Independent Arboricultural Advice for Coastal Sites

Salt-laden winds, thin chalk soils and conservation constraints make tree management in Broadstairs a specialised discipline. Down To Earth Trees provides impartial consultancy that balances safety, development potential and biodiversity. Our AQF Level 6 consultants work with homeowners, architects, estate managers and local authorities across Thanet, delivering reports that stand up to planning scrutiny and insurance audits alike.

Core Consultancy Services

  • BS5837 tree surveys and impact assessments for extensions, infill plots and coastal renovations

  • Tree Preservation Order (TPO) applications, objections and condition monitoring

  • Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) for schools, public gardens and clifftop paths

  • Woodland and hedgerow management plans aligned with Kent Biodiversity Net Gain targets

  • All reports feature high-resolution mapping, photographic evidence and clear remediation schedules

Our Three-Step Engagement Process

  1. Desktop Review: We examine aerial imagery, planning history and geology to scope likely constraints.

  2. On-Site Survey: Using electronic callipers and GPS, we record species, dimensions, defects and root-protection areas.

  3. Report & Recommendations: A PDF pack, issued within five working days, outlines retention categories, pruning or removal works and mitigation planting.

 Fast-track packages are available for urgent mortgage or insurance requests.

Why Clients in Broadstairs Trust Down To Earth Trees

  • Local Insight: Decades of work along the Thanet coastline give us first-hand knowledge of exposure-related defects and chalk-soil species preferences.

  • Qualified & Insured: ISA Certified Arborists and LANTRA Professional Tree Inspectors carry £10 million PI and PL cover.

  • Plain-English Reporting: We avoid jargon, making recommendations easy for planners, insurers and contractors to action. 

Compliance Without Compromise

Our consultancy stays current with BS3998 pruning standards, National Planning Policy Framework updates and the latest CIRIA guidance on building near trees. Digital reports include CAD-ready root-protection layout files, reducing design time for architects and engineers.

 

Book a Site Visit

Call 01959 524 623 or reach out online to schedule a no-obligation discussion. Down To Earth Trees delivers arboricultural expertise that helps Broadstairs projects move forward safely, sustainably and on schedule.

 
 
 

Areas we cover

We cover most of the South East including Kent, Surrey, Sussex, London and Essex.

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