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Are your trees as safe and structurally sound as they appear?
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Request a quote from our certified arborists and ensure your site remains safe, compliant, and well cared for.
Anyone responsible for land with trees has a legal obligation to ensure they are maintained in a safe condition. Under the Occupiers’ Liability Acts and the Health and Safety at Work Act, failure to demonstrate a reasonable system of tree inspection may leave duty holders exposed to legal action or prosecution in the event of an incident.
At Gristwood & Toms, our qualified arboricultural consultants carry out tree condition surveys to the highest industry standards – supporting clients in managing tree risk, meeting legal obligations, and maintaining safe, well-managed landscapes.
Targeted Survey
For sites with large tree populations, this focused risk survey identifies and records only trees that pose an identifiable health or safety risk. This allows for a focused, compliant approach to tree risk management, without the time or cost of full data capture.
Full inventory tree survey
This survey offers comprehensive assessment of all trees within your site’s boundaries. Each tree is digitally mapped using Ordnance Survey data and assessed from ground level using Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) techniques providing a complete tree inventory and condition profile.
At Gristwood & Toms, we are trusted by local authorities, developers and property managers to deliver clear, accurate, and compliant tree condition surveys. Whether for individual sites or nationwide portfolios, we help ensure that trees are managed safely, responsibly, and in accordance with current legislation.
With extensive experience, national coverage, and a commitment to sustainability, we provide dependable, expert-led surveying services that support safer, greener, and more compliant landscapes.
Award winning and knowledgeable
Experienced in all aspects of tree health, our tree consultants survey over 200,000 trees annually
UK wide coverage, local expertise
With a commitment to minimal disruption, our nationwide team of tree surveyors offers expert, tailored services to maintain your site’s security and compliance
Supporting sustainable tree management
We help clients preserve and manage valuable tree stock through responsible, long-term planning. Our surveys support retention where safe and provide the insight needed to avoid unnecessary removals
Leading tree management technology
We are recognised as the UK’s largest user of the Ezytreev Tree & Asset Management System, showcasing expertise in tree management technology
ARB approved contractor status
As an Arboricultural Association ARB Approved Contractor we demonstrate industry-leading standards in arboriculture
Health & Safety compliance
With both CHAS (Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) and SafeContractor accreditations, we conform to the highest levels of health and safety compliance
“I would like to commend Gristwood and Toms for their outstanding service in maintaining Enfield’s tree stock to the highest standards. Their professionalism, expertise, and reliability have been evident in all aspects of their work, from cyclical pruning and emergency callouts to tree planting and felling.”
Andy Robinson, Principal Arboricultural Officer, Enfield Borough Council
“Working with Gristwood and Toms has been a straightforward and efficient process. Their expert approach to arboricultural services ensures the safety of our highways. Clear communication and timely execution of projects, make them an asset to our operations. ”
Paul, Contract Manager, Ringway Infrastructure Services Ltd.
Delivering expert arboriculture and tree care services you can rely on.
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Your tree insights in 3 simple steps
Contact our expert team of arborists
Get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your needs, and we will guide you through the next steps.
Receive a free quotation
Fill out the booking form and email it back to us, and we’ll schedule your survey and get started right away.
Receive a report
Once your survey/inspection is complete, we will write your report and send it over to you.
At Gristwood & Toms, we understand the responsibilities that come with managing trees across complex, high-use environments.
Whether for a business park or local authority estate, our tree condition surveys provide clear, professional insight into the health, structure, and safety of your tree stock.
Delivered by ARB approved consultants with decades of experience and carried out in line with the Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) methodology and our surveys identify defects, pest and diseases, and risk, backed by mapped data and actionable, prioritised tree work recommendations in accordance with BS 3998: 2010 ‘Tree Work Recommendations’ tailored to your operational needs.
Our goal is to provide you with the clarity and confidence needed to manage your trees responsibly, now, and for the future.
