Arborist Consulting

Professional Arborist Consulting in St. Clair Shores, MI

Making informed decisions about your trees requires expert knowledge and professional assessment. At Atlas St Clair Shores Tree Service, our certified arborists provide comprehensive consulting services to help property owners, developers, municipalities, and legal professionals understand tree health, value, and risk. We combine scientific expertise with practical experience to deliver detailed assessments and actionable recommendations.

Our arborist consulting services go beyond basic tree care to provide in-depth analysis and documentation for a variety of purposes. Whether you need a tree risk assessment before purchasing property, expert testimony for legal proceedings, or guidance on preserving trees during construction, our certified arborists deliver professional reports that meet industry standards. We serve residential clients, commercial developers, insurance companies, attorneys, and municipal agencies throughout the St. Clair Shores area.

Comprehensive Arborist Consulting Services

Our certified arborists provide expert consulting for a wide range of tree-related needs:

• •Tree Risk Assessments: Detailed evaluation of tree condition and potential hazards using standardized assessment protocols
• •Tree Appraisals and Valuations: Professional determination of tree value for insurance claims, legal cases, or property transactions
• •Construction Impact Assessments: Evaluation of how development projects will affect existing trees and recommendations for protection
• •Tree Preservation Plans: Detailed strategies for protecting valuable trees during construction and development
• •Expert Witness Services: Professional testimony and documentation for legal proceedings involving trees
• •Tree Inventories: Comprehensive cataloging of trees on commercial properties, campuses, or municipal lands

Professional Tree Risk Assessment

Tree risk assessment is a systematic process for evaluating the likelihood of tree failure and the potential consequences. Our certified arborists use the International Society of Arboriculture's Tree Risk Assessment Qualification methodology to provide standardized, defensible assessments. We examine tree structure, health, and site conditions to identify defects such as decay, cracks, weak branch attachments, and root problems that could lead to failure.

Risk assessments are particularly valuable before property purchases, after severe weather events, or when trees are near high-value targets like homes, playgrounds, or parking areas. Our detailed reports document findings with photographs and provide clear recommendations for risk mitigation. Options may include pruning to reduce weight and wind resistance, cabling to support weak structures, or removal when risk cannot be adequately reduced. When removal is recommended, our tree removal services can safely eliminate hazardous trees.

Tree Protection During Construction

Construction activities are one of the leading causes of tree decline and death. Damage to roots, soil compaction, grade changes, and trunk injuries during development can kill trees years after construction is complete. Our arborists work with developers, contractors, and property owners to create tree preservation plans that protect valuable specimens while allowing necessary construction to proceed.

We establish tree protection zones, specify appropriate fencing and signage, and provide guidelines for excavation near trees. Our consulting services include pre-construction tree inventories, monitoring during construction, and post-construction assessments to verify compliance with preservation plans. We also recommend appropriate care including tree health and maintenance services to help trees recover from construction stress. For sites requiring clearing, our land and lot clearing services can remove unwanted vegetation while protecting trees designated for preservation.