Origin Environmental

a green city with the view from the river. Tree trees framing the river bank of a historic industrial area.

Why Choose Origin

Expertise you can trust, delivered by a team you’ll actually enjoy working with.

At Origin, we believe environmental compliance should be straightforward. Our friendly team specialises in practical tree and ecology solutions tailored to your specific project needs. We dive deep into the details from day one, helping you avoid unexpected costs and keeping your timeline on track.

Whether you are clearing a garden TPO or managing a multi-phase build, we balance your site’s immediate requirements with your long-term vision.

Why our clients stay with us:

  • Early Advice: We spot the "red flags" before they become expensive problems.

  • Versatile Experience: Expert handling of projects of every size and scope.

  • Reliability: A commitment to clear communication and your ultimate project success.

What We Do

Origin Environmental is a Midlands-based consultancy providing a pragmatic, solution-based approach to Arboriculture, Ecology, and Topographical Surveys.

Our expert team is commercially minded and time-focused, helping you bridge the gap between project goals and environmental compliance.

  • Arboriculture & Tree Risk: From BS5837 surveys for planning to Tree Risk Management and safety audits for landowners, schools, and estates.

  • Ecology & Biodiversity: Preliminary appraisals, protected species surveys (Bats, GCN, Badgers), and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) strategies.

  • Topographical Surveys: High-precision land mapping that provides the essential foundation for your design and planning applications.

Whether you’re unlocking a development site or fulfilling your duty of care, we provide the clarity and expertise to move your project forward.

Origin Testimonials

  • Oscar Briggs - Manor Oak Homes

    Origin is always proactive and a real team player, who is always happy to pick up the phone and talk through ideas to come up with the best solution.

  • Alison Challis - Planning Officer , Arcadis

    Jack really knows his stuff and is easy to work alongside. He has excellent negotiation skills; communicates in a very professional manner and in a way which is accessible to those who are not familiar with his area of expertise.

  • Donna Bowles - Home Owner

    Jack provides a very professional service. His communication is excellent with a fast turnaround and high standard of work. Would recommend.

  • Kassim Ahmed, Operations Manager - Ark St Alban’s Academy

    We used Origin Environmental for a tree survey for a planning application. The service we received was quick and excellent and Jack was a pleasure to work with.

  • Katie Warren - Ecologist

    Jack has worked on numerous projects of mine and provides an excellent service. He is organised, efficient and produces high standards of work. Would have no hesitation in recommending him.

  • Enda Coughlan - Architect,- IDP

    Origin provide a fast, reliable service and can be depended upon to provide thorough and accurate surveys.

  • Duncan Vercoe - Talbot Homes

    Great team, turned around site visit and report in less than 5 working days. Will be one of our “go to” consultants moving forward.

  • Soji Thomas - Home Owner

    Jack is a fantastic Arboricultural consultant. Very good communication throughout the process, very knowledgeable, understanding the client's needs and outstanding reports. Even I had a difficult position to sort things out jack made it so easy on detailing and submission of the tree reports to the council and had a very good follow-up and completed the application successful.

  • Michael Perry - David Granger Architectural Design

    Work with Jack on a regular basis and he's always very helpful and knowledgeable. Provides a great service, friendly and fast turn around.

  • Evie Margetts - Corporate Architecture

    We have been working with Jack for around 3 years now, he is an excellent experienced Arboriculturalist! He is incredibly professional, friendly, and always maintains high levels of communication throughout the process. His helpfulness and expertise always allows the process to go so smoothly. Highly recommended!

  • Wendy Hopkins - Brodie Planning Associates

    We have used Origin Environmental on behalf of our clients on numerous occasions and will continue to use them as they offer a highly professional service and are simply lovely people to work with. They communicate well, deliver within timeframes, and go that extra mile when needed. A safe pair of hands when it comes to trees and biodiversity. I cannot recommend highly enough.

  • Paul Jackson - Castle Surveys

    We’ve worked closely with Origin Environmental for a number of years now and they are, without doubt, one of the best organisations we collaborate with. Their environmental services are consistently thorough, professional and reliable, and their technical knowledge gives us real confidence on every project. Communication is always clear and proactive, reports and deliverables are produced on time, and any queries are dealt with quickly and professionally.