There are many situations where you need more than just a quote for tree work — you need a formal written report, a valuation, or expert advice that stands up to scrutiny from councils, insurers, lawyers, or the Environment Court. Our qualified arborists provide professional consultation and appraisal services across Dunedin and Otago for a wide range of purposes.
If you want to remove, prune, or do work on a protected tree in Dunedin — or on any tree as part of a larger development — you may need a resource consent from the Dunedin City Council. We prepare arborist assessments that document the tree's condition, value, and proposed works in the format required by the council's planning team.
Tree valuations are used in property transactions, insurance claims, legal disputes, and compensation assessments. We use established valuation methodologies to assign a dollar value to amenity trees, taking into account species, size, condition, location, and contribution to the property and community.
Buying a property with large trees? A pre-purchase tree assessment identifies any trees in poor structural condition, those requiring significant maintenance, or trees protected by council regulations that may affect what you can do with the property.
Tree disputes between neighbours — overhanging branches, root intrusion, falling limbs — frequently benefit from an independent arborist opinion. We provide factual, evidence-based reports that can be used in mediation, legal proceedings, or insurance claims.
For development projects, we prepare tree assessment reports that identify trees on site, assess their value and condition, define Tree Protection Zones, and recommend management strategies. These reports support building consent applications and satisfy consent conditions.
We provide consultation and appraisal services across greater Dunedin and the wider Otago region. If you are unsure what type of report you need, contact us to discuss your situation — we will advise on the most appropriate and cost-effective approach.