Will you tell me honestly if a tree is fine?

Yes. Plenty of trees that look alarming are sound. We would rather tell you to leave a tree alone than sell you a removal.

Can I use the findings for a purchase or an insurance claim?

The written findings document what the arborist saw and recommended. Whether a lender, insurer or municipality accepts them is up to that party, so ask what they require before the visit.

Who is responsible for a hazardous tree on a property line?

Ownership depends on where the trunk grows and on local rules, and neighbors often share the problem. We can help you understand the situation. For legal questions, talk to an attorney.

What if the tree is on the street side of my property?

Street and right-of-way trees may belong to the municipality and may be regulated. Contact your city, town or village before any work, and we will help you work out who to call.

Hazard tree assessment · Poughkeepsie, NY

Hazard Tree Assessment in Poughkeepsie and Dutchess County

A tree that worries you may be fine, or it may be one storm from coming down. Telling the two apart takes a trained eye and a close look at the trunk, the union points, the roots and the soil, not a guess from the sidewalk.

Arbor Heights Tree & Landscaping sends a certified arborist to assess the tree and explain what they find. If you need a record, we provide written findings. We assess trees around Poughkeepsie, Wappingers Falls, Lagrangeville, Pleasant Valley and Fishkill. We are licensed and insured.

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What the Arborist Looks At

Trunk and Unions: Cracks, cavities, included bark and weak branch attachments.
Roots and Soil: Root damage, lifted soil, fungus at the base and signs of past construction.
Crown: Dead branches, thin foliage, broken limbs and uneven weight.
Targets: What is under the tree: a house, a driveway, a play area or an empty corner of the yard.

When People Ask for an Assessment

Buying a Property: Before closing, to see whether any large trees are a problem.
Before Construction: To decide which trees can be kept near a planned addition, pool or driveway.
Insurance Questions: When an insurer or adjuster asks about a tree’s condition.
After a Storm: To check trees that stood through it but may be damaged.

How an Assessment Works

Site Visit
The arborist inspects the tree from the ground, and from above when it’s needed.
Written Findings
You receive a summary of what was found and what is recommended.
Options
Choices may include monitoring, pruning, support, treatment or removal. You decide what to do next.

Service area

Tree service across Poughkeepsie & Dutchess County

Based at 16 Kinderhook Drive in Poughkeepsie, our crews work throughout the city and the surrounding Dutchess County towns. Not sure if you are in range? Call and ask.

16 Kinderhook Drive, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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