Tree health assessment
Not every tree that looks bad needs to go, and not every healthy-looking tree is safe.
- Trunk, roots & canopy checked
- Options explained
- No push to remove
Thinning leaves, a crack you just noticed, mushrooms around the base, or a lean that seems worse than last year. These are the moments people start wondering about a tree. An assessment answers the question before a storm does.
We look at the root zone, the trunk and the crown from the ground and, where needed, from up in the tree. Then you get a plain-language answer: leave it, prune it, support it, or take it down.
Not sure about a tree?
Tell us what you noticed and when it started.
What we look at
A tree's problems usually show up in one of three places.
Roots and soil
Heaved soil, cut or girdling roots, fungus at the base and recent construction damage.
Trunk
Cracks, cavities, cankers, seams and loose bark that point to decay or weakness.
Crown
Dieback, thin foliage, weak forks, dead limbs and signs of insects or disease.
Surroundings
What the tree could hit, and how that changes the right decision.
Common problems in Erie County trees
Emerald ash borer
Has killed many ash trees across the county. Watch for thinning crowns and D-shaped exit holes.
Spotted lanternfly
An invasive pest now found in northwest Pennsylvania. It feeds on tree-of-heaven, maples and grapevines.
Decay and root rot
Often hidden. Fungal growth at the base and soft wood are the usual clues.
Reasons to have a tree looked at
Call if you notice:
- Thin or yellowing leavesEspecially if it's only part of the tree.
- Mushrooms or conks near the trunkA common sign of root or trunk decay.
- A crack that wasn't there beforeCracks don't heal and usually grow.
- Construction near the rootsTrenching and grade changes can kill a tree slowly.
- Leaves dropping early in summerA sign of stress worth checking.
Safety first. If a tree shows a sudden new lean with lifted soil on one side, treat it as an emergency. Keep people clear and call right away.
Why ask us about a tree
Answered 24/7
Nights, weekends, holidays.
No push to remove
If the tree can stay, we'll tell you how to keep it healthy.
A clear recommendation
You get a plain answer and the reasons behind it.
Erie-based crew
Office on West 21st Street.
