Tree Surveyor Insurance

Tree surveyors and consulting arborists often provide professional advice, risk assessments and specialist reports. Insurance can help protect against liability claims, allegations of negligence and legal costs.

Cover can be important where clients rely on reports for safety, planning, mortgage, subsidence, local authority or commercial property decisions.

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  • Public liability, employers' liability, tools, plant and fleet cover

Tree Surveyor Insurance Explained

Tree Surveyor Insurance Quick Answer

Tree surveyor insurance commonly includes professional indemnity insurance, public liability insurance, employers' liability insurance, office insurance and cyber insurance for arborist consultancy work.

Who Needs Tree Surveyor Insurance?

Policies may be suitable for arboricultural professionals who provide advice, reports or consultancy services.


  • Consulting arborists
  • Tree risk assessors
  • Mortgage survey providers
  • Subsidence consultants
  • Planning consultants
  • Local authority advisers

Risks Faced by Tree Surveyors

Claims may arise where a client alleges that advice, reports or recommendations caused financial loss or failed to identify a hazard.


  • Incorrect recommendations
  • Missed defects
  • Inaccurate reports
  • Negligent advice
  • Financial loss claims

Insurance Cover for Tree Surveyors

Tree surveyors may need both professional and general business insurance depending on how they operate.


  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Public liability insurance
  • Employers' liability insurance
  • Office insurance
  • Cyber insurance

Insurance Requirements for Consultancy Contracts

Commercial clients may require evidence of insurance and qualifications before appointing an arboricultural consultant.


  • Professional indemnity insurance
  • Public liability insurance
  • Contractor accreditation
  • Evidence of qualifications

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Tree Surveyor Insurance FAQs

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Is professional indemnity insurance important for consultants?

Yes, it is one of the main covers for advisory services.

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Can self-employed consultants get cover?

Yes, cover can be arranged for suitable self-employed consultants.

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Is public liability insurance also needed?

Many consultants also arrange liability insurance.

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Can reports for local authorities be insured?

Some insurers may consider local authority consultancy work.

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