Trees are an investment, and like any investment they need proper care. A trained arborist knows how to maintain trees for both the health of the tree and the safety of the people around it. Pruning or removing trees, especially large ones, is dangerous work. It should only be done by people who are trained and equipped to work safely in trees.
What an arborist can do for you
Pruning
Trees may need pruning to improve their health, appearance or safety. An arborist can tell which kind of pruning a tree needs, and just as important, what not to cut. Poor pruning, like topping a tree, does lasting damage that a professional avoids.
Tree removal
Removal is expensive and permanent, so it's worth an expert opinion. Consider an arborist when a tree is dead or dying, poses an unacceptable risk, is causing an obstruction, is crowding other trees, or stands where new construction is planned. An arborist can also document a tree's condition in a report when your city or HOA needs one.
Emergency tree care
Storms can split, uproot or hang up trees in ways that are dangerous to touch. A professional arborist can remove or prune storm-damaged trees safely while reducing the risk of more damage to people and property.
Planting and new trees
Getting a new tree off to a healthy start helps it reach its full size and deliver environmental, economic and social benefits throughout its life. Arborists can recommend species suited to the location, so the tree fits the space as it grows.
Other arborist services
- Plