Arborist Consulting

What Arborist Consulting Includes

Arborist consulting covers a wide range of services. Here are the most common reasons people contact us for professional tree advice:

• •Tree risk assessment: We evaluate trees for safety hazards and structural problems
• •Construction impact analysis: We advise on protecting trees during building projects
• •Tree health diagnosis: We identify diseases, pests, and other problems affecting trees
• •Tree selection and planting: We recommend the best species for your location and goals
• •Property tree inventory: We catalog and assess all trees on your property
• •Expert witness services: We provide professional testimony for legal matters involving trees
• •Long-term care planning: We develop comprehensive tree management plans

Every consultation is customized to your needs. We might spend an hour walking your property, or we might develop a detailed written report with photographs and recommendations. Whatever your situation requires, we provide the expertise you need to make good decisions. Our full range of tree services means we can also implement any recommendations we make.

When Should You Hire an Arborist Consultant?

Many situations benefit from professional arborist advice. Here are scenarios where consulting makes sense:

Before Construction or Renovation: If you are building an addition, installing a pool, or doing major landscaping, trees can be affected. We help you understand which trees are at risk, how to protect valuable trees during construction, and which trees might need removal. Early planning prevents damage and saves money.

Buying or Selling Property: Trees add value to property, but they can also be liabilities. Before you buy, we can assess tree health and identify potential problems. If you are selling, we help you address tree issues that might affect the sale. A professional tree assessment gives everyone peace of mind.

Neighbor Disputes: Tree disputes between neighbors are common. Branches hang over fences, roots damage foundations, and views get blocked. An objective arborist assessment can clarify responsibilities and suggest solutions. Our professional trimming services can often resolve these issues while keeping everyone happy.

Insurance or Legal Issues: After storm damage or property damage claims, insurance companies often require professional arborist assessments. We provide detailed reports documenting tree conditions and damage. If legal issues arise involving trees, our certified arborists can provide expert opinions and testimony.

How Our Consulting Process Works

When you contact us for arborist consulting, we start by understanding your situation and goals. What questions do you need answered? What decisions are you facing? What concerns do you have? This conversation helps us focus on what matters most to you.

Next, we visit your property and conduct a thorough assessment. We examine trees up close, looking at bark condition, branch structure, root zones, and overall health. We check for diseases, pests, structural defects, and environmental stresses. We take photos and measurements as needed.

After our assessment, we provide our findings and recommendations. For simple consultations, we might give you verbal advice on the spot. For more complex situations, we prepare a written report detailing our observations, conclusions, and suggested actions. Our reports are clear and easy to understand, with photos and explanations of any technical terms.

If our recommendations include tree work, we can provide quotes for services like tree removal or ongoing maintenance. You are never obligated to hire us for the work, but many clients appreciate having one company handle both consulting and implementation.