Surrey Tree Surveys

The City of Surrey's Tree Bylaw aims to reduce the amount of trees that are killed, cut or damaged during house construction through their tree protection and replanting requirements.

If you are building a house in Surrey, then you will need a tree survey signed by a BC Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer before the city will issue your building permit.

The tree survey is an important document that will detail the location and species of any significant trees, as well as any rights-of-way, easements, utilities and existing grades on the property.

Properly recording and protecting trees is very important. You can be fined up to $10,000 for illegally cutting or removing a tree on your property.