Tree Care Consulting

Serving Marin County and the Bay Area

Arborist Consulting

Whether you’re maintaining a heritage tree or making updates to your landscape, tree maintenance can be confusing. Our certified arborists offer tree care consulting for everyone – from homeowners and business owners to contractors and municipalities. If you have a tree-related question in Marin County, call the tree care experts at Treemasters.

Want to ask an arborist? Give us a call!

When Should You Ask an Arborist?

The most common situations where you should not hesitate to contact us are:

When planning a construction project that may impact trees.

Before commencing excavation or land clearing activities.

When considering tree addition, removal, or relocation.

When obtaining a tree permit to comply with regulations.

To assess the value of trees on your property.

When dealing with the maintenance of heritage trees.
If your trees are in close proximity to structures or utilities, necessitating proper guidance and action.

When you encounter any tree-related concerns that leave you uncertain about how to handle them, expert advice becomes essential. Your friends at Treemasters are here to help you evaluate your various options to ensure your property and landscape remain healthy, beautiful, and safe.

Choosing The Right Arborist For Your Needs

When selecting a tree care company as your partner, you deserve dependable, professional, and top-notch services. To ensure you choose the right arborist for your property, opt for a company that is:

Licensed, bonded, and insured: Safety is paramount when climbing and trimming trees. Reputable companies will be properly licensed and insured, protecting both the workers and your property from any potential risks.
Backed by ISA certifications (among others): Look for arborists with certifications from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). These professionals have undergone extensive training and practice, bringing a wealth of knowledge to every property they work on.
Committed to best industry practices: Choose a company that adheres to ethical and environmentally friendly tree care practices. Beware of companies suggesting excessive pruning or the use of spikes or spurs when climbing trees. These practices can harm your trees, create opportunities for pests and diseases, and ultimately jeopardize the health of your landscape.
Experienced locally: Weather, native plants, and soil conditions vary across different regions. An arborist with experience in your local area, such as Marin County, will possess valuable insights into identifying common problems and creating tailored, long-term solutions for tree health
Known for professionalism and reliability: Check reviews from previous customers! This provides valuable insights into the level of service you can expect. Look for a company with a positive track record, and be alert for any indications of unprofessionalism or subpar service quality.

Contractor Tree Resources

Treemasters offers contractor tree resources and solutions to preserve the health of nearby trees, providing services such as tree inspections, pruning, removal, and root protection.

Tree Care FAQs

What is an arborist?

Certified arborists are tree care experts backed by years of training and experience. They specialize in every aspect of tree and plant maintenance, and they can provide services such as planting, pruning, disease treatment, and pest management. Arborists can also assist with more complicated situations, such as trimming back branches that are getting too close to power lines.

Do I need an arborist?

If you have trees on your property, then you should work with an arborist to ensure your landscape is always healthy, attractive, and safe. Tree problems are more than just eyesores; they could also pose a serious risk to any person or structure on your property. Fallen branches, uprooted trunks, and tangled electrical wires are just a few examples of hazards that an arborist can help you avoid.

How should I pick an arborist to care for my trees?

When choosing a tree care company to partner with, you want to take a close look at their background and qualifications.You deserve services that are reliable, professional, and high-quality. To choose the right arborist for your property, go with a company that is:

Licenced, bonded, and insured: Climbing and trimming trees can pose a safety risk, both to the worker and to your property. Though an experienced professional will know how to manage the risk properly, any reputable company will be licensed and insured to keep you protected on all levels.
Backed by ISA certifications and other qualifications: The International Society of Arboriculture, or ISA, is considered the gold standard in our industry. Arborists with ISA certifications have undergone years of training and practice, so they bring a wealth of knowledge to every property they visit.
Experienced in your local area: The weather, native plants, and soil conditions here in Marin County are vastly different from those in other states. An arborist with experience in the local area will know exactly how to identify common problems and create lasting solutions geared toward long-term tree health.
Known for professionalism and reliability: Reviews are a great resource for getting an idea of what you can expect when shopping around for the right arborist. See if previous customers are happy with their services and look for any red flags about professionalism or quality of service.
Well-versed in best industry practices: If the company suggests excessive pruning or says that they use spikes or spurs when climbing trees, steer clear. Both of these practices can damage your tree, create opportunities for pests and diseases, and ultimately kill your landscape.

Why Should You Work with an Arborist?

Collaborating with an arborist is helpful for anybody who has trees. Our experts have the tools and expertise to keep your landscape healthy, attractive, and safe. Tree issues extend beyond mere aesthetics; they can be dangerous. From fallen branches to uprooted trunks and entangled electrical wires, an arborist’s expertise can help you proactively avert these hazards and more

Treemasters was founded in 1987 with our core values of honesty, integrity, and environmental responsibility. We were the first tree company in the Bay Area to receive a Green certification through the Bay Area Green Business Program, and are ISA certified. Dedicated to the highest quality tree care and customer service, we want you to be able to care for your trees without any stress so you can love where you live.

If you have any concerns regarding trees on your property or think you may need to consult an arborist, give us a call today for a free estimate!

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