Expert Arboricultural Advice from Down to Earth Trees

Are you in Otford and seeking professional tree consultancy services? At Down to Earth Trees, we combine years of local expertise with industry-leading qualifications to deliver comprehensive tree reports and expert advice tailored to your needs.

Whether you’re a homeowner, developer, land manager, or local authority, our consultancy services offer clarity and confidence on tree health, safety, planning compliance, and risk management.

Our Consultancy Services

Get everything you need from one company. Our services include:

  • Tree Condition & Safety Surveys: Identifying hazards, decay, root issues, and structural weaknesses to protect your property and surroundings.

  • Tree Reports for Planning & Development: Including BS 5837 (Trees in Relation to Construction) assessments, planning-condition reports, and mitigation advice.

  • TPO & Conservation Area Advice: Guidance on Tree Preservation Orders and Conservation Area restrictions to ensure compliance with local authority regulations.

  • Mortgage & Subsidence Reports: Authoritative documentation suitable for conveyancing, purchasers, and insurers.

  • Ecological & Biodiversity Support: Integrating tree work with wildlife considerations and biodiversity enhancement.

  • Specialist Decay Detection & Lab Testing: Assessing internal wood rot and disease to guide safe management or remediation.

Why Otford Chooses Down to Earth Trees

Our clients get quality service every single time. These are just a few reasons they choose us:

  • Local roots, local knowledge

  • Qualified and insured consultants

  • Comprehensive expertise

  • Recommended for precision

How We Work

  1. Initial Site Visit: We assess tree(s) on site, consider their condition, location, and any concerns you or the council may have.

  2. Report Preparation: Delivering detailed, photographic, and illustrated reports aligned with BS 5837, TPO guidance, or mortgage/commercial requirements.

  3. Advice & Next Steps: We recommend safe work methods, management plans, or further inspections—plus assistance with applications or contractor liaison.

Serving Every Sector in Otford

From private gardens and school grounds to development sites and public spaces, our consultancy supports:

  • Residential homeowners

  • Planning developers & architects

  • Local councils & public bodies

  • Schools, trusts & charities

  • Commercial and retail premises

Ready to Protect and Manage Your Trees?

Ensure your trees are safe, compliant, and well-managed. Contact Down to Earth Trees today for a thorough tree consultancy service in Otford. Call 01959 524 623 to schedule a site visit and let’s chat.

 

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 Otford 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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