2026 TCCP quote audit
How to Review an Arborist Quote Before You Apply
A useful quote does not need secret wording. It needs the City’s required details, eligible work that is described clearly, and a professional who meets London’s qualification rules.
Required by the City
The five details your quote should contain
London’s 2026 program page lists the following information. The arborist’s assessment, quote and supporting documentation should be no more than six months old.
- 1Arborist information
Name, business information and enough credential detail for City staff to assess qualifications.
- 2Services or materials
Describe what will be supplied—for example, pruning specified branches or installing a support system.
- 3The customer
The quote should identify the property owner or applicant receiving the service.
- 4The cost
Show the quoted price. The City determines the eligible award on a case-by-case basis.
- 5The quote date
Use current documents; the City says the assessment and supporting material should be no more than six months old.
Required
Published City fields
Arborist, recipient, work or materials, cost and date.
Recommended
Review-friendly detail
Tree location, species, approximate DBH, work objective, branches or stems involved and separate optional items.
Not a guarantee
“Grant-approved” wording
No contractor can promise the City’s decision or a particular award amount.
Scope quality
What stronger wording looks like
“Trim maple — $1,200.”
“Prune dead and cracked branches from the rear-yard maple and selectively reduce the overextended limb above the driveway to improve structure. Remove debris from site.”
The stronger example is a clarity recommendation, not a City-prescribed sentence.
Red flags
Pause before accepting a quote that includes these claims
Guaranteed funding
The City reviews applications, conducts or arranges site verification and decides the award.
Work before approval
Retrospective applications are not eligible. Do not begin work before City approval.
Topping as routine care
Topping is inconsistent with accepted pruning guidance and can create stress, decay and future risk.
No credential details
Ask which accepted qualification the person performing the work holds and how it can be verified.
Primary sources
Check the official rules
Program decisions are made by the City of London. These sources were reviewed on July 29, 2026.