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A professional quote template for tree surgeons and arborists. Itemise access difficulty, TPO checks, and waste removal — download a branded PDF in under a minute.

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Price by access and complexity, not by a flat per-tree rate. A tree overhanging a garden shed, close to power lines, or only reachable through a narrow side passage takes far longer and carries more risk than an equivalent tree standing in open ground. A flat rate either underprices the hard job or overprices the easy one. Customers comparing quotes for "the same tree" often don't realise access is the real variable.

Check for a Tree Preservation Order or conservation area status before quoting a firm price, not after. Work on a protected tree without council consent can mean a fine landing on the customer. A job you thought was confirmed can suddenly need weeks of approval time. Flag this explicitly if the property is in a likely area, so a delay doesn't look like you dragging your feet.

State your certification and insurance on the quote itself. NPTC or LANTRA chainsaw qualifications and public liability cover are what a cautious customer is specifically checking for before letting someone climb a tree above their house. Naming them upfront is a stronger trust signal than mentioning it only if asked.

Timber and wood chip removal is a real cost, not an afterthought. Decide whether you're leaving logs for the customer, often welcomed for firewood, or removing everything, and price a skip or tip run separately if it's the latter. This is also where a job can quietly grow: a bigger tree than expected means more waste to shift, and a broken-out line makes that visible instead of eating into your labour margin.

What this template includes

  • ✓Priced by access and height, not a flat per-tree rate
  • ✓Tree Preservation Order (TPO) check noted separately
  • ✓Timber and wood chip removal itemised
  • ✓Insurance and certification reference included
  • ✓PDF download or shareable tracked link

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Frequently asked questions

Access and height matter more than the tree itself — a tree next to power lines or reachable only through a narrow passage takes far longer than one in open ground, so pricing reflects access and complexity, not a flat per-tree rate.

A Tree Preservation Order means council consent is needed before work starts. Checking this before quoting a firm price avoids a job stalling for weeks of approval after you've already committed to a date.

State on the quote whether logs and chip are left for the customer or removed — removal is a real cost worth pricing separately, especially on bigger jobs.

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Your Business Name
+44 20 1234 5678
12 Example Street London EC1A 1AA
Quote
Q-1042
Jul 8, 2026
Valid until Aug 7, 2026
Bill to
Graham Ellis
[email protected]
Job
Crown reduction, rear garden oak + waste removal
Description
Qty
Unit
Total
Survey
TPO / conservation area check
1
£45.00
£45.00
Labour
Crown reduction, oak (access via rear garden)
1
£620.00
£620.00
Waste
Timber removal, tip run
1
£140.00
£140.00
Survey£45.00
Labour£620.00
Waste£140.00
Subtotal£805.00
Tax (20%)£161.00
Total£966.00
Notes

Property in conservation area — TPO check completed, council consent confirmed. NPTC certified, public liability insured. Wood chip left on site; logs removed. Quote valid 30 days.

Payment instructions

Bank: Example Bank Sort code: 00-00-00 Account: 12345678

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