Get the arborist report your council actually accepts
Professional arborist assessments for council permits, insurance claims, and development applications. Written by qualified arborists who know exactly what Melbourne councils require. Fast turnaround. Accepted everywhere.
Council will not let you touch that tree without a report
You want to remove a tree, or your builder needs clearance for a development. You have checked with council, and they want an arborist report. Now you need one that actually passes.
What happens with a bad report
Not all arborist reports are equal. Councils reject poorly written reports regularly. If your report is incomplete, uses the wrong assessment framework, or fails to address the specific overlay requirements for your property, your application gets delayed by weeks or months. In some cases, you have to pay for a second report from scratch. Getting it right the first time saves you time, money, and frustration.
Our arborists know what every Melbourne council wants because they write these reports every week. The report we give you is thorough, professionally formatted, and built to get approved.
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Get my free quote →Reports we write
Tree removal permits
The report council needs to approve your tree removal application. We assess the tree's health, structural condition, and significance under local overlays, and provide a professional recommendation.
Development applications
Tree impact assessments for building permits, extensions, and subdivisions. We identify which trees are affected, assess their retention value, and recommend tree protection zones (TPZs) and structural root zones (SRZs).
Insurance claims
Detailed assessments for storm damage, structural failure, and hazard claims. We document the cause, the risk, and the recommended action. Written in a format insurers recognise and accept.
Risk assessments
Independent hazard evaluations for trees on residential, commercial, or public land. Identifies structural defects, disease, and failure risk. Used for duty-of-care compliance and liability management.
What is included in every report
- ✓Full tree assessment: Species identification, dimensions (height, canopy spread, trunk diameter), age estimate, and health evaluation
- ✓Structural condition analysis: Assessment of trunk integrity, root plate stability, branch attachment strength, and failure risk
- ✓Site context: Proximity to structures, underground services, neighbouring properties, and relevant planning overlays
- ✓Council-specific compliance: Reference to the Vegetation Protection Overlay (VPO), Significant Landscape Overlay (SLO), or Environmental Significance Overlay (ESO) that applies to your property
- ✓Professional recommendation: Clear, justified recommendation for removal, retention, pruning, or management
- ✓Tree protection plan (for development): TPZ and SRZ calculations, protective fencing specifications, and construction methodology
- ✓Photographic evidence: Labelled images documenting tree condition, defects, and site context
How it works
Tell us what you need
Are you applying for a removal permit, submitting a development application, or making an insurance claim? Let us know the purpose and we will tailor the report accordingly.
On-site assessment
A qualified consulting arborist visits your property, inspects the tree(s), takes measurements, photos, and assesses the relevant conditions. This typically takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Report delivered
You receive a professionally formatted PDF report within 5 business days (or faster for urgent requests). Ready to submit directly to council, your insurer, or your builder.
Council acceptance guarantee
If council returns our report requesting additional information or corrections, we will address their feedback and resubmit at no extra charge. We stand behind the quality of every report we write.
Get the report that gets approved
Tell us what you need and we will have a quote for you within 24 hours. Fast turnaround, accepted by every Melbourne council.
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