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Why Winter Is the Best Time to Book a Tree Survey in the North West & North Wales

  • Writer: Andrew Davies
    Andrew Davies
  • 3 days ago
  • 2 min read

As temperatures drop and the leaves fall, winter becomes one of the busiest and most important seasons for professional tree surveys. Whether you’re a homeowner, developer, architect or local business, this time of year can offer clearer insights into tree safety, structural stability and long-term health.


Here’s why winter is the ideal time to book your Tree Condition Survey, BS5837 Survey or Arboricultural Impact Assessment with North West Tree Management.


Leaf-Free Trees Reveal Structural Problems Clearly


Once trees have shed their leaves, surveyors can assess:

  • branch structure

  • crown balance

  • deadwood

  • signs of disease

  • weak unions

  • fungal fruiting bodies


Without foliage blocking visibility, defects are easier to identify, meaning issues can be caught earlier before they become hazardous or expensive to fix.


Winter Weather Exposes Hidden Weaknesses


Strong winds, heavy rain and saturated soil highlight structural problems that may go unnoticed in summer. This is when we can assess:

  • root plate movement

  • storm damage

  • wind-throw risk

  • soil heave

  • compromised anchorage


For businesses, landowners and councils, spotting these early helps prevent winter-related failures and liability risks.


Ideal Timing for BS5837 Surveys Before Spring Builds Begin


If you’re planning construction in spring or summer, winter is the perfect time to complete your BS5837 Tree Survey and Report.

This gives architects, planners and builders the information needed to:

  • create compliant site layouts

  • protect retained trees

  • avoid planning delays

  • budget accurately for tree protection


Waiting until spring can slow your entire project and increase costs.


Wildlife Impact Is Minimal


Winter is outside the main nesting season for birds and many other species. This makes winter surveys less disruptive for wildlife and compliant with environmental guidance.

For large sites, developments, and woodland management plans, this is a key advantage.


Tree Work Is Easier to Schedule After a Survey


If your survey highlights work that needs doing, pruning, deadwood removal, risk mitigation, winter is an ideal time to complete it.

Tree surgeons have:

  • better access

  • less foliage to work around

  • clearer visibility

  • lower impact on surrounding vegetation


And you avoid the spring “rush” when everyone starts booking in last-minute work.


Trees Should Be Assessed at Least Annually


Landowners have a legal duty of care to ensure their trees are safe. Winter provides the most accurate snapshot of:

  • structural stability

  • signs of disease (such as ash dieback)

  • pest issues

  • decline phases

  • overall risk level

If you’ve not had a survey in the last 12 months, winter is the best time to update your records.


Book Your Winter Tree Survey Today


North West Tree Management provides professional surveying and arboricultural consultancy across:

  • North Wales

  • The North West

  • Cheshire

  • Merseyside

  • Greater Manchester

  • Lancashire

  • North England


We offer:


✔ BS5837 Tree Surveys

✔ Tree Condition Surveys

✔ Arboricultural Impact Assessments

✔ Mortgage & Insurance Reports

✔ Risk Assessments

✔ Expert Recommendations


All delivered to current British Standards and industry best practice.


Ready to get your survey booked in for winter?

Call us on : 07538 338 204

 
 
 

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