We examine the whole tree, roots to leaves, along with what’s around it. Wind, lightning, and heavy rain are the conditions most tree failures happen in or right after, so we look at exposure to those along with soil conditions, slope, nearby construction, and trenching, since all of them affect how likely a tree is to fail. Every tree carries some risk, and that risk generally grows as a tree gets larger and more mature. Telling a minor flaw apart from a real hazard takes a working knowledge of tree structure and physiology, which is what our certified arborists are trained in.
People call us before buying or selling a property with mature trees, when a tree looks like it’s leaning more than it used to, when a neighbor’s tree overhangs their yard, or to get a second opinion on a removal quote from someone else.
We walk the property and give you a clear recommendation on the spot as to whether to save it, monitor it, treat it, or remove it. Written documentation is available for insurance, real estate, or municipal needs.
