Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Arboricultural Consultancy Services in Cambridge
Established in 2003, OMC Associates delivers comprehensive arboricultural consultancy services, specialising in tree surveys, subsidence assessments, and landscape planning. With over 4000 reports completed, our expertise spans BS 5837 compliance, mortgage and insurance-related tree evaluations, and subsidence analysis. Our team combines decades of public and private sector experience, offering tailored solutions for local authorities, commercial organisations, and property professionals.We operate from Cambridge and London, covering East Anglia, the Midlands, and the Home Counties. Our commitment to detailed, evidence-based reporting ensures clients receive actionable recommendations that balance tree preservation with structural safety. By maintaining direct communication with clients and providing post-service support, we ensure clarity and satisfaction throughout the consultancy process.
Services
Tree Surveys
Subsidence Reports
Mortgage Reports
Insurance Reports
Landscape Schemes
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have produced over 4000 arboricultural reports since 2003.
- Our team includes senior consulting arborists with 20+ years' experience.
- We provide prompt, competitive, and detailed reporting services.
- Specialists in BS 5837 planning compliance and subsidence analysis.
- Offering tailored solutions for mortgage, insurance, and development needs.
What people say
Prompt response
Detailed reports
Excellent service
Competitive rates
Professional communication
Services
Tree Surveys
Our tree surveys evaluate tree health, structural integrity, and proximity to buildings. We produce detailed reports for planning applications, mortgage requirements, and insurance purposes. Using BS 5837 standards, we provide scaled plans and management recommendations to ensure compliance with local authorities and development guidelines.
Subsidence Reports
Specialist subsidence reports identify tree-related risks to property foundations. We analyse soil conditions, vegetation impact, and structural movement. Our findings help insurers, surveyors, and homeowners implement root barriers, vegetation management, or foundation improvements to mitigate subsidence risks while preserving trees where possible.
Mortgage Reports
Mortgage arboricultural reports assess tree-related risks for property transactions. We provide lenders and buyers with clear evidence of tree safety and compliance. Our rapid turnaround ensures timely completion of sales while addressing lender conditions through detailed site-specific evaluations.
Insurance Reports
Insurance-focused tree reports address policy requirements and subsidence claims. We evaluate vegetation impact on properties and recommend proportionate solutions. Our reports help policyholders maintain coverage while avoiding unnecessary tree removal through evidence-based management strategies.
Landscape Schemes
Landscape schemes for planning applications include species selection, planting plans, and maintenance schedules. We ensure compliance with local authority conditions and NHBC standards. Our designs balance ecological benefits with development needs, providing sustainable solutions for residential and commercial sites.
People
Chris Overbeke
Senior Consulting Arborist
Graduated in history, worked in horticulture for 8 years, holds an MSc in Arboriculture. With 20 years' experience as an arboricultural consultant and local authority tree officer, he specialises in BS 5837 reports and subsidence analysis.
Christian Sheldon
Consulting Arborist
Started as a tree surgeon, holds ND and QCF L4 qualifications in Arboriculture. With extensive experience as a local authority tree officer, he focuses on tree safety assessments and vegetation management for planning and insurance purposes.
Questions
What arboricultural services do you offer?
We provide tree surveys, subsidence analysis, mortgage and insurance reports, and landscape schemes for planning applications.
How do trees affect property subsidence?
Trees can dehydrate shrinkable soils, causing foundation movement. Our reports assess risks and recommend management solutions to prevent damage.
Can you help with mortgage lender requirements?
Yes, we produce rapid, compliant arboricultural reports to satisfy mortgage conditions and facilitate property transactions.
Do you work nationwide?
Based in Cambridge and London, we cover East Anglia, the Midlands, Home Counties, and provide services across the UK.
How quickly can you complete a report?
We prioritise urgent requests, often inspecting sites the next day and delivering reports within agreed deadlines.
What makes your reports different?
Our detailed, site-specific analysis avoids generic templates, focusing on proportionate solutions that balance tree preservation with structural safety.
