Can a leaning tree be saved?
Sometimes. A tree that has always leaned is very different from one that leaned last week. We check the root plate and soil for movement, which is what actually tells us.
Tree health
Certified Arborist Tree Health & Risk Assessments
Plenty of trees that look doomed can be saved, and plenty that look fine are already failing inside. An assessment from an ISA Certified Arborist gives you a written diagnosis before you spend thousands on a removal you may not need — or find out the hard way that you did.
What's included
- Visual tree risk assessment following TRAQ methodology
- Pest and disease identification — beetles, borers, canker, root rot
- Soil compaction and root zone evaluation
- Structural review: codominant stems, included bark, decay pockets
- Written report with photos, risk rating, and recommended actions
- Reports suitable for HOAs, permits, insurers, and real estate closings
Worth getting a second opinion when
- Someone quoted a removal without explaining what's wrong with the tree
- Thinning canopy, early leaf drop, or off-color foliage
- Sawdust, pitch tubes, or exit holes on the trunk
- Fungal conks or mushrooms at the root flare
- You're buying or selling a property with large trees near the house
What it costs
A standard residential assessment with a written report starts at $150, and we credit it toward the work if you hire us for the recommended treatment or removal. Multi-tree and HOA property surveys are quoted by lot size.
Call (904) 496-7261 or request a free estimate.
How the job runs
- 1
Site visit
The arborist inspects the tree from root flare to canopy, plus the target zone underneath it.
- 2
Diagnosis
We identify what's actually wrong — pest, pathogen, mechanical damage, or site conditions.
- 3
Written report
You get a documented risk rating with photos, delivered by email, usable for HOA or permit submissions.
- 4
Treatment plan
Clear next steps and timelines: mitigation pruning, soil work, monitoring, or removal.
Arborist tree health assessments questions we get asked
Do you provide reports for HOAs or permits?
Yes. Our written assessments include photos and a risk rating and are regularly accepted for HOA approvals and municipal removal permits.
Will you recommend removal if it isn't needed?
No. The assessment fee stands on its own, so there's no incentive to sell you a takedown. Plenty of assessments end with pruning and a monitoring schedule.
Where we do arborist tree health assessments
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Free, no-pressure estimates from an ISA Certified Arborist. Same day response on most calls.