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We take customer service seriously here at Arbtech. We'll do everything we can to make the process as fast, simple and hassle-free as possible. That's why our clients love working with us, and that's why we we've been collecting genuine five-star reviews for the past 20 years.

Impressive company. We needed a report completed before our mortgage lenders would offer our mortgage. Arbtech were so helpful in explaining what we needed, they were so prompt especially after we explained the time sensitivity of our job. They didn’t just meet deadlines they got the work done before them. The people were all lovely and very helpful.

We did: Mortgage Tree Report

Date: January 8, 2021

5 stars
Emily Walsh

Fay conducted a detailed ecological survey for us in Buckinghamshire that was required as part of a planning application. Fay was easy to communicate with and carried out the survey in a professional and timely manner. Would definitely recommend and work with Fay again in the future.

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: January 8, 2021

5 stars
Richard Hall

Craig was very punctual and professional. He carried out the survey and produced the report within 2 days to meet our timescales. A real pleasure to deal with Craig.

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: October 1, 2020

5 stars
Owen Jones - Revival Line

Craig carried out a preliminary bat survey for us on 13 trees.
He was very professional and helpful, answering all our questions.
The survey he sent us was very quick , was thorough , and covered all aspects that we needed.
We would definitely use him again.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: September 18, 2020

5 stars
Sandra Moloney

Friendly, quick and easy… would use again.

Preliminary Roost Assessment by staff member Fay

We did: Preliminary Roost Assessment / Scoping Bat Survey

Date: August 20, 2020

5 stars
Ray

Quick, very thorough and comprehensive, great communication – Many thanks

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: July 23, 2020

5 stars
PAUL HUDSON

We met Jo on site for an ecology survey. She was quick, efficient and clearly knew what we required. An absolute pleasure to work with

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: March 2, 2020

5 stars
Jessica Plant

Jo provided an ecology survey and made sure the report was produced promptly in line with our quick time constraints for planning purposes. After it was issued, Jo also liaised with our planning consultant updating with minor clarifications.

It was a pleasure dealing with Jo throughout the whole process, who I found very helpful.

We did: Ecological Walkover Survey

Date: March 2, 2020

5 stars
John Webber

Arbtech provided a very good, speedy service at a reasonable price compared to other quotes i received. Jo was the surveyor appointed. She is a friendly and easy person to get along with and was very helpful from start to finish. She is very knowledgeable and informative. The survey was delivered as promised. I would definitely use Arbtech again and recommend Jo and Arbtech to others.

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: February 21, 2020

5 stars
Mandeep Chhokar

The whole team at Arbtech is fast and efficient. Craig did a great job, no fuss, good communication – a happy client. Thank you Arbtech.

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: January 23, 2020

5 stars
Ged Brockett

Josephine was friendly, professional, efficient and knowledgeable.

Great service.

We did: Preliminary Roost Assessment / Scoping Bat Survey

Date: December 13, 2019

5 stars
Janet

Josephine was very professional and was a pleasure to work with.
She understood what was needed for the survey and was very approachable.
A very likeable person.

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: October 25, 2019

5 stars
Graham Dunn

My wife and I met with Mel at the Property which my Client is about to extend and refurbish. Mel was every bit as professional as her other Arbtech colleagues whom I have met on various projects over the years.
She was not only courteous , but most efficient in her thorough inspection of all the relevant attributes and areas of the property. The resultant report was clear, concise and presented to the usual, high professional standard. I look forward to further Property development projects when Arbtech will again advise on matters of Ecology.

We did: Preliminary Roost Assessment / Scoping Bat Survey

Date: July 18, 2019

5 stars
Andrew Davies

Craig was very easy to deal with, prompt and professional.
We will be approaching him again for future work.

We did: Bat Emergence Survey (Phase 2)

Date: July 18, 2019

5 stars
Rob Butcher

Louise carried out the PEA survey for me. She responded very quickly carrying the survey and suppling the report in a very short space of time. We had a particularly tricky planning office but Louise expertly managed to deal with the situation. I cannot recommend Arbtech highly enough!

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: May 30, 2019

5 stars
Gary Crabtree

I did the bat handling and ID course. The course was very informative and Jo and the team were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this course.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: March 6, 2019

5 stars
Lindsay Overstall

Third time using Arbtech and very pleased. Surveys and reports carried out and delivered promptly and satisfactorily.

We did: Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Method Statement & Tree Protection Plan

Date: March 4, 2019

5 stars
Gabriel

Easy to contact, helpful, friendly, efficient. Thanks for your help.

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: February 25, 2019

5 stars
Henry Thomas

The review was done in a professional and timely manner.
The reviewer (and trainee) explained what they needed to do , had appropriate equipment and were thorough.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: February 20, 2019

5 stars
David S.

Good service, Joe did his survey promptly and reported within a week.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: February 18, 2019

5 stars
Mike Pincott

Prompt and thorough piece of work. Charlotte was pleasant to work with and thoughtful in her approach.

We did: Preliminary Roost Assessment / Scoping Bat Survey

Date: February 11, 2019

5 stars
Mike Cronk

Competent, professional and friendly service. Extremely knowledgeable, efficient and helpful. We would definitely use them again and recommend their services.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: February 11, 2019

5 stars
jenna oakes

Joe was very professional and has excellent knowledge in his field.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: February 11, 2019

5 stars
Jason Robertshaw

Jo was a pleasure to work with and was efficient and helpful with all matters concerning the Natural England Bat Licence application. I look forward to working with Jo again on our next development.

We did: European Protected Species Licence

Date: January 22, 2019

5 stars
Andrew Jones

Natalie has conducted the survey professionally and courteously. She has been punctual and least disruptive.
Well pleased with her conduct.

