Arbtech: Heritage Statement Cost and Turnaround 2026
Arbtech. Known for a strong online presence in ecology and tree surveys, Arbtech also arranges Heritage Statements through a partner heritage consultancy. Fee: Quote-only. Arbtech previously advertised a fixed fee from £695 plus VAT, but that dedicated pricing page has been withdrawn and heritage work is now priced on a free-quote basis that varies by asset, development size and scope. Turnaround: Typically quoted at 10 to 15 working days.
What they specialise in
Arbtech is primarily an ecology and arboriculture survey firm with a high-converting website; Heritage Statements are delivered via a partner consultancy rather than an in-house heritage team. There is no published fixed fee to quote from now, so treat any figure as a per-case quotation. Heritage consultancies routinely flex fee in either direction based on scope, asset grade and the LPA's expressed expectations.
How they fit the four-band fee map
- Band 1 (no statement): not applicable.
- Band 2 (one-page Statement): yes, core scope via the partner consultancy.
- Band 3 (full HIA): yes, core scope.
- Band 4 (HIA + DBA): usually subcontract DBA component to a CIfA-Registered archaeology specialist.
Verifying credentials before instructing
- Check the named author's RIBA, IHBC, CIfA or RICS-BCA accreditation directly on the relevant register.
- Request a recent case study where the LPA published its officer report, gives you third-party calibration.
- Confirm fee is ex VAT, and whether reasonable travel and out-of-pocket are included.
- Confirm the deliverable: PDF report, with or without sample wording for the Design and Access Statement integration.
What this site does not know
Where a consultancy does not publish per-project rates (most do not), the fee band shown is derived from market observation, comparable published quotes and case-study disclosures. Treat as indicative only; commission a quote directly. This site has no commercial relationship with the vendor.