How much does a tree survey cost?
A tree survey typically costs £300 to £1,000 for a small domestic or development site. The typical price is about £500.
£300 to £1,000
For a small domestic or development site · typically about £500
Prices are typical UK ranges drawn from firms’ published prices and cost guides, last checked 6 October 2026. They are a guide only: every firm sets its own prices, so get quotes for your own project. The prices above are before VAT.
Example prices
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Basic BS5837 survey, small domestic site, a few trees | £295 to £760 |
| Survey, 1 to 20 trees (fixed-price provider, from) | from £349 + VAT |
| Arboricultural impact assessment as an add-on | from about £200 to £250 |
| Full planning package (survey, TCP, AIA, TPP, preliminary AMS) | £400 to £1,500+ |
| Large or phased development site | £1,500 to several thousand |
What changes the price
- Number of trees (and trees on neighbouring land within influence)
- Site size, access and sloping or dense ground
- Scope: survey only vs tree constraints plan, AIA, tree protection plan, AMS
- TPO or conservation-area trees
- Consultant accreditation and local planning authority requirements
- Travel distance and turnaround speed
- Design changes needing a revisit
Survey versus the full planning package
The range above is for a BS 5837 tree survey with a constraints plan on a small site. An arboricultural impact assessment is usually an add-on from about £200 to £250, and a full planning package (survey, plans, impact assessment, protection plan and method statement) is commonly £400 to £1,500 or more. Large or phased sites are priced separately.
How to get a fair quote
- Check what is included: a survey on its own, or the full planning package with a tree constraints plan, impact assessment and protection plan.
- Tell the surveyor about trees on neighbouring land. They count too if they could be affected.
- Get at least three quotes for the same job, and compare what each includes as well as the total.
- Check the provider’s accreditation. See how we check listings.
Common questions
How much does a tree survey cost?
A tree survey typically costs £300 to £1,000 for a small domestic or development site. The typical price is about £500. The prices above are before VAT.
Why do quotes vary so much?
The main things are: number of trees (and trees on neighbouring land within influence); site size, access and sloping or dense ground; scope: survey only vs tree constraints plan, AIA, tree protection plan, AMS; tPO or conservation-area trees.
Does the price include VAT?
The prices above are before VAT. Always check before you accept.
How do I get a fair price for tree survey?
Get at least three quotes for the same job, and compare what each includes as well as the total. Check the provider’s accreditation and ask for a fixed price where you can.
Where these prices come from
Researched in October 2026 from the sources below, which we compared against each other. Where sources disagreed we used the range that covered most quotes. These sites are independent of us.
- PlanWatch - How much does a BS5837 survey cost in 2026
- PlanWatch - Arboricultural impact assessment cost (2026)
- Arbtech - Tree survey pricing
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