We did: Badger Survey

Date: January 22, 2019

5 stars
Chandra Babu

Louise conducted a most thorough examination of property internal and external. She was knowledgeable and explained the process simply and effectively. The report was concise and delivered speedily which was extremely helpful for our needs. First class professional service.

We did: Preliminary Roost Assessment / Scoping Bat Survey

Date: January 2, 2019

5 stars
Fitzsimmons

Excellent service from Craig. Extremely responsive to requests/communications and helpful throughout.
Thanks.

We did: Preliminary Roost Assessment / Scoping Bat Survey

Date: January 2, 2019

5 stars
Mike Tye

Joe was extremely efficient and very professional when providing our client with the required survey. Not only was he very polite but seemed knowledgeable in his field of work.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: December 10, 2018

5 stars
qR Architects

I couldn’t have had a better experience, Natalie was more than helpful, and in areas that where quite frankly not in her job spec, but the support and advise was highly valued and I couldn’t be happier to recommend Natalie and Arbtech..

We did: Reptile Survey

Date: December 3, 2018

5 stars
Ex-Army Builders Ltd

Thanks Joe for being so efficient and professional with your survey. Great advice and service. I would recommend to everyone moving forwards!

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: December 3, 2018

5 stars
Adam Brown

I was happy with the service provided by Arbtech and by Joe. The price of the report was competitive , and we were also referred to a local bat group who provided evidence ( bat data search) at a lower cost than expected. The visit was done within a few days, and the report arrived as promised within a week. I would happily recommend Arbtech based on this experience.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: November 19, 2018

5 stars
David Baxter

Very helpful liaison – thorough report and additional advice on telephone consultation.

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: November 19, 2018

5 stars
Barry Foster, ABL Homes

The detailed report and knowledge offered from Jo made the navigation through the ecological process smooth. Her expertise and willingness to assist at short notice was a welcome relief to us at Cheshire Barn Homes and we would recommend their services.

We did: Arboricultural Supervision and Site Monitoring

Date: November 19, 2018

5 stars
Rhys Nevett (Cheshire Barn Homes)

A very smooth process which was undertaken by Louise providing us with exactly what we required. We will certainly be using Arbtech again in future.

We did: Preliminary Roost Assessment / Scoping Bat Survey

Date: November 5, 2018

5 stars
Shaun

A well written, professional report delivered on time. I have no hesitation recommending your services based on this commission.

We did: Ecological Walkover Survey

Date: November 5, 2018

5 stars
Andrew Scholes

Natalie was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and turned around the report quickly.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: November 5, 2018

5 stars
Chris harvey

We are pleased with the report and the very professional manner in which it was conducted. Although we knew what the outcome would be the presentation for the planning application is very beneficial and professional.

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: October 16, 2018

5 stars
David R Davies

Knowing nothing about this ecological surveys, Louise took the time to explain all to me clearly, and helped with bat regional survey request form. Many thanks, David

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: October 8, 2018

5 stars
David Garner

Speedy service, helpful information and will definitely use Natalie again in the future.

We did: Bat Emergence Survey (Phase 2)

Date: September 26, 2018

4 stars
Darren Grist

Alan conducted his visit in a timely efficient manner with little fuss and sent my report to agreed timescales, thanks.

We did: Mortgage Tree Report

Date: September 26, 2018

5 stars
Jon

The service provided was great, the report and survey was carried out promptly and delivered in the time scale promised. The consultant was extremely helpful.

We did: Preliminary Roost Assessment / Scoping Bat Survey

Date: September 17, 2018

5 stars
James

Excellent service, with a quality looking report! Perfect for the Council’s requirements.

We did: Arboricultural Impact Assessment

Date: August 28, 2018

5 stars
Kyle Cooper

Professional Tree Survey, very easy to understand. Will use for future surveys.

We did: BS5837 Tree Survey, Tree Constraints Plan

Date: August 28, 2018

5 stars
Kyle Cooper

THe PEA and PRA were undertaken promptly although it would have been helpful to have been advised that there was a risk that further bat survey work may not be possible due to limitations on staff resources.

We did: Preliminary Ecological Appraisal / Phase 1 Habitat Survey

Date: August 28, 2018

4 stars
Simon Tupper

Natalie was very efficient, reliable and delivered to the timescales we required.

We did: Ecological Walkover Survey

Date: August 15, 2018

5 stars
Ben Hearsum

Natalie and her team arrived at the stated time on each occasion and were very quiet and professional. Natalie explained exactly what they would do and it all happened without any fuss. We hardly knew they had been on the premises.
All the reports were provided on time so that we could interface with the local council with the minimum of delay, so that our project could proceed at a steady pace.

We did: Bat Emergence Survey (Phase 2)

Date: July 30, 2018

5 stars
Ian Bateson

I was very impressed with Natalies professional approach and service. She was very polite and delivered to her timescales. Overall the service I have been given from your business has been excellent and I would very highly recommend you.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: July 18, 2018

5 stars
Steve Lusted

We found Charlotte to be very professional, approachable and helpful throughout the process – Definitely recommended.

We did: Bat Risk Assessment

Date: July 18, 2018

5 stars
Jill Benton - Johnson Fellows

The response time was excellent and I was kept in touch with what was happening throughout the process. Alan’ explanations and proactive responses to me and the architect were just what was needed

We did: Arboricultural Method Statement, Tree Protection Plan

Date: July 18, 2018

5 stars
Owen Davies

I was very pleased that I chose Arbtech to carry out bat surveys Natalie was a joy to deal with and was very professional.
Thank you for everything

We did: Bat Emergence Survey (Phase 2)

Date: July 9, 2018

5 stars
Alan Harrison

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