A hazard tree assessment answers a simple question: how likely is this tree to fail, and what would it hit if it did? It’s the right first step whenever a tree worries you, before you decide on pruning or removal.
What we look at
The target. What’s in the fall zone: a house, a driveway, a play area, a neighbor’s garage, a power line. A defect over an empty field is a different risk than the same defect over a bedroom.
The root zone. Soil heaving, cracked ground, girdling roots, root decay, recent trenching, or fungal fruiting bodies.
The trunk. Cracks, cavities, cankers, lean, seams, and areas of decay. Sounding with a mallet can reveal hollow sections.
Branch unions. V-shaped forks with included bark, co-dominant stems, and old failure points.
The crown. Deadwood, hangers, broken tops, overextended limbs, and overall vigor.
Site conditions. Wind exposure, recent removals nearby, drainage, and soil depth.
What you get
A clear explanation of the tree’s condition, the risk it poses, and the options: no action, monitoring, pruning to reduce risk, or removal. For property managers, HOAs, and insurance or legal situations, we can provide written documentation.
When to get one
After a major storm
When buying a property with large trees
Before construction near trees
When you notice any new lean, crack, or fungus
If a neighbor is concerned about your tree, or you’re concerned about theirs
Call Wolfpack Tree Care at 541-556-9256 to schedule a hazard assessment with an ISA Certified Arborist.
