Arborist Reports

Bay Area Tree Specialists provides certified arborist reports for San Jose and Bay Area property owners, property management companies, and more. Depending on where you are located, some city planning authorities may require an arborist report when you apply to have a tree removed.

We are a TRAQ certified arborist (Tree Risk Assessor Qualified). This is a new qualification that cities are now requiring to have over and above being a certified arborist to be qualified to assess tree risk in trees. Richard Smith owner and senior Arborist is qualified as a tree risk assessor. There is a certain form that is used to conduct a tree risk assessment, this form puts together the compiled components of a tree risk and uses a formula from each of the components to assess the trees risk.

Call us now at 408-836-9147 or 650-353-5671 to discuss your arborist report needs or for information on any other professional tree services. Alternatively, fill out the contact form on our Contact Us page. We can have a professional ISA certified arborist visit your home or other property for a free estimate.
If you aren’t sure whether your community requires a certified arborist report, visit your city’s website, or call their information line. You should be able to get information about the specific requirements of your project.

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What Does Arborist Report Include?

For the municipal requirements, the Arborist Report will include information such as:

  • Reasons for proposed removal or modification of trees
  • The nature of tree work to be undertaken
  • Proper protection methods
  • The exact location of the tree or trees

Photographs and drawings supporting the report

Valuable Information

An arborist report is a valuable tool for any property owner, especially if they are hiring the services of an arborist in San Jose or elsewhere to do tree work. The report will help you protect the value of your property’s landscape and keep it thriving for years to come.

In addition to providing technical information for city inspectors, our arborist report will give you an overview of the trees on your property with recommendations for their care and improvement.

The report will provide specific details and accurate information about your trees including:

  • Species size and age
  • Condition and structural integrity
  • Tree hazard assessment
  • Pest infestations or disease threats
  • Life expectancy
  • Site conditions
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Other reports can be undertaken such as root mapping reports and tree valuation. The report will then provide recommendations for:

  • Measures to protect your trees
  • If trees need to be removed or preserved
  • Root Feeding and Fertilization
  • And more

Your San Jose Arborist

The arborists at Bay Area Tree Specialists are the professionals to call for Certified Arborist Reports. We document and describe conditions related to meeting local code requirements, the removal of hazardous trees, and the protection of trees, as well as provide solutions to any tree problems.

Our service areas include Santa Clara, Monte Vista, Permanente, San Jose, Palo Alto and other areas in California. To find out more about the services we offer, check out our Services page.