Tree Risk Assessments for Riverside Housing Association

Client: Riverside Housing Association - Tree Wise

Project Overview:

Riverside Housing Association manages over 75,000 homes across the UK. As tree owners, they are alert to their legal duty of care to assess and manage risks posed by trees to residents and property.

Tree Wise actively engage in routine inspections across the estate to ensure that any risks are identified and addressed in good time.

Our Role:

Following routine inspections, concerns were raised about the structural stability of mature trees close to homes in Liverpool, Manchester, the Midlands, and London.



We were commissioned to carry out 26 specialist assessments of the trees flagged for further investigation. Using advanced diagnostic techniques, we were able to pinpoint internal decay and structural issues.

Findings & Recommendations

• Decay issues were confirmed through detailed surveys.
• Risk levels were assessed in relation to property proximity and resident occupancy.
• Clear, proportionate recommendations for tree management were provided to mitigate risks.

Outcome

A comprehensive report was supplied to the client, documenting all findings and recommended actions. The subsequent implementation of tree management works demonstrates that reasonable and responsible steps were taken to manage tree risk across Riverside’s sites, ensuring resident safety and compliance with best practice.