Why choose Ecological Surveys Somerset?
Firstly, we are an old fashioned company, we believe in providing a high level of service to all of our clients, not just the big ones, which incidentally includes County and District Councils as well as many national house builders including Kier, Interserve, Linden Homes, Keepmoat, Gleeds and many others.
Secondly, we are approachable and more than happy to discuss your requirements, or concerns by telephone rather than just via email.
Thirdly, we offer a comprehensive range of services and can deal inhouse with the overwhelming majority of ecological (and tree survey) requirements.
Fourthly, we have some very experienced staff, many of whom are full members of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and between us we hold Natural England EPS Licences for: Bats, dormice, barn owls, white clawed crayfish and great crested newts we also have significant experience working with badgers, water voles, otters and reptiles.
Finally, Paul Diamond (MD) is a Somerset man: born and bred in Bath. We cover all of the districts within Somerset – and extend into Bristol too.
Ecological Phase 1 Surveys
Phase 1 or extended Phase 1 surveys are generally required for all proposed development sites, whether larger sites on agricultural / brown field site or small back gardens. We can advise on the appropriate level of surveys. Please call or email for an informal discussion.
Bat Surveys
There are a whole host of reasons that a local authority might request a bat survey.
Invariably, barn conversions and alterations to an existing roof structure no matter how minor, will sometimes trigger a requirement for a bat survey. Initially, this is a ‘scoping survey’ to consider whether more complete surveys are actually required. Often this initial survey is all that is required. Other times this is simply a precursor to Emergence Surveys. Please call to discuss your personal requirements.
Tree Surveys for Development – BS5837 – 2012
Having your Tree Survey undertaken by Ecological Surveys Ltd means that both the Ecology and Arboricultural Surveys are in concorde. Invariably with both surveys undertaken concurrently there is a cost saving too