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The tree
Document observable condition, defects and the parts of the tree that need closer attention.
Assessment & planning
Tree Risk Assessment
Understand the condition. Set the priority. Make the next decision with a clear record.
Start with evidence
A clear next step for a tree you are concerned about.
A tree risk assessment reviews a tree and its surroundings to support decisions about managing risk. Peachtree coordinates the assessment scope, documents the findings and connects recommendations to your property’s maintenance plan.
Start with one tree, a high-use area or a defined group across your property. Agree on the questions the assessment must answer before the visit, so the resulting record supports the decision you need to make.
When to request a review
- A change in lean or newly damaged branches
- Cavities, root disturbance or visible decline
- Storm damage or construction near trees
- A planning decision involving people or property
Assessment focus
The tree and the place it occupies.
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The setting
Consider the surrounding people, buildings, parking, walkways and access routes.
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The decision
Identify practical next actions and where more information is needed before work is scoped.
From findings to follow-through
An assessment should lead to an actionable plan.
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Document the findings
Confirm tree locations, observations, photographs and the agreed reporting requirements. Keep assumptions and assessment limitations with the record.
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Set the next action
Identify recommended work, monitoring or additional investigation. Separate the assessment findings from the authorization to perform work.
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Coordinate the scope
Use the recommendations to define priorities, obtain the required approvals and coordinate credentialed local vendors where work is needed.
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Keep the history
Connect completed work and follow-up observations to the tree’s maintenance history, inventory and future budget decisions.
Common questions
Before you book an assessment.
What is the difference between an inventory and a risk assessment?
An inventory identifies trees and records agreed attributes across a site. A risk assessment examines a specific tree or defined group of trees and their surroundings to inform risk-management decisions. An inventory can identify trees that need a closer assessment; the two scopes should be agreed separately.
Does an assessment mean the tree must be removed?
No. Recommendations depend on the findings and may include pruning, monitoring, further investigation, changes to how the surrounding space is used, or removal. Peachtree connects the recommendation to an agreed scope before coordinating vendor work.
What should I send before the visit?
Send the property address, the location of the tree or area of concern, available photographs, recent changes you have noticed, access requirements and your decision deadline. Existing surveys, previous reports and maintenance history can help define the scope.
Can findings be added to our existing tree inventory?
Yes. Peachtree can connect assessment findings with the tree identifiers, mapped locations and maintenance history used in your management program. The required format and level of detail are agreed at the start.
How is pricing determined?
The scope depends on the number of trees, site access, assessment detail, reporting requirements and whether further investigation is needed. Share your property details so Peachtree can define the work and provide an estimate.
When should a tree be reviewed again?
The assessor can recommend a review interval based on the findings and site use. New damage, nearby construction or a significant change in the tree or its surroundings may call for an earlier review. An assessment records conditions at the time of the visit; it does not guarantee future tree stability.
Turn assessment findings into clear priorities and a connected maintenance plan.
Request an assessmentTell us which tree—or which property—needs a closer look.
Share the address, your concern and any existing reports. We’ll help define the assessment scope and the next step.