Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Northumberland County & York Region
Sarginson’s Tree Services professional arborist reports – City of Toronto, Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, Peterborough, York Region. Contact Chris to book an arborist report.
Are you worried about the safety of a tree? Do you want to remove a tree and need an arborist report? Are you planning construction work that may impact on protected trees? Are you buying a home and want a professional assessment of the trees on the property before you commit to a purchase? Sarginson’s Tree Services supplies professional arborist reports at an affordable price.
An arborist report is a professional report, written by a certified arborist, that describes the health and condition of a tree. It will address the size, location, health and condition of the trees, including details of any problems. For example, it states if there is damage to the tree or if the tree is a safety hazard in any way. The report will recommend any remedial action that you should take to preserve or improve the health of the tree. In some cases, the arborist report will recommend the removal of the tree.
If you need an arborist report because you are applying for a tree removal permit, an arborist report will include a site plan and/or planting plan for replacing trees. If you have asked for an arborist report because you are planning construction or landscaping work, the arborist report will also include recommendations for measures that need to be taken to protect other trees whilst work is being carried out.
Under the Tree Protection By-law, you will need an arborist report in the City of Toronto if you want to remove or injure any tree with a trunk diameter over a certain size, or if the tree is in a protected area. This is because there are strict rules protect the City’s tree canopy. You must apply for a permit to remove or injure any tree and permits are only authorised under certain circumstances. When you apply for a tree removal permit, you will need to include an arborist report. If you are removing a tree, this will include a replanting plan.
You do not require a permit to remove a tree that is an immediate hazard, for, example after storm damage. However, the City of Toronto recommends that you obtain an arborist’s report to certify that the tree was unsafe. If you are planning construction or landscaping work, and this will impact on existing trees, you will probably need an arborist’s report.
The rules in other areas are all slightly different, but in alot of cases you will need an arborist’s report if you are planning construction work or if you want to remove trees for another reason. Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, for example, all have similar rules to Toronto but they differ slightly in the detail. Durham Region & York does not have a general by-law that requires permits to remove a tree if it is not in a protected area. However, you must check with your municipality as some towns have specific by-laws that apply. You can find out more information about tree permits on our Tree Removal Permits page.
If you are developing a plot of land, or applying for a building permit for construction work and there are trees on the property or that could be affected by the work, you will need an arborist report in most cases. This is not limited when you need to remove trees for construction to take place. Removing structures or hard landscaping, storing or disposing of building materials, building new structures or hard landscaping can all affect existing trees. The arborist report will address any risks to the trees and planned mitigation measures. These could include replanting trees, perhaps on more than a one to one basis. As with tree removal permits, the specific requirements that the report should address can vary between municipalities.
It is a good idea to consult a professional arborist if you are worried about the health of your trees, especially if they are mature trees. If you are planning landscaping work or construction work, an arborist can assess your plans and advise how to mitigate the impact on the surrounding shrubs and trees. You may be worried about the safety of a neighbor’s tree that presents a risk to your property and want a professional opinion. If you are buying or selling a house an arborist can provide a professional valuation of the trees on the property and advise on any risks they present or the costs of any work to address health or safety issues.
Prices of arborist reports vary depending on a number of factors – purpose of the report, number and size of trees to be assessed, location etc. Arborist reports can vary greatly in the time they take to produce, complexity and level of detail. Please contact Sarginson’s Tree Service to discuss your needs and so we can give you an accurate quote.
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Sarginson’s Tree Services provide professional arborist reports to homeowners and businesses in the City of Toronto, Durham Region, York Region, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough & Northumberland County. If the report is intended to support a tree permit or application to carry out construction work, our reports will include the site plan, photos and replanting plan for your application. The price of arborist reports varies according to the nature and purpose of the report. Please contact Chris to discuss your precise requirements.
Some of our customers’ most frequent inquiries about tree removal
Do I need an arborist’s report to cut down a tree?
This will depend on where you are located and the size of the tree. In many places, yes, you will require a arborist report.
Do I need an arborist report for construction work?
This type of report is a specialized report and we will need to book a consultation.
How much does an arborist consultation cost?
We do not charge to provide you with an estimate.
How much does an arborist report cost?
This will vary depending on the purpose of the report. Please contact us for a free quotation.
