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EXPERT TREE ASSESSMENT
& ADVICE SERVICES
Your Trusted Experts in Tree Climbing and Difficult Tree Removal
Trees are essential for a healthy environment, providing shade, increasing property value, and supporting local ecosystems.
However, trees require regular assessments to maintain their health and prevent risks.
At High Country Tree Services, our certified arborists offer free tree assessments to help you identify potential hazards, diagnose diseases, and ensure long-term tree health.
Whether you're a homeowner, business owner, or managing public spaces, we provide expert guidance to keep your trees thriving.
What is a Tree Assessment?
A tree assessment is a professional evaluation of a tree’s health, stability, and overall condition conducted by a certified arborist. The goal is to identify potential risks, diagnose diseases, and provide expert recommendations for maintenance or corrective action.
During an assessment, an arborist will visually inspect the tree’s trunk, branches, leaves, and roots for signs of decay, structural weaknesses, or pest infestations. They may also assess soil health, moisture levels, and root stability to ensure the tree’s long-term vitality.
Tree assessments are essential for preventing hazards, maintaining tree health, and complying with local council regulations. Whether you own a residential property, manage commercial spaces, or oversee public lands, regular tree assessments help protect people, property, and the environment.
What a Tree Assessment Covers:
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Health Inspection – Identifies signs of disease, decay, or pest infestations.
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Structural Stability Check – Evaluate risks related to leaning, weak branches, or root damage.
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Safety & Risk Assessment – Determines potential hazards to buildings, power lines, or public areas.
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Maintenance Recommendations – Provides expert advice on pruning, removal, or ongoing care.
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A professional tree assessment offers peace of mind, ensuring that your trees remain safe, healthy, and well-maintained for years to come.
Why Get a Tree Assessment?
Early Problem Detection
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Trees are living things that can get sick just like any other plant or structure. But many tree problems start subtly and go unnoticed until they cause big damage. A tree assessment allows you to see diseases, decay, pests and structural weaknesses before they become costly or hazardous. Many tree diseases like fungal infections, bacterial infections and root rot can spread fast and affect surrounding trees and plants if left unchecked.
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Early detection is especially important for older or storm-damaged trees which may have hidden decay or internal rot that weakens the structure. Also, trees that are stressed by drought, poor soil or urban pollution may start to deteriorate without showing any visible symptoms. A thorough tree inspection by a qualified arborist will spot these hidden issues by looking at leaves, bark, branches, roots and the soil condition around the tree.
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Identifies diseases, decay, pests, and structural weaknesses before they become major hazards.
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Common tree issues include fungal infections, root rot, and insect infestations.
Risk Management & Safety
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Trees are part of your landscape but they can also be hazardous if not maintained properly. Over time environmental stress, storms, soil erosion and disease can weaken a tree’s structure and increase the chance of falling branches or total tree failure.
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A tree assessment will evaluate and mitigate the risks so trees are stable, safe and well-maintained.
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One of the biggest risks is falling branches which can damage homes, vehicles, power lines and even people. Weak or dead limbs may look stable but can break off unexpectedly, especially during storms or high winds.
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An arborist assessment will identify these hazardous branches and provide pruning, cabling or removal recommendations to reduce risk.
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Prevents falling branches and ensures tree stability.
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Complies with local council safety regulations.
Tree Health & Maintenance Planning
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A healthy tree is not just about avoiding risks it’s about ensuring long term vitality and resilience. Regular tree assessments will develop a maintenance plan to promote healthy growth, prevent structural issues and extend the life of your trees. Whether you have one tree in your backyard or manage an entire landscape of trees strategic maintenance is crucial to keep them at their best.
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One of the key to tree maintenance is pruning. Proper pruning removes dead, diseased or overgrown branches allowing the tree to allocate resources effectively and improve air circulation. But improper pruning can weaken the tree and make it more prone to disease and structural failure. Arborist guided pruning will remove the right branches at the right time to maximise tree health and aesthetics.
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Provides pruning, removal, and ongoing care recommendations.
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Offers long-term strategies for optimal tree growth, soil health, and hydration.
What Our Tree Assessments Cover
Visual Inspection
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Examining trunk, branches, leaves, and root system.
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Identifying cracks, deadwood, fungi, and structural decay.
Tree Stability & Structural Integrity
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Assessing root health, soil condition, and potential hazards.
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Determining leaning risk or structural weaknesses.
Tree Disease & Pest Diagnosis
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Identifying fungal infections, bacterial diseases, and pest infestations.
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Common threats include borers, termites, and root fungus.
Growth Patterns & Future Health Projections
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Evaluating growth trends and potential future risks.
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Ensuring trees grow in a safe, healthy manner.
Who Can Benefit from Our Tree Assessments?
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Homeowners & Property Owners
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Protect your property from hazardous trees.
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Enhance landscaping aesthetics and tree longevity.
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Commercial Properties & Businesses
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Maintain safe outdoor spaces for employees and customers.
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Prevent liability risks due to unstable trees.
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Local Councils & Public Spaces
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Ensure safe public parks, footpaths, and community areas.
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Prevent tree-related hazards with proactive assessments.
Next Steps:
What Happens After the Assessment?
Arborist Report & Recommendations
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Detailed tree health breakdown with recommended actions.
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Next steps may include pruning, cabling, bracing, or removal.
Permits & Compliance (If Required)
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Assistance with obtaining local council permits for tree works.
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Ensuring full compliance with local tree regulations.
Ongoing Tree
Care Services
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Customized tree care plans for long-term health and stability.
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Regular follow-up inspections for maintenance and monitoring.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I get a tree assessment?
If your tree shows signs of disease, structural issues, or post-storm damage.
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How do I know if a tree is diseased?
Look for fungal growth, leaf discolouration, and thinning canopy.
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Will you provide a report with the assessment?
Yes, our certified arborists provide detailed health reports.