Protect Your Property with Expert Tree Risk Assessments
Prevent costly damage and keep your trees healthy. Our certified arborists identify potential hazards, provide clear recommendations, and help you manage risks safely.
Whether you’re protecting your investment, enhancing your landscape, or ensuring safety on your property, we bring decades of experience and a genuine passion for trees to every job.
Healthy trees add beauty, shade, and value to your property, but stressed or compromised trees can also create serious risks. Falling branches, weakened trunks, or hidden root issues may threaten your home, vehicles, or worse.
Our certified arborists provide professional Tree Risk Assessments to identify potential hazards before they become emergencies.
What is a Tree Risk Assessment?
A Tree Risk Assessment is a structured evaluation performed by a trained arborist. We inspect the tree’s structure, health, and environment to determine:
- The likelihood of failure (branch, trunk, or root system)
- The potential consequences if failure occurs (property, power lines, or safety risks)
- The overall level of risk and recommended actions
Assessments follow ISA Best Management Practices and ANSI A300 standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
Why Schedule a Tree Risk Assessment?
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Protect People & Property
Identify trees or limbs at risk of failure before they cause damage. -
Save Valuable Trees
Catch issues early and treat them, instead of removing the tree unnecessarily. -
Inform Decisions
Know whether a tree needs pruning, cabling, monitoring, or removal. -
Insurance & Liability
Documented assessments can support claims and demonstrate responsible property care. -
Peace of Mind
Confidently enjoy your outdoor spaces without worrying about unseen hazards.
Our Process
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On-Site Consultation
A certified arborist meets you on-site to understand your concerns and goals. -
Visual Inspection
We evaluate canopy structure, trunk integrity, root health, and environmental stressors utilizing our 8 point health check. -
Risk Rating & Recommendations
We provide a clear, written report detailing the tree’s risk level and options for mitigation. -
Follow-Up Care
From pruning and cabling to removals when necessary, STS offers complete solutions to manage the findings.
Why Choose STS Arborists?
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Certified Tree Risk Assessors
ISA credentials mean your trees are evaluated by trusted experts. -
Balanced Approach
We prioritize tree preservation and only recommend removals when truly necessary. -
Clear Reporting
Easy-to-understand reports with actionable solutions, not confusing jargon. -
Full-Service Tree Care
From risk assessment to pruning, cabling, and removals, we handle it all. -
Trusted Reputation
Honest, professional advice without scare tactics or upselling.
Tree Risk Assessment FAQs
How often should my trees be assessed?
Most mature trees benefit from a professional assessment every 1–3 years, or after major storms and construction projects near the root zone.
Can a tree be saved if it has structural issues?
Often yes. Depending on the issue, solutions may include pruning, cabling/bracing, soil treatments, or monitoring. Removal is only recommended when risk is too high.
How do I knoDo you provide written reports?w which pruning level I need?
Yes. We provide documentation that details our findings, risk ratings, and recommended actions. This can be valuable for insurance or municipal compliance.
What’s the difference between an inspection and a risk assessment?
An inspection is a quick look at tree health. A risk assessment is a structured evaluation with risk ratings, consequences, and mitigation options.
Will you try to sell me removal if my tree is unhealthy?
No. Our goal is to preserve trees whenever possible. We only recommend removals when risk is too high to safely manage.
Get a Free Estimate
Don’t wait until a storm or falling branch causes damage. Call (814) 233-4088 or send us a message today to schedule your free Tree Risk Assessment with a certified arborist.
