Expert Tree Support for Construction Projects
At Thor's Trees, we're proud to provide professional tree services for construction and development projects across North London and Hertfordshire. From planning to completion, our friendly team of qualified arborists will help your project run smoothly while protecting those valuable trees.
Construction Services
- Planning Support
- Biodiversity Net Gain
- Demolition Support
- Site Clearance
- Tree Planting
- Post-Construction Tree Care
Expert Tree Support for Your Development Projects
Planning Support
We’ll walk you through the whole planning process with straight-talking expert advice. Our team will survey your site and draw up clear plans that spot any tree challenges before they become headaches.
Once you’ve got your planning permission, we’ll handle all that paperwork to tick off the tree-related conditions. And while you’re building, we’ll keep an eye on those tree protection measures to make sure everything stays on track, avoiding no surprise delays!
Biodiversity Net Gain
These days, planning authorities are really looking for biodiversity improvements in new developments. We’ll assess what you’ve already got on site and come up with practical ways to achieve the net gain you need.
We know just which trees and plants will work best for your site, giving you solid advice on what to choose and where to put them. You’ll end up with a development that keeps the planners happy and benefits the local environment too.
Demolition Support
Knocking trees down while keeping valuable trees standing is a bit of an art form. We’ll carefully check which trees are worth saving before any demolition starts, and create sensible protection plans so your demolition team can get on with their job safely.
For those tricky bits where work needs to happen close to important trees, we’ll be right there to supervise and make sure everything goes to plan. You keep your valuable trees and still get your site prepared efficiently.
Site Clearance
Clearing a site while keeping the best trees takes a careful approach. Our team knows exactly how to remove the unwanted vegetation while protecting those specimen trees that add real value to your development.
We always consider the wildlife impact of clearance work and make sure all green waste is properly recycled or disposed of. You’ll end up with a site that’s ready for development but still has its best natural features intact.
Tree Planting
Need new trees for your development? We’ll supply and plant ones that are just right for your project and will thrive in your specific soil and site conditions.
We’ll also give you straightforward advice on aftercare and can set up maintenance programs to keep your new trees healthy. Our goal is to make your green investment pay off for years to come.
Post-Construction Tree Care
Once the dust has settled on construction, it’s worth checking how your trees are doing. We’ll assess their health and provide effective treatments for any that are looking stressed or damaged.
We can also put together long-term management plans for both your existing and newly planted trees, helping them thrive throughout the life of your development. Healthy, mature trees add significant value to any property.
Our Process
Contact Us
Site Survey
Quote & Plan
Expert Work
Why Choose Thor’s Trees?
We’ve been looking after trees around here for over 10 years now, so we really get how construction works and what trees need to stay healthy. We’re all about finding those practical middle-ground solutions that keep your development moving forward and making sure those valuable trees stick around. All our paperwork ticks the right boxes with planning authorities too. From that first walk around your site right through to checking on your trees once everything’s built, we’ll be there, keeping things on track and your trees in the best condition!
Benefits of Working with Thor's Trees
Ensures Full Statutory Compliance
Trees on development sites are often covered by planning conditions, Tree Preservation Orders or conservation area rules. We work to your approved plans and arboricultural method statement, so every tree is felled, pruned or retained exactly as agreed with the local authority.
Minimises Project Delays
Tree work that isn’t planned properly can stop a site in its tracks. We schedule our work around your build programme, respond quickly when issues come up on site, and keep you updated so your contractors aren’t left waiting.
Professional Tree Protection Management
Retained trees need protecting throughout the build. We install protective fencing and ground protection around root protection areas, and carry out any pruning needed for access, so trees survive construction and you stay within your planning conditions.
Precision Clearance for Site Preparation
We remove trees, stumps and roots from the build footprint, access routes and service runs with care, working around retained trees, boundaries and neighbouring properties. You get a clear, workable site ready for groundworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a tree survey before starting my construction project?
If you have trees on or near your development site, yes! Tree surveys are typically required for planning applications and help identify valuable trees and potential constraints. Getting this done early prevents costly delays and redesigns later on.
How long does a tree survey for planning take?
For most sites, we can complete the survey in a single day with the report ready within a week. Larger sites with many trees may take a bit longer. Give us a call for a timeline based on your specific project.
Can you help if I've already been given tree-related planning conditions?
Absolutely! We regularly help clients discharge tree-related planning conditions. We'll prepare the necessary method statements or protection plans and work with the local authority to get conditions discharged efficiently.
What happens if trees need to be removed for my development?
If removal is unavoidable, we'll guide you through getting proper permissions for protected trees, suggest suitable replacement planting, and create biodiversity plans to offset losses. We ensure everything follows regulations to prevent planning issues.
How do you protect trees during construction?
We use protective fencing around root zones, ground protection where access is needed, and sometimes specialised techniques like air-spading or adjusted foundation designs. The key is having a clear protection plan that everyone on site follows.