Tree Surveys for Mortgages and Home Buyers in the UK.
When you are in the market for a new home it is important to consider that trees can have an affect on the property that is not always visible and your insurer or mortgage provider may need you to organise a tree survey to highlight any issues that need addressed with regards to the trees in the vicinity of the property.
In the event of a Home Buyer being required to obtained a tree survey for mortgage purposes, Tree Safe can provide a fast turn around on a Mortgage survey to prevent delay or additional complications in the purchase of your property.
Trees in your garden can add value to the property via environmental and visual benefits, but can also present a risk too and the home buyer must be aware of such problems. This is where we come in and the Tree Safe team can provide a professional tree surveying and reporting service for properties in Warwickshire and throughout the UK.
Our reports will give you future protection from e.g. legal issues, list the trees and what condition they are in and also any potential risks and what needs to be done to manage the situation. This proactive management of the trees on your property will help avoid future costly tree work that may need to be done; "Prevention is better than cure!"
Tree Safe is an organisation you can trust to inform you of historical, existing and future tree related damage. We investigate any potential problems prior to the purchase of your property so you can rest assured that the home you buy is free from tree related defects and will not cause any future economic loss.
All our Tree Survey and Report consultants hold the Royal Forestry Society Certificate in Arboriculture and the Arboricultural Association Technicians' Certificate, a guarantee of excellence in technical and practical knowledge.
If pre arranged, we can provide a 48hr turn around on Tree surveys and reports for mortgages.
A Tree Report can be a useful tool when agreeing on a price for a property;
Threats - Direct - Roots damaging small buildings and drains, falling branches
Threats - Indirect - Subsidence or heave due to the type of soil involved
Hard landscaping damages e.g. driveways
Future recommendations for managing the trees
Costs to fix and prevent problems
Why you may need a Tree Report for mortgage and insurance purposes;
The property has suffered damage by trees in the past
Trees, branches and roots from neighbouring properties encroach with the house in question
A mortgage lender needs to know that building insurance will be granted and not affected by tree issues
There are concerns about the trees and their safety that are are nearby or included in the property
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— William Jones, Leamington Spa