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Aerial tree climbing & inspections
Climbing inspections that find what can't be seen from the ground — tree health, structural defects and protected wildlife.

Overview
Some problems only show themselves from inside the crown. A climbing inspection lets us examine a tree up close — its health, its structure and the wildlife that may be living in it — and record what we find with photographs.
- Free quotes & site visits
- NPTC qualified
- No VAT charged
What are the benefits?
Tom's Trees tree climbing & inspections.
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Tree health
We examine the health of the tree and its structural integrity.
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Habitat inspection
A closer look at how many homes your tree is providing for wildlife — and who the residents are.
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Tree management
Comments and recommendations for the retention or removal of trees.
Want to know more?
How we approach tree climbing & inspections
Tree inspections identify anything we cannot see from the ground. By climbing and recording data with photographs, we can more accurately determine the health and condition of a tree and detail any defects. Following the inspection, reports and recommendations can be provided to advise on any remedial works.
The process can also locate bat roosts and the nests of birds, including birds of prey. If a bat roost is present, a full ecological survey will be needed and, unless the roost can lawfully be relocated, it is likely the tree will need to remain. Many of our bats and nesting birds are protected, so this needs specialist knowledge.
A climbing inspection can also identify the need for further investigation, such as sonic tomography (sometimes called a PiCUS test) — a way of looking for internal decay rather like an x-ray of the trunk.
Bats and nesting birds
All UK bat species and their roosts are legally protected, and it is an offence to damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built. We check before work starts and will advise if a specialist ecologist is needed.
GOV.UK: Bats — advice for making planning decisions (opens in new tab)In their words
Kind words from customers.
“Tom has looked after our large oaks and willows for several years now. He treats them as if they were his own, only doing work which is necessary for either their health or good shape. He is a pleasure to have around!”
Questions
Tree Climbing & Inspections: common questions

Free quotes & site visits
Need tree climbing & inspections?
Tell us about your trees — add a few photos if you can — and Tom will arrange a free site visit and quotation.