The tree health checker.
Check what you see on a tree, such as a thin crown, mushrooms, cracks or a lean, add its size and what is nearby and get likely causes, a risk level and next steps. Free, with no signup.
- Eight symptoms
- A risk level
- Free, no signup
What do you see?
Likely causes
What to do next
Services that fit
Saved. Your choices will travel with the estimate form below.
This is a guide, not a diagnosis. Only a visit can tell what is really going on with a tree.
Four things behind every check.
Symptoms
Leaves, bark, roots and the crown each carry different clues.
Size
A big tree fails with more force than a small one.
Targets
What is underneath decides how serious a failure would be.
Time
A problem that is getting worse needs sooner attention.
Learn more about each one.
26Tree Health CareTree Health AssessmentA diagnosis before a treatment.
27Tree Health CareTree Risk AssessmentLikelihood. Consequence. A plan.
28Tree Health CareDisease and Pest ManagementTargeted care, not blanket spraying.
30Tree Health CareDeep Root FertilizationBetter soil. Stronger trees.
03Tree RemovalHazardous Tree RemovalTake the risk out of the yard.
29Tree Health CareTree Cabling and BracingA seat belt for a big tree.Tree Health Checker questions
How can I tell if a tree is dying or dangerous?
Dead branches over half the crown, deep cracks, mushrooms at the base, heaved soil and a lean that has changed are all warning signs. Our Tree Health Checker gives a first read, and an arborist visit gives a real answer.
Can you save a tree instead of removing it?
Often. Pruning, cabling, soil care and pest treatment can extend a tree's life. We will tell you honestly whether a tree is worth saving.
Can you work near houses, fences, pools and power lines?
Yes. Work near structures is done with rigging, ropes and, where needed, a bucket truck or crane. Trees touching or very close to power lines are handled with the utility company, and we will tell you what applies.
Want an arborist to look?
Send photos of what you see and we will tell you whether the tree needs a visit.