Sometimes you need an honest assessment from someone who is not also trying to sell you a job. Our consulting gives you an independent evaluation of your trees — what they need, what they do not, and what the risks are. Our TRAQ-qualified arborists provide written reports suitable for real estate, insurance, and HOA purposes.
Tree Risk Assessment
A tree risk assessment is a structured evaluation of a tree’s likelihood of failure and the potential consequences of that failure. Our arborists are TRAQ-qualified (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification) through the ISA, which is the recognized professional standard for conducting formal tree risk assessments.
Risk assessments evaluate:
- Structural defects: included bark, co-dominant stems, cracks, decay pockets, root damage
- Site conditions: proximity to targets (structures, utilities, pedestrian areas), soil conditions, root zone conflicts
- Tree health and species-specific risk factors
- Likelihood of failure under normal conditions and storm loading
Written TRAQ reports document findings, risk rating, and recommended actions. These reports are accepted by insurance carriers, HOA boards, attorneys, and real estate professionals as evidence of professional evaluation.
Pre-Purchase Tree Evaluation
Buying property with established trees in Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington, or Worthington? A consulting visit before closing is one of the better investments you can make. Mature trees are significant assets — and significant liabilities if they are structurally compromised, diseased, or at the end of their useful life.
A pre-purchase evaluation includes an assessment of all significant trees on the property, condition notes, approximate value of healthy specimens, and a candid view of any trees that are likely to need removal within five to ten years. This gives you real information to factor into purchase decisions, negotiation, or budgeting for tree work after closing.
Construction and Development Protection
Construction activity is one of the leading causes of tree decline and death in Central Ohio. Root zone compaction, grade changes, trenching, and soil disturbance during construction can kill a mature tree years after the project is complete — by which point the damage is irreversible.
We provide pre-construction tree inventories, protection zone specifications, tree protection fencing guidance, and monitoring during construction phases. This is particularly relevant for:
- Home additions and garage builds
- Driveway or hardscape installation near tree roots
- Utility trenching across root zones
- Grading or drainage work near established trees
- Commercial development adjacent to tree preservation areas
HOA Documentation and Dispute Resolution
Dublin, New Albany, Upper Arlington, and many Westerville and Worthington communities have HOA requirements around tree removal, trimming, and preservation. We provide written reports and documentation suitable for HOA approval submissions, and are familiar with navigating the requirements of planned unit developments throughout Central Ohio.
We also provide independent second opinions for homeowners facing tree-related disputes with neighbors, municipalities, or HOA boards.
Insurance and Liability Documentation
If a tree has failed or is suspected of posing an imminent hazard, a written assessment from a TRAQ-qualified arborist documents the tree condition and the basis for any work performed. This documentation is relevant for insurance claims and for establishing that reasonable care was taken in managing known tree hazards.
Curious about arborist consulting costs? We break down pricing for consulting visits and written reports.
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