Advanced Tree Decay Investigation — Lime Pictures, Liverpool
Client: Lime Pictures — via Tree Style Consultancy
Project Overview: Lime Pictures, one of the UK's leading independent television production companies, had a mature tree on their Liverpool studio site that had been subject to progressive root zone restriction as the car park was expanded over many years. Fungal brackets had been observed at the base raising serious concerns about structural failure close to the property and in an area used regularly by staff and visitors.
Our Role: Urban Tree Management was commissioned through Tree Style Consultancy to carry out a specialist decay detection investigation using Arbotom sonic tomography and IML Resistograph resistance drilling — mapping the internal decay and carrying out a full QTRA risk assessment to quantify the risk posed to targets present.
Findings & Recommendations:
- Significant internal decay confirmed within the stem
- QTRA risk assessment completed — risk quantified against tolerance thresholds
- Evidence-based management recommendation produced
- Comprehensive written report suitable for insurance and legal review
Outcome: The client received clear, defensible evidence that reasonable and responsible steps had been taken to assess and manage tree risk on their commercial site — with a management recommendation directly supported by objective diagnostic data.
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Urban Tree Management provides specialist advanced tree diagnostics across Liverpool and the wider Merseyside region, supporting clients who need clear, defensible evidence for planning, safety concerns or TPO applications. Whether you’re dealing with a mature garden tree, a high‑value specimen on a commercial site or a protected tree showing signs of decay, we deliver precise assessments using sonic tomography, resistograph micro‑drilling and QTRA risk analysis. Our reports are detailed, transparent and aligned with the expectations of local authorities across Merseyside, ensuring your case is supported by robust technical evidence.
We work throughout Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens and Halton, providing responsive site visits and practical guidance tailored to the needs of homeowners, developers, estate managers and commercial operators. If you require a diagnostic investigation, an expert opinion or a fully prepared TPO submission, we offer a reliable, professional service designed to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
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