Arborist Assessment
Clear answers about the trees you own, from a certified arborist who is not trying to upsell a removal.
How we approach arborist assessment
An assessment starts with a conversation about what you are worried about: a lean that seems new, mushrooms at the base, a canopy thinning from the top, or a construction project near a favorite oak. Our ISA Certified Arborists and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified staff inspect the whole tree, from root flare to upper crown.
You receive a written report with photos, a plain-language summary and prioritized recommendations. We provide documentation for city permits, HOA requests, real estate transactions and insurance, and we are happy to talk through options that do not involve us at all.
Everything in a standard visit
- Level 2 basic risk assessment to ISA TRAQ methodology
- Root flare, trunk and crown inspection
- Resistance drilling or sounding when decay is suspected
- Soil and site condition notes
- Written report with photos and priorities
- Follow-up call to walk through the findings
The process, step by step
- step 1
Tell us the concern
Share photos and what changed. We book a visit, usually within 5 business days.
- step 2
On-site inspection
The arborist inspects each tree and uses tools like a mallet or resistograph when needed.
- step 3
Written report
You get a clear PDF with risk ratings, photos and recommended actions.
- step 4
Talk it through
A 15 minute call covers options, timing and budget with no pressure.
Why it is worth doing right
What affects the price
Every tree is different. These four things move the number the most.
- Number of trees
- Pricing covers the first tree with a lower rate for each additional one.
- Level of detail
- Advanced testing like resistance drilling adds time.
- Report type
- Construction tree protection plans take more documentation.
- Credit toward work
- The fee is credited if you book recommended work within 60 days.
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Arborist Assessment questions
Can't find your answer? An arborist, not a call center, gets back to you the same business day.
See all questionsNo. Free estimates price specific work. A paid assessment evaluates risk and health in depth and produces a written report.
Yes. If less than about 30 percent of the canopy is lost, treatment is usually effective and cheaper than removal.
Yes. Buyers and sellers use our reports to understand upcoming tree costs.
Let's look at your trees together.
Free, itemized estimates from an ISA-certified arborist, usually within 5 business days.
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