Fast survey reports you can rely on
- We specialise in bat surveys for householders.
- Our experienced bat surveyors are fully qualified and insured.
- Your survey report will be ready the next working day.
- We’ve helped hundreds of people just like you.
You could have your report tomorrow
Small Company. Big Impact.
With our bat surveyors, you’ll get a faster and more personal service, direct communication, years of experience, and a high level of expertise, for a price that larger companies simply can’t match.
Avoid delays
We understand the importance of speed. That’s why we work swiftly, with reports ready the next working day, ensuring minimal delays in your project timeline.
Experts in our field
Our experienced ecologists hold protected species licenses, and have a wealth of knowledge and experience in ecological surveys and assessments.
Don’t waste your money
We offer competitive pricing without compromising on the quality or integrity of our services. Why spend more to get less?
A bat survey of a typical house costs £350 with the report ready to submit the next day.
We’ve helped hundreds of people just like you to get planning permission for loft conversions and extensions; and to make more space for their families in houses that they love.
You might have only found out that you needed a bat survey at the last minute. You could have been waiting for permission to come through but then received an email asking for a bat survey report instead.
We know that this has probably come as an unpleasant surprise and that you just want to get planning permission and start work.
All the ecology surveys you need
We provide a full set of bat surveys on projects from home extensions to small commercial developments. If you need help or advice on your project, please give us a call.
Preliminary roost assessment
A preliminary roost assessment is the type of bat survey which is usually requested by your local planning authority, so that they can validate your planning application. We’ll just need to have a look in the attic, and cellar, and around the outside, to see if bats are likely to use the building.
- A survey of a typical house costs £350
- The report will be ready the next working day.
Bat presence-absence surveys
Bat presence absence surveys are required when bat droppings or other indications of use by bats have been found during a preliminary roost assessment; or when the building has a number of features which could be used by roosting bats, which can’t be ruled out during the initial survey.
The surveys can only be completed between May and September, as this is when bats are active, and can be seen in flight.
Ground level tree assessments
Ground level tree assessments are the first stage in checking any tree for roosting bats. The survey will be required if you are planning to remove any trees which could be used by roosting bats. Or if your plans could increase levels of light and disturbance and your site is adjacent to trees.
The inspection can be carried out at any time of year.
What our customers are saying about us
“Used Stewart for a Bat scoping survey in Manchester. Very knowledgeable and approachable. Extremely quick turnaround and reasonable rates. Be confident using Gritstone for your ecological consultancy work. 5*”
Paul T – Housing Developer
“I called Stewart and he came the next day for a bat survey that I urgently needed for my planning application, walked me through all the details, provided a very efficient service using high tech. equipment, and received my report 1 day after the inspection. The prices were reasonable with no VAT. Would highly recommend.”
Mariam M, Householder
“Really helpful and professional. Able to carry out a survey within a couple of days and feedback the following day. Great value for money compared to other companies. Thanks again Stewart!”
Heather L – Householder
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FAQs
Do bats roost in houses?
Bats can roost in houses and other buildings. Bats in the UK are quite small, and live in small cracks and crevices. Unlike the HUGE bats you might see hanging from trees on the telly, or at the zoo. (A pipistrelle bat is about the same size as the end of my thumb.)
In buildings bats quite often tuck in between roofing materials, or into cavity walls, where you would never know they were there. Bats roost under roof and ridge tiles, or under lead flashing, fascia boards or faults in brickwork.
However, one of the most important factors is habitat. In general there are more bats in areas of countryside, than in dense urban areas, which are noisier, have more light at night, and have less places for bats to feed.
Why work with Gritstone Ecology?
We are a small consultancy, which gives us a lot of advantages over larger multidisciplinary consultancies. A small company is better for customers with small projects for a number of reasons:
- You have all our attention: a consultant at a larger consultancy will have lots of different projects on the go at any one time, giving each project just enough attention to keep the plates spinning. We take on fewer projects, and so we will give you exactly what you need, and your project will get all of our attention. We don’t like dropping plates.
- Surveys tailored to your specific needs: We can be flexible in our approach, and work with your needs to get the results you want.
- We’re easy to talk to: You won’t need to go through the switchboard, or get passed around different departments. You can speak directly to the surveyor, from the initial quote, through to project completion.
- Don’t waste your money: We have lower overhead costs compared to larger firms, which allows us to offer more competitive pricing, particularly for smaller projects.
- You’ll get all of our expertise: Our surveyors hold their own protected species licences, and have years of experience. Unlike larger companies who will often send out a trainee to work on your project.
Overall, the personalised attention, flexibility, direct communication, cost-effectiveness, and specialised expertise, makes us a great choice for small projects.
Get in touch
To get in touch, please either use the form below, contact us by email, or give us a call. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
We will only use the details you provide to contact you in relation to your enquiry. We do not cold call customers, or pass on your details to anyone else.
Get in touch
If you have any questions about our services, or just want to talk through your project, please get in touch.
Contact
07958314857
info@gritstone.org
Opening hours
| Monday | 8am – 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8am – 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8am – 6pm |
| Thursday | 8am – 6pm |
| Friday | 8am – 6pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |