Tree Consultancy in Ramsgate

Balancing Coastal Development with Canopy Care 

Ramsgate’s Regency crescents, working harbour and chalk cliffs create a distinctive environment for trees, and for the people responsible for managing them. Exposure to salt-laden winds can accelerate limb dieback; shallow soils over chalk limit rooting depth; Conservation Area status adds an extra layer of regulation. Down To Earth Trees provides independent arboricultural consultancy that helps homeowners, architects and estate managers navigate these challenges while preserving the town’s leafy character.

Comprehensive Consultancy Services

• BS5837 tree surveys, constraints plans and impact assessments for extensions, infill plots and harbour-side developments

• Tree Preservation Order (TPO) checks, applications, variation requests and ongoing condition monitoring

• Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) for schools, holiday parks and council-owned promenades

• Coastal woodland and cliff-edge management plans that integrate biodiversity net-gain objectives

Each report contains high-resolution mapping, root-protection areas, photographic evidence and concise, actionable recommendations.

Three-Step Engagement Process

1. Desktop Scoping: Our consultants review aerial imagery, existing GI data and Thanet District Council planning layers to identify likely constraints before we visit site.

2. On-Site Survey: Using electronic callipers, laser hypsometers and GPS, we record species, dimensions, defects and ecological value. Ground conditions such as chalk fissures, made ground and drainage channels are noted for root-zone assessments.

3. Reporting & Delivery: A PDF report and CAD-ready DWG file are issued within five working days, covering retention categories, recommended works, mitigation planting and maintenance schedules. Fast-track 72-hour turnaround is available for mortgage or safety emergencies.

Why Ramsgate Clients Choose Down To Earth Trees

• Local Knowledge: Decades of work along the Thanet coastline mean we understand wind-throw patterns, salt-burn symptoms and the cliff-stability implications of root loss.

• Qualified & Insured: ISA Certified Arborists® and LANTRA Professional Tree Inspectors carry £10 million professional indemnity and public liability cover.

• Plain-English Output: Jargon-free language and colour-coded plans speed approval from planners, insurers and contractors.

• We remain current with BS3998 pruning guidance, National Planning Policy Framework updates and CIRIA best practice for building near trees, ensuring your project remains compliant and defensible.

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Areas we cover

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