Arborist Reports Melbourne

An arborist report is a written assessment of a tree’s species, health, structure and risk, prepared by a qualified professional. In Melbourne, a common reason people need one is a council requirement: many councils ask for an arborist report before they’ll approve works on a protected or significant tree, or as part of a planning or development application.

Melbourne Tree Company provides arborist reports across the south-eastern suburbs, Mornington Peninsula and wider Melbourne. Reports are prepared by experienced arborists who specialise in tree assessment and reporting, to the standard councils expect.

When you might need an arborist report

• Your council requires a report before approving tree removal or major pruning
• A tree is covered by a planning overlay or listed on a significant tree register
• You’re preparing a planning or development application and trees are on or near the site
• A tree looks unsafe and you want a documented professional assessment
• An insurer, body corporate or solicitor has asked for a professional tree assessment

Tree protection rules vary from council to council across Melbourne, so it’s always worth checking your council’s requirements early. If you’re not sure what applies to your tree, ask us and we’ll point you to your council’s rules.

What’s in the report

A typical arborist report includes the tree’s species and dimensions, an assessment of its health and structure, photographs, observations about risk and site conditions, and clear recommendations. If the report is for a council application, it’s prepared with the council’s requirements in mind.

Most reports are ready within about a week of the site visit. If your timeline is tight, tell us when you book and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.

Report first, then the work

A report and the tree work are two separate things, and it’s fine to stop at the report. If the report recommends pruning, deadwooding or removal, we can quote that work as well, and because the same company has already assessed the tree, the quote matches what the report actually says.

If you’re not at the report stage yet and just want to know where your tree stands, start with a tree health check: it’s the informal first look, and we’ll tell you honestly whether a formal report is worth commissioning.

Suburbs we service for arborist reports

Melbourne Tree Company is based in Somerville and works across the Mornington Peninsula and metropolitan Melbourne, including Mt Eliza, Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, Carrum Downs, Bentleigh, Surrey Hills, Dandenong and surrounding suburbs.

Why choose Melbourne Tree Company

• Led by Russell Fray, a qualified arborist with over 18 years of hands-on experience
• Reports prepared by experienced assessment specialists
• Fully insured, with a friendly crew who treat your property with respect
• Straight advice: if a report isn’t worth commissioning, we’ll say so
• One company for the report and, if you want it, the work it recommends

Book an arborist report

Tell us what the report is for, and we’ll confirm what’s needed, quote it up front and book the site visit.

Call our friendly team on 1300 192 599 or request a free, no-obligation quote online.