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Tree Surgeon
Tree Surgeon Startup Guide
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Setting up as a tree surgeon means handling business registration, public liability insurance written for arboricultural work, TPO and conservation-area checks before any work begins, LOLER inspection of climbing and rigging equipment, chainsaw competency (CS30/31/38 routes), aerial rescue cover requirements, wildlife law (bats, nesting birds), and Forestry Commission felling licence considerations for larger work. This guide covers business setup, insurance, the practical realities of pricing per job versus day rate, chip and waste disposal, building reliable contractor relationships, and the first-90-days checklist for going from qualified climber to running your own jobs safely.
Covers business registration, public liability insurance for arboricultural work (with high cover limits often required), TPO and conservation-area awareness, LOLER inspection of climbing equipment, chainsaw competence (CS30/31/38) and aerial rescue cover
Includes a first-90-days checklist for the practical move from qualified climber to running your own jobs with proper kit and crew safety
Addresses the real decisions: domestic versus commercial focus, pricing per job versus day rate, chip and waste disposal, and the wildlife and protected-tree boundaries you cannot cross
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- Business Overview
- Startup Cost Breakdown
- Regulatory Requirements
- Insurance Requirements
- Essential Equipment & Tools
- First 90 Days Launch Timeline
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Useful Links & Resources
- Marketing Your Business
- Financial Setup
- Finding Your First Customers
- Scaling & Growth
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