Old Town properties sit within postcode district EH1, under City of Edinburgh planning authority. Trees on these sites fall within the council's remit for planning applications and mortgage lending checks.
All surveys are completed by qualified arboricultural consultants with professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Call 0131 639 0289 or use the form to get a free, no-obligation quote.
A tree survey in Old Town becomes necessary for three reasons: a planning application near a protected tree, a mortgage lender flagging trees on the property, or an insurer assessing subsidence risk.
City of Edinburgh requires a BS5837 survey when a planning application involves trees on or near the development site. A Tree Preservation Order makes it a criminal offence to fell, top or lop a protected tree without the council's written consent.
A mortgage lender demands a tree report when a valuation survey identifies trees close to the property. Halifax, Nationwide, Santander, Barclays, NatWest and HSBC withhold mortgage funds until the report confirms the trees pose no structural risk.
Tree roots draw moisture from the soil beneath a property's foundations, causing the ground to shrink and the structure to subside. Insurers require a report confirming species identification, root spread assessment and management recommendations before renewing cover.
Three tree survey types are available in Old Town: a Tree Condition Report for homeowners and insurers, a Mortgage Tree Report for lender requirements, and a BS5837 survey for planning applications.
A Tree Condition Report assesses the health, structure and stability of individual trees on a property. Homeowners, insurers and property managers request this report to identify risk before a tree causes damage.
A Mortgage Tree Report becomes required when a lender's valuation survey flags trees near the property boundary or foundations. The report satisfies major UK lender requirements before the mortgage offer proceeds.
A BS5837 survey categorises every tree on a site into four grades, sets root protection areas around each one, and produces a tree constraints plan. City of Edinburgh requires this survey for planning applications affecting trees.
A tree survey in Old Town includes a site visit by a qualified arborist, inspection of every tree in scope, species identification, condition assessment, and a written report with recommendations and photographs. Reports are delivered within 5 working days.
A tree survey in Old Town takes 7 to 10 working days from booking to report, with the site visit lasting 1 to 3 hours. A 48-hour urgent option is available for mortgage deadlines.
The cost of a tree survey in Old Town depends on the survey type, the number of trees and the size of the site. The quote is fixed before the visit takes place.
The fixed price covers the site visit, the full written report, and follow-up questions at no extra cost.
Tree surveys in Old Town are carried out by consultants qualified in arboriculture, holding public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Reports are written to BS5837:2012 and accepted by City of Edinburgh, mortgage lenders and insurers.
Tree surveys extend across Edinburgh, including New Town and the surrounding area:
If your town isn't listed, call 0131 639 0289. We cover the whole of Edinburgh.
Send the property postcode, the survey type required, and a brief description of the trees on site. A no-obligation quote and the earliest available survey date follow by return.
Call 0131 639 0289 or fill in the form.
Enviro Trees UK is certified to ISO 9001 for quality management.
Enviro Trees UK is certified to ISO 14001 for environmental management.
Enviro Trees UK is accredited by SMAS Worksafe for health and safety.
Enviro Trees UK is a CHAS accredited Verified Supplier.
Enviro Trees UK holds Cyber Essentials certification for cyber security.
Enviro Trees UK holds Fair Payment Code Bronze status until 2027.