Tree Protection Supervision & Compliance Reports

Many municipalities require a certified arborist to be on-site — or to confirm afterward — that tree protection measures held up during construction. Our arborist partner supervises work near retained trees and provides the supervision letters and compliance reports municipalities ask for before releasing permits or security deposits.

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When Do You Need Tree Protection Supervision & Compliance?

  • Permit conditions requiring arborist supervision during construction
  • Confirming tree protection fencing and measures were followed
  • Releasing a municipal security deposit tied to tree protection
  • Multi-visit projects needing ongoing arborist oversight

Our Protection Supervision Process

1

Scope the Requirement

We confirm what your municipality or permit condition actually requires — a one-time letter, ongoing supervision, or a compliance report.

2

Site Visits

Our arborist partner attends site during the specified construction phases, checking protection measures and root zones.

3

Documentation

Findings are documented in the format your municipality requires.

4

Sign-off

You receive the supervision letter or compliance report to submit for permit or deposit release.

What's Included

On-site supervision during excavation or construction near protected trees
Tree protection fencing and root zone verification
Supervision letters confirming protection measures were followed
Post-construction compliance reports
Hourly consulting available for ongoing or multi-visit projects

Protection Supervision Cost in the Tri-Cities

Protection Supervision costs vary based on factors like tree size, location, accessibility, and complexity. We provide free, detailed estimates so you know exactly what to expect.

Every job is unique. Contact us for an accurate quote tailored to your specific situation.

Tree Protection Supervision & Compliance by City

See local details, permit and bylaw guidance, and what affects cost for protection supervision in your community:

Frequently Asked Questions

A supervision letter is $225. A compliance report prepared after supervision starts at $425. Ongoing on-site supervision is billed hourly at $125/hour with a 4-hour minimum per visit.
A supervision letter confirms our arborist partner observed and signed off on protection measures during a visit. A compliance report is a more detailed writeup, typically requested by the municipality after supervision, documenting exactly how protection requirements were met.
Yes — larger or longer construction projects often need supervision at several phases. We scope the number of visits with you and your municipality's requirements upfront.

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