What's Included
On-Site Evaluation
Full property inspection of all trees, including structural assessment, health evaluation, and risk identification.
Structural Analysis
Detailed assessment of lean, crown condition, decay, branch attachment strength, and root system integrity.
Risk Rating
ISA-standard hazard evaluation with failure probability and consequence assessment. Clear risk classification (low, moderate, high).
Written Report
Comprehensive documentation with findings, risk level, recommended actions, and priority timeline.
Mitigation Recommendations
Specific action recommendations, whether immediate removal is needed, or if management (pruning, monitoring) suffices.
Consultation Included
Phone or email follow-up to answer questions and discuss findings in detail.
Who Needs This Service
Homeowners with Older Trees
Trees over 40–50 years old, leaning trees, trees near your home, or trees with visible damage warrant professional evaluation.
Home Buyers & Real Estate Agents
Before purchasing property with mature trees, an assessment identifies potential liabilities and remediation costs.
Storm Damage Situations
After a storm or when you notice dead branches, broken limbs, or uprooted trees, a formal assessment guides next steps.
Construction & Renovation Projects
If you're building, remodeling, or significantly grading around trees, an assessment protects valuable trees and documents baseline conditions.
Insurance & Legal Protection
If you've received a tree-related insurance claim, faced a lawsuit, or need documentation for a permit, a professional assessment supports your position.
Property Managers & Developers
Regular assessments of landscape trees on commercial or multi-family properties reduce liability and identify maintenance priorities.
The Assessment Process
Request
Fill out the form or call. Provide your address and describe the trees you're concerned about — age, size, condition, or specific concerns.
Schedule
We'll confirm a date and time that works for you. Most assessments take 1–2 hours depending on property size and tree count.
Evaluate
An ISA Certified Arborist visits your property, inspects all trees, documents findings, and takes photos of significant defects or hazards.
Report
You receive a written report (typically 3–5 business days) with detailed findings, risk ratings, and specific recommendations for each tree.
Follow-Up
We're available by phone or email to discuss the report, answer questions, and help you understand next steps and priorities.
Pricing
Flat-fee pricing based on property size and tree count. Rush service available for real estate transactions and permit deadlines.
- Full property inspection
- Up to 8 trees
- Written report
- 3–5 day turnaround
Most residential properties fall within $300–$600. Large estates or multi-tree evaluations are priced per tree.
For active real estate transactions or urgent permit deadlines, we can often accommodate 1–2 day turnaround at 50% premium.
Common Questions
An ISA Certified Arborist visits your property and performs a comprehensive evaluation of each tree's structural integrity, health, and proximity to buildings, utilities, and people. We assess hazards using ISA methodology, evaluate the likelihood of failure, identify consequences, and assign a risk rating. You receive a detailed written report outlining findings and recommended actions.
Tree risk assessments range from $300–$600 depending on the number of trees, property size, and complexity. Most residential properties with 3–8 trees fall in the $400–$550 range. We provide a price estimate before scheduling. Turnaround is typically 3–5 business days.
Get an assessment if you notice leaning trees, large dead branches, proximity of trees to your home, after a storm, before purchasing property with mature trees, or if your insurance company requires one. If a tree is actively dangerous (partially uprooted, large hanging branches), contact a tree service immediately rather than waiting for an assessment.
If removal is recommended, the assessment report provides a clear explanation of why. You can then get quotes from vetted tree services. We can help you understand which recommendations are urgent versus long-term, and can review tree service quotes to ensure the scope matches the risk level.
Not exactly. A tree risk assessment focuses on hazard evaluation and mitigation. An insurance or legal report is more detailed, documented for third-party use, and often requires specific formats. If you need an assessment with formal documentation for insurance or legal purposes, specify that when requesting the service.
An assessment evaluates the probability of failure and the likely consequences if failure occurs. No assessment can predict with 100% certainty whether a tree will fail — trees are living organisms. A formal assessment reduces uncertainty by identifying visible structural defects and hazards that warrant action.
A tree risk assessment report can support permit applications, especially for protected tree removal where you must document a legitimate hazard. Some municipalities have specific format requirements — let us know if you need the report formatted for a specific city's permit process.
Schedule a Tree Risk Assessment
Provide your address and tree concerns. We'll respond with availability and a firm price estimate within 4 hours (business days).
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