Tree Health Assessment

As the name implies a tree health assessment involves evaluating the overall health of a tree. The tree health assessment is conducted by the arborist who looks at every aspect of the tree from its branches and leaves to its trunk, roots and immediate surroundings. Any signs of distress, disease, infestation or damage will be noted in the final assessment.

The goal of the tree assessment is to determine if the tree is viable. That is, is the tree able to sustain itself, are there issues that can and should be dealt with, or is the tree on its last legs? If the tree needs help the assessment will be used to help devise an appropriate treatment and management regime.

Benefits of a Tree Health Assessment

Having an arborist from Epic Tree Care perform a tree health assessment can produce a variety of benefits, including:

A healthier tree

We tend to think of trees as self-sustaining, and to a certain extent they are. But the difference between a tree that has regular health assessments and professional care and another tree of the same species that grows in the wild can be startling. If you want to ensure the health of your trees sign up for regular tree health assessments.

Effective containment

Often during a tree health assessment, the arborist will discover a pathogen or infestation. If detected early enough a disease may be effectively treated and if not the tree can be removed before the disease spreads to surrounding trees. The same goes for infestations.

Potential long-term savings

When the health of trees is ignored it almost always eventually leads to situations where expensive control measures are called for. Either that or the tree topples over on a house or car or people, or an infestation or disease spreads to other nearby trees invoking the ire of neighbours. Regular tree health assessments can prevent those unfortunate outcomes and save you money.

Preserving the value of your property

Real estate industry studies indicate that healthy trees can increase the value of a property by anywhere from 3 to 15%. On the other hand, a property that had trees but lost them to disease or neglect will lose almost the same amount of market value. The tree health assessment helps you stay on top of your trees’ health.

What’s Included on a Tree Health Assessment Report

The typical tree health assessment report will contain the following information:

A statement regarding the overall health and condition of the tree
Measurements of the tree
Diagnosis of any diseases or infestations
Recommendations for improving the health of the tree

Contact Epic Tree Care to Arrange a Tree Health Assessment

A tree health assessment is essentially a physical exam for your tree. It can alert you to problems so you can have them treated.

Or if nothing is wrong it can give your tree a clean bill of health so you can rest easy. To arrange a tree health assessment call Epic Tree Care on 01542 647607.

Testimonials

Please see our great reviews from 200+ satisfied customers on Yell, Bark and Google.

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   Elaine Rushant 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have just purchased a property in Cullen and the trees in our garden needed to be pruned back as the garden was very overgrown. We were extremely happy with the job carried out by Epic Tree Care Limited. Elaine provided us with a clear and detailed quote. When the work was carried out the whole team were lovely and were really helpful in passing on their knowledge about the various species in our garden. Jason also fully explained what they'd done and what they hadn't (nesting birds!) so we knew exactly how the job was progressing. A great job done! I wouldn't hesitate to use their services again in future.
  
 
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   Lorna Adam 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a couple of trees removed by Epic Tree Care.  They provided a quote very promptly and turned up to carry out the work at the agreed time.   The team were all very helpful and friendly.  The trees were cut up and left in a neat pile as we had requested.  They removed all the unusable small branches and left the area tidy.
  
 
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   Michael Barron 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used Epic several times to remove large windblown and damaged trees from our garden and they always do the work very efficiently and expertly at a reasonable cost. Epic also deals with getting consent from Moray Council under the tree preservation order which covers all of the trees in our garden, so we do not need to worry about the paperwork.
  
 
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   Beatrix Etienne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve used Epic Tree Care twice now, and on both occasions they’ve delivered excellent service and great value for money. Their pricing is very competitive compared to others I looked at, and they always carry out a survey and provide a free quote before starting any work. The team arrived on time, got straight to work, and were professional and courteous throughout. They did a great job and left my garden clean and tidy afterwards. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them and will definitely be using their services again in the future.
  
 
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   Diane Wilson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great advice, all paperwork done for us. Work was carried out in a timely manner and all debris removed. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Dan C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent work, done safely, quickly and tidily.  Will use again.
  
 
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   Fraser Fergus 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Epic Tree Care recently dealt with a 20m-plus poplar that had been blown to a precarious angle in the last storm.  It was removed carefully and the surrounding area was tidier after the work than it had been before they arrived.  I will certainly be using Epic Tree Care in future and am very happy to recommend them.
  
 
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   John Kingston 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Four trees taken down,stumps out,all garden cleaned up never known they were here,great team of men,First class company.
  
 
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   caroline brewer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service, very smart efficient friendly workers. Made a professional job of my conifers and you wouldn’t have known they had been in. Thank you for a stress free service 👍

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Qualifications list

Inspection

Professional Tree Inspection: Lantra Professional Tree Inspection

Lifting Equipment: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment

Base

Woodchipper: Lantra Woodchippers

Stumpgrinder: Lantra Stumpgrinders

Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-cutting

Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Ground Based Chainsaw Operator

Chainsaw (200-380mm): City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Felling Small Trees up to 380mm

Chainsaw (over 380): City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Felling and Processing Trees over 380mm

Windblow: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Severing Uprooted or Windblown Trees using a Chainsaw

Assisted Fell: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Assisted Fell Operations

Working at Height

Rescue: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue

Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness

Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Tree Pruning

Chainsaw: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Cutting of Trees with a Chainsaw Using Free-fall Techniques

Rigging: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Aerial Tree Rigging

Utilities

Utility Arboriculture: City & Guilds NPTC Level 3 Utility Arboriculture Basic Electrical Knowledge

Machinery

Chokerman – Skyline: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Chokerman

Base Skidder: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Skidder

Forwarder: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Base Machine with Forwarder

Mulcher: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Flail/Mulcher

Felling: City & Guilds NPTC Level 2 Forest Machine Operations – Felling

First Aid

First Aid: Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry

Tree Health Assessment