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Tree Risk Assessment Reports for Strata Buildings in Sydney

Trees Down Under prepares written tree risk assessment reports for strata managers, committees and owners across Sydney. Our arborists hold AQF Level 3-5 certification and we are fully licensed and insured. Book a free tree inspection, request a quote, or call 0475 463 597 any time.

What is a tree risk assessment report for a strata building?

A written record that protects the owners corporation

Trees on common property carry duty-of-care obligations, and insurers and owners increasingly expect documented checks. A verbal opinion from a passing contractor does little to protect a committee. A tree risk assessment report for a strata building gives the owners corporation a clear written record to act on, and Trees Down Under provides these reports across Sydney.

A committee that can point to a written report from a certified arborist is in a far stronger position than one relying on someone’s passing comment.

Joseph Khoury, Director & Founder, Trees Down Under

What the assessment establishes

An AQF Level 3-5 certified arborist inspects the tree to judge its health and the likelihood of branch or whole-tree failure. The findings are recorded in a written report that strata managers can table at a committee meeting and file for future reference.

Next steps from one local team

If the report shows a tree is a hazard, the same team can advise on rehabilitation or tree removal, including council permit guidance. Call 0475 463 597 any time to arrange a free tree inspection for your strata building.

What an arborist looks at on your common property

The tree’s history and condition

The arborist records the tree’s age, any previous branch failures and its current health. Signs of tree borers or past pest infestation indicate how well the tree is holding up.

Which parts may fail

Using that history, the arborist judges how likely failure is and which parts of the tree are most at risk, whether a single limb or the whole tree. The findings go into a written tree risk assessment report for your strata building.

What your committee receives

  • Tree identification and health notes
  • Structural defects and risk rating
  • Proximity to buildings, driveways and neighbours
  • Recommended actions, with council permit guidance before any tree removal

To arrange an inspection, call 0475 463 597 any time.

Eucalyptus trunk with a branch scar and small borer holes, orange tape tied around it, large limb above, courtyard behind.

What the report tells your committee

Each report is written so an owners corporation can act on it, not just file it. Every report sets out:

  • Tree identification and health: species, age, past branch failures and signs such as tree borers or earlier pest infestation.
  • Structural defects and location: which parts of the tree may fail, and how close it sits to buildings, driveways, car parks and neighbours.
  • Risk rating: whether the tree poses an immediate threat to people or property.
  • Recommended actions: the problems found and the possible solutions, from rehabilitation through to tree removal, with suggested priorities.
  • Council permit notes: guidance on approvals to check before any work starts.

That gives the strata manager a clear record to table at a meeting, so decisions are made calmly. For urgent concerns, call 0475 463 597 any time.

Eucalyptus with a split, dark fork in its trunk, its limb overhanging parked cars; clinometer and clipboard on a brick wall.

Who is responsible for trees in a strata scheme?

In most strata schemes, trees on common property are a matter for the owners corporation, so the committee carries the duty of care if a branch or a whole tree fails. Insurers, owners and strata managers increasingly expect checks to be documented. A verbal opinion from a contractor, with nothing in writing, does little to protect the committee if something goes wrong.

The practical answer is a written tree risk assessment report from a certified arborist. Trees Down Under provides this for strata buildings across Sydney. An AQF Level 3-5 certified arborist inspects the tree, and the report sets out the problems found and the possible solutions, so decisions are made on record rather than in a hurry.

Roots are a common source of disputes, particularly near car parks. Our page on who is responsible for tree root removal in strata and commercial car parks covers that question in more detail. Check council permit requirements before any tree is removed. To arrange an inspection, call 0475 463 597 any time.

Eucalyptus with a split lower trunk and orange tape, its heavy limb reaching toward a brick apartment block over a lawn.

Need a tree looked at urgently?

If a common property tree is worrying your committee, call 0475 463 597 any time. Trees Down Under has around 20 years of tree experience across Sydney and offers 24/7 emergency tree removal. Book a free tree inspection with no call-out fee, and receive a written report to table at your next owners corporation meeting.

Related tree services for strata and commercial sites

Once the report is in hand, the same team can act on it. That covers tree removal for hazardous trees, pruning and crown reduction, crane-assisted removal, council permit guidance, stump grinding and 24/7 emergency tree work. Call 0475 463 597 any time to move to the next step.

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Ask for a tree risk assessment today

Thank you for considering Trees Down Under for your strata building. Call 0475 463 597 any time, or send a quote request, and a local arborist will arrange a free tree inspection. Same-day quoting is available where possible.