Arborist Consulting

What Arborist Consulting Services Include

Our consulting services cover a wide range of tree-related needs. Whether you need a simple opinion or comprehensive property assessment, we provide professional expertise tailored to your situation.

Consulting Services We Provide

• Tree Health Assessments: Comprehensive evaluation of tree health, including examination for disease, pest problems, structural defects, and environmental stress. We provide written reports with detailed findings and recommendations.
• Risk Evaluations: Professional assessment of trees that may pose hazards to structures, people, or property. We evaluate structural stability and failure potential to help you understand and manage risks.
• Construction Impact Analysis: Evaluation of how proposed construction will affect existing trees. We recommend protection measures and identify trees that should be preserved versus those that will not survive the project.
• Tree Preservation Planning: Development of comprehensive plans to protect valuable trees during construction or development. We work with builders and homeowners to minimize tree damage and maximize survival rates.
• Species Selection and Planting Advice: Recommendations on the best tree species for your specific location and goals. We consider soil conditions, climate, space constraints, and maintenance requirements to suggest appropriate trees.
• Expert Witness Services: Professional testimony and documentation for legal matters involving trees. We provide objective expert opinions for property disputes, insurance claims, and litigation.

When You Need an Arborist Consultation

Many tree situations benefit from professional consultation before taking action. Getting expert advice early can prevent expensive mistakes and help you make informed choices about your trees and property.

Common Consultation Scenarios

Before buying property, tree consultations reveal potential problems that might affect your decision or negotiation. Hidden tree issues like disease, structural defects, or invasive roots can cost thousands to address later. Our pre-purchase assessments identify these concerns so you know what you are getting into.

Planning construction or additions to your home requires understanding how work will impact your trees. Damage to tree roots during excavation often kills trees years after construction ends. We help you plan projects to minimize tree damage and maximize preservation of valuable specimens. This guidance protects your landscape investment and can prevent conflicts with local tree ordinances.

When neighbors disagree about trees, professional consultation provides objective assessment that can resolve disputes. We document tree conditions, assess responsibility for problems, and recommend fair solutions. For trees you suspect are unhealthy or dangerous, consultation clarifies whether removal is necessary or if treatment can save them. We provide the facts you need to make good decisions about tree care.

How Our Consulting Process Works

Professional arborist consulting follows a systematic approach to ensure thorough assessment and accurate recommendations. We take the time needed to understand your situation and provide useful guidance.

What to Expect

Consultations begin with a detailed site visit where we examine your trees and discuss your concerns or goals. Our arborists use specialized tools and techniques to assess tree health and structure. We may take soil samples, measure trees, photograph conditions, and document findings. This thorough examination forms the basis for our recommendations.

After the site visit, we prepare a written report detailing our findings. This document includes tree inventory, health assessments, identified problems, and clear recommendations for action. Photos and diagrams help illustrate important points. The report is written in plain language you can understand, not just technical jargon.

We meet with you to review the report and answer questions. This discussion ensures you understand the situation and your options. We help you prioritize recommendations based on urgency, budget, and your goals. If you decide to move forward with tree work, we can provide that service or simply give you the information needed to hire other contractors.

Consulting Questions Answered

Here are answers to common questions about arborist consulting services.