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For US Arborists

Arborist &
tree surgeon invoice app.

Removals, crown lifting, stump grinding, TPO and conservation area jobs — snap your job notes or speak them, and TradieNotes builds a professional invoice before you're off site.

60 seconds Sales Tax ready Reads arborist jobs No signup
The 60-second job

From the chainsaw to a invoice.

Three steps before you've loaded the chipper. No data entry, no spreadsheets, no laptop.

1
STEP 01
Snap or speak
Photo or voice — any scrawl works
2
STEP 02
AI reads it
Labour, materials & totals extracted
3
STEP 03
PDF ready
Invoice emailed instantly
Made for the trade

Built for arborists.

Trained on the way US arborists actually write up a job — not generic invoicing software.

Reads arborist job notes

Felling, pruning, stump work, TPO jobs — our AI reads your shorthand the way you write it on the job and builds a clean, itemised invoice.

Tree removal / felling
Crown lift / crown reduction
Stump grinding
Storm damage & hazard removal
Arborist report / assessment
Green waste & chipping

🎤Voice notes from the site

Tree down and site cleared? Speak your job notes before you pack the chipper — client, tree type, rigging or crane use, hours. Invoice ready by the time you're at the next job.

The full range

Every tree job, sorted.

From a straightforward hedge trim to a TPO-protected removal, TradieNotes keeps up with the range of jobs US arborists actually run.

🌳TPO & Conservation Area trees

Trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order, or within a Conservation Area, usually need written consent from the local planning authority before removal or major work — councils typically have 8 weeks to determine a TPO application, or 6 weeks for a section 211 notice. Note the reference in your job notes and it's tracked as its own line.

📋Arborist reports

A written arborist report (often a BS5837 survey) is frequently required to support a TPO or planning application, and is commonly invoiced separately from the physical removal or pruning job that follows once consent is granted.

🪓Stump & waste jobs

Stump grinding, chipping, and green waste removal are common add-ons to a felling job. Note each one separately so the client sees exactly what they're paying for beyond the tree work itself.

Working at height & chainsaw safety

Climbing, rigging, and chainsaw work fall under OSHA fall protection standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M) and the ANSI Z133 arborist safety standard, and carry real risk. TradieNotes doesn't manage your safety paperwork, but a note like "rigged descent, harness used" in your job notes keeps a record for your own files if a client or insurer ever asks.

Arborist FAQ

Questions, answered.

Can it handle Tree Preservation Order or conservation area jobs?+
Yes. Trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or within a Conservation Area usually need written consent from the local planning authority before removal or major work. Note the TPO reference in your job notes and it appears on the invoice as a separate compliance line.
How long does a TPO application take?+
Councils typically have 8 weeks to determine a TPO works application, or 6 weeks for a section 211 notice in a Conservation Area. That timeline doesn't affect your invoicing — you can still quote and invoice for the arborist report or assessment while consent is pending.
Can it separate a written arborist report from the physical job?+
Yes. Note the report as its own line item, separate from felling, pruning, or stump work, since it's often invoiced and paid before the physical job goes ahead.
Does it handle stump grinding and green waste removal separately?+
Yes. Stump grinding, chipping, and green waste removal are common add-ons to a felling job — note each one and it's itemised as its own line rather than lumped into general labour.
What about working at height and chainsaw safety compliance?+
TradieNotes doesn't manage your certification paperwork, but tree work involving climbing, rigging, or chainsaw use falls under OSHA fall protection standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart M) and the ANSI Z133 arborist safety standard, and carries real risk — a job note like "rigged descent, harness used" keeps a record for your own files.
What does a typical tree removal job cost?+
Costs vary hugely by tree size, access, and whether a TPO application or crane is needed, but small-to-medium residential removals commonly run $350-$1,200+. Your invoice reflects whatever you actually charged.
Can I invoice for crown lifting, pruning, or storm-damage work separately from removals?+
Yes. Describe the job type in your notes — removal, crown lift, pruning, storm damage — and it's captured and itemised correctly, whether it's one job or several on the same property.
Are the invoices sales-tax ready?+
Yes — every invoice itemises labour and materials and includes a Sales Tax line you fill in before exporting. Sales tax rules vary by state, so TradieNotes doesn\'t auto-calculate a rate for you.
Do I need an account?+
No account needed. Create one free to save your invoice history, or just snap and pay $2.
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