Petts Wood is one of the greenest corners of the London Borough of Bromley. Mature oaks, long rear gardens and the ancient woodland that gives the area its name all shape the way it looks and feels. Those same trees bring responsibilities for homeowners, developers and property managers, and that is where our consultancy team comes in.
Down To Earth Trees has been caring for trees across Kent and southeast London since 1980. Our consultants hold recognised qualifications, including the Level 6 Diploma in Arboriculture and LANTRA Professional Tree Inspector certification, and we are an Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor (Licence No. AC2052).
Tree Surveys and Planning Support
If you are planning an extension, a new build or any work within 15 metres of a tree, Bromley Council will usually ask for arboricultural information with your application. Much of Petts Wood sits within an Area of Special Residential Character, and parts fall within conservation areas such as The Covert and The Thrifts, so trees often carry extra weight in planning decisions.
We prepare:
BS5837 tree surveys and tree constraints plans
Arboricultural Implications Assessments
Arboricultural Method Statements and Tree Protection Plans
Air Spade root investigations within Root Protection Areas
Bringing us in at the design stage saves time later. We can flag likely conflicts with retained trees early, which gives your architect room to adjust the plans before they reach the council.
Tree Risk and Condition Assessments
Every tree owner has a duty of care to the people and property nearby. Our consultants carry out visual tree assessments, condition reports and hazard evaluations using QTRA and TreeCalc methods. Where a tree shows signs of decay, such as fungal brackets, cavities or cracks, we can look inside it without causing harm using PiCUS Sonic Tomography, Electrical Resistance Tomography and PD400 Resistograph testing.
This evidence often shows that a tree can stay with the right pruning, rather than being felled on a hunch.
Tree Health, TPOs and Expert Advice
We use Arborcheck chlorophyll fluorescence testing to pick up stress in a tree before any symptoms appear, and we can treat compacted soil to give struggling roots room to breathe. We also advise on Tree Preservation Orders and conservation area notices, and we can submit applications to the council on your behalf. For clients caught up in tree-related disputes, our expert witness service provides clear, independent evidence.
Why Petts Wood Clients Choose Us
Over 45 years of experience in arboriculture
Clear, readable reports that planning officers and clients can follow
Consultancy and tree surgery under one roof, so our recommendations can be carried out by the same team
A 4.94 average rating from more than 880 customer reviews
Book a Tree Consultation in Petts Wood
Call our team on 01959 524 623 or email enquiries@dtetrees.co.uk to arrange a site visit. We will look at your trees, talk through your plans and give you honest, practical advice you can act on.
Areas we cover
We cover most of the South East including Kent, Surrey, Sussex, London and Essex.
