What's Included in Our Reports
Every assessment includes a site visit, photographs of each evaluated tree, a written narrative for each tree of concern, a risk matrix rating (low / moderate / high / extreme) per ISA standards, and specific recommendations: monitor, prune, cable, or remove. For HOAs and property managers, we deliver a portfolio-style report with a prioritized action plan and budget estimates.
- ✓Level 1 (walk-by) visual screening for large properties
- ✓Level 2 (detailed) ground-based assessment per ISA Best Management Practices
- ✓Level 3 (advanced) including resistance drilling or sonic tomography where indicated
- ✓Written report with photos, risk ratings, and recommendations
- ✓Expert witness and deposition support available
When You Need a Formal Assessment
You need a formal assessment when stakes go beyond your own peace of mind — when a tree's condition will be the subject of an insurance claim, a real estate transaction, an HOA budget vote, an easement dispute, or litigation. A written report from a qualified assessor carries weight that a verbal opinion does not.
We're also called for pre-purchase tree inspections on Upstate properties with significant mature canopy, where a buyer wants to understand the future tree-care liability before closing.
The TRAQ Framework
Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is the International Society of Arboriculture's standardized methodology for evaluating tree risk. It accounts for three independent factors: likelihood of failure, likelihood of impacting a target, and consequence of impact. A dead 80-foot pine in the back of an unused 40-acre tract is low risk despite being a clear failure candidate, because there's no target. The same tree leaning toward a child's bedroom window is extreme risk. TRAQ gives us a defensible framework to communicate that distinction in writing.
Pricing & Turnaround
Single-tree written assessments start at $275 and typically deliver within 5 business days. Multi-tree portfolio assessments for HOAs and commercial properties are quoted per scope, generally $35–$95 per tree depending on Level. Advanced assessments using resistance drilling start at $475 per tree. Rush turnaround (48 hours) available for closing deadlines.
Request Your Assessment
Call (864) 555-0174 to discuss your situation and get a quote for the appropriate Level of assessment. We serve homeowners, HOAs, property managers, attorneys, and insurance professionals across the entire Upstate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Level 1, 2, or 3 assessment?
Most homeowner questions are answered at Level 2. Level 3 (drilling, tomography) is used when internal decay is suspected.
How fast can I get a written report?
Standard turnaround is 5 business days. Rush (48 hours) is available for closings and litigation deadlines.
Is your assessor TRAQ-qualified?
Yes — assessments are performed and signed by an ISA TRAQ-qualified arborist.
Can you serve as an expert witness?
Yes — we provide deposition and trial testimony in tree-failure and easement disputes.