AQF Level 5 reports for council applications, insurance, development, and pre-purchase assessments.
An arborist report is only as useful as the qualification behind it. Brisbane City Council requires reports for tree removal applications and development assessments to be prepared by a suitably qualified arborist and they check.
Our lead arborist holds an AQF Level 5 Diploma in Arboriculture. Reports we prepare are accepted by Brisbane City Council, and we provide the documentation format insurers and development assessors expect.
| Report type | Starting from |
|---|---|
| Single tree assessment (BCC permit) | $250 |
| Hazard assessment report | $280 |
| Pre-purchase inspection (up to 5 trees) | $350 |
| Arboricultural impact assessment (DA) | $550+ |
| Multi-tree or estate assessment | POA |
An arborist report is a formal written assessment of a tree's condition, health, and risk profile, prepared by a qualified arborist. You need one for: council permit applications, insurance claims following tree damage, development applications near significant trees, disputes about tree removal, and pre-purchase property inspections.
Brisbane City Council requires reports to be prepared by a suitably qualified arborist typically AQF Level 5 (Diploma in Arboriculture) or higher. Reports from unqualified operators are rejected. Our lead arborist holds AQF Level 5.
A standard residential arborist report for a council application costs from $250–$450 for a single tree. Multiple-tree assessments or development application reports cost more. We quote once we understand the scope.
Most residential reports are completed within 3–5 business days of the site inspection. Development application reports may take longer depending on complexity.
It can. If a protected tree poses a genuine risk to life or structures, a report documenting the hazard can support a permit application. BCC considers hazard ratings, structural defects, and proximity to occupied structures when assessing removal applications.
Call 0474 011 120 or fill in our online quote form. We respond same day, Monday to Saturday, 7am-6pm.
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