Robert Oates

I founded Arbtech in 2004 as a sole trader, providing tree surveys, landscape and forestry consultancy—having spent my years prior to this working as a tree surgeon.

Then as now, the focus at Arbtech is on competitiveness, speed and reliability.

Uniquely, under one roof we directly employ a team of ten specialists that are able to provide any type of arboricultural report or protected species and habitats survey to support your planning application. Our arboricultural and ecological surveys are delivered nationally by employees based at home (including e.g. Luton, Tunbridge Wells and East Sussex) and those based at our offices in Cheshire, Surrey and central London. As you might expect, this is considerably quicker and cheaper than everyone driving out from one location, as is the traditional model for consultancies.

My ambition is to continue to build a business that is profitable; that is respected for its commitment to science; that contributes positively to the projects of clients and above all, the careers of our employees.

I like houseplants, Apple products and motorbikes. I am a fitness fanatic (I run 6 miles every day before work), enjoy cooking dinner for my wife, and I love my job. Oh, and American football… go New Orleans Saints!!!!

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