Tree Risk Assessments
It’s not just a tree; it’s an integral part of a property’s value and charm. Let our team of licensed professional arborists provide the care and expertise your trees need to thrive safely and beautifully.
A formal tree risk assessment involves a comprehensive evaluation of the tree in question, including its health, structure, and location. An expert arborist can identify any potential hazards and provide recommendations for addressing them. These recommendations can help you and your neighbor come to a mutually satisfactory resolution that can maintain the beauty of your homes and neighborhoods.
Planning for the Future
Investing in a formal assessment can also help avoid future disputes. By identifying potential hazards early on, you can take steps to mitigate them before they become more serious. This can help prevent future disagreements and maintain a positive relationship with your neighbor.
At Tree Resolutions, we use only expert arborists who are trained to conduct formal tree risk assessments. Our team uses the latest techniques and equipment to evaluate trees and provide comprehensive reports. We can also provide expert testimony in case of legal proceedings related to tree disputes.
Disputes over trees can be a common source of tension and conflict, tree risk assessments can defuse the situation. If you’re dealing with a tree-related dispute with your neighbor, a formal tree risk assessment by an expert arborist can help resolve the issue.
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Our comprehensive assessment includes a visual inspection and often advanced techniques such as infrared thermography, aerial inspections, wood coring, and sounding. Upon request, the arborist will provide a detailed report outlining the condition of your tree and recommendations for mitigating risk, including pruning, cabling, bracing, or in some cases, removal.
Trees, despite their majesty and grandeur, can pose significant risks if they are damaged or not properly maintained. Overgrown branches, diseased or decayed wood, and injured root systems can lead to property damage, injury, or even loss of life in severe cases. With climate change presenting increasingly unpredictable weather, the risks have never been greater.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you tell if a tree is safe?
It’s important to acknowledge that every tree carries a certain degree of risk. Hence, it would be quite a stretch to bestow upon any tree the label of “safe” without attracting an urgent call from our insurance company to our esteemed attorney. But fear not! The good news is that the vast majority of trees graciously offer us a bounty of rewards that greatly surpass any potential risks they may present.
Do you use advanced tech on every tree?
Certain tree assessment techniques can be invasive and detrimental to the tree’s health. When considering the worth of the data obtained, it becomes crucial to weigh the associated costs and risks. Trees possess nuanced anatomical irregularities that demand extensive expertise to identify. Our highly skilled arborists are adept at detecting such anomalies, allowing for thorough scrutiny and appropriate recommendations when needed.
How do drones contribute to tree risk assessment?
Drones provide an aerial perspective, allowing us to inspect the higher parts of the tree, which are often difficult to reach. They can capture high-resolution images and videos, assisting in the detection of defects or signs of disease.
What is tree risk assessment?
Tree risk assessment is a process of identifying potential hazards posed by trees. It involves inspecting trees for signs of disease, decay, or structural instability, and using tools like drones, sounding, and infrared thermography to assess their health and stability.
How does infrared thermography work in tree risk assessment?
Infrared thermography helps identify hidden issues in trees. It uses heat-sensing technology to detect temperature variations within the tree, which can indicate problems like decay or internal water stress that aren’t visible externally.
Why would I need a tree risk assessment?
If you have trees on your property, a tree risk assessment can help detect potential risks like falling branches or tree failure. It’s especially important for older or diseased trees, or following severe weather events.
What is “sounding,” and why is it important?
“Sounding” is our arborist version of tree whispering. By tapping the tree with a mallet, we listen to its response. A healthy tree resonates like a solid rock, while a hollow or unhealthy one echoes like a bass drum. It’s a delicate language that takes years of experience comparing sounds of standing trees to defective trees being felled in order to master.
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In summary, a formal tree risk assessment by an expert arborist can help resolve disputes and reduce liability related to trees. It can provide a comprehensive evaluation of the tree in question and help identify potential hazards and ways to mitigate them.