankyBaby, 25/09/2013
Amazing team

“Wow, what a great, efficient service — thank you! It was a pleasure to watch a team that worked perfectly and carefully together. They worked tidily, no mess left and safe practices. Terry was quick with the quote; by lunch time the following day the tree was gone. Hardly a splinter left behind. I highly recommend these guys.”

— AuderyGregory, 25/11/2013
Excellent work

“The Arb-Core team have just completed felling our huge willow tree situated on a bank and very close to our house. They also reduced our very tall conifer hedge. Both jobs were carried out extremely efficiently, professionally and fast, and the site was left clean and tidy. This is the second time we have used them — the lads were a joy to have on the property.”

— BillandJackie, 05/02/2013
Prompt, polite and professional

“I noticed the Arb-Core team working in my village and thought just how professional they were, so when I needed a couple of trees removed from my garden I did not hesitate to call them for advice. After a short meeting the team turned up a few days later and provided services to the highest standards. Highly recommended!”

— Norby, 27/04/2013
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