Cost of Doing Nothing Risk Calculator
Tree Maintenance vs. Emergency Removal Cost Calculator
Explore how tree size, access and a possible TCCP award could change a planning scenario. These figures are illustrative assumptions—not contractor quotes, risk predictions or City award estimates.
Proactive Maintenance
Illustrative preservation-work scenario.
Eligible work can include pruning, cables, braces, props, soil/root care and pest management. Approval and amount are case-specific.
Emergency Removal
Illustrative removal-and-access scenario.
Actual removal cost depends on condition, access, equipment, disposal, permits and contractor pricing.
How to Use the Scenario Responsibly
The model uses a simple planning formula: maintenance equals DBH Ă— $15; removal equals DBH Ă— $45 plus the selected access allowance. Those multipliers are transparent assumptions, not London market averages.
Replace the model with written quotes from qualified professionals before making a decision. A tree-risk assessment determines whether pruning, support, monitoring or removal is appropriate; size alone cannot do that.
For TCCP planning, select an award assumption rather than treating $1,000 as automatic. The maximum is $1,000 per approved tree and $5,000 per property, most awards are lower, and work must wait for City approval.
Turn the Scenario into Real Numbers
Measure the tree, request a qualified assessment and compare written scopes before deciding.
Use the Quote Checklist