Arborist Consultation & Tree Health Assessment
Expert advice from certified arborists to help you make the right tree care decisions
Sometimes you need expert advice, not just a cut or removal. Not sure if that oak is healthy or a risk? Wondering if a tree can be saved? Our ISA-certified arborist can inspect your tree and give you an honest evaluation with professional recommendations.
What Arborist Consultations Cover
- Tree Health Diagnostics: Identifying signs of disease, pest infestations (like emerald ash borer or pine beetles), decay, and structural problems
- Risk Assessment: Evaluating whether a tree is likely to survive storms or if it's at end-of-life and poses a falling hazard
- Treatment Recommendations: Advising on pruning, cabling, disease treatment, or other interventions to improve tree health
- Removal vs. Preservation: Helping you decide if a tree should be removed or if it can be saved with proper care
- Planting Guidance: Recommending appropriate tree species for your yard conditions and landscape goals
- Root Problems: Diagnosing issues like girdling roots, root rot, or damage from construction
- Permit Assistance: Providing documentation for tree removal permits in Atlanta when required
When to Consult an Arborist
Consider scheduling a consultation if you notice:
- Sudden leaf loss or discoloration outside of seasonal changes
- Mushrooms or fungi growing on trunk or at the base
- Visible cracks, splits, or cavities in the trunk or major limbs
- Dead branches accumulating in the canopy
- Significant leaning (especially if recent or increasing)
- Bark falling off in large sections or peeling abnormally
- Construction or landscaping work planned near established trees
- Uncertainty about whether to remove or try to save a tree
Free Basic Assessments
We provide free basic tree assessments as part of our estimate process. If you're considering removal, pruning, or other work, we'll evaluate your trees at no charge.
Formal Reports Available
For detailed arborist reports (for permits, insurance claims, or legal purposes), we can provide professional documentation with photos and recommendations.
Honest Recommendations
We won't recommend unnecessary work. If your tree is healthy or a simple treatment will solve the issue, we'll tell you. Our goal is helping you make the best decision.
Local Expertise
With 15+ years serving Atlanta, we understand local tree species, common diseases, weather impacts, and soil conditions that affect tree health in this region.
Case Example: Saving a Historic Magnolia
A homeowner in Virginia-Highland contacted us about a 70-year-old magnolia that seemed to be declining. After our arborist inspection, we discovered the tree had scale insects and poor soil drainage. We recommended a treatment plan and drainage improvements instead of removal. Two years later, the magnolia is thriving with vibrant blooms. The homeowner was thrilled we saved this beloved tree that had been planted by their grandmother.
Common Tree Problems We Diagnose
Disease Issues
Oak wilt, anthracnose, root rot, verticillium wilt, and other fungal or bacterial infections affecting tree health.
Pest Infestations
Emerald ash borer, southern pine beetle, bagworms, scale insects, and other invasive pests common in Atlanta.
Structural Defects
Weak branch unions, co-dominant stems, included bark, cavities, and decay that compromise tree stability.
Environmental Stress
Drought damage, compacted soil, construction injury, lightning strikes, and other non-biological stressors.
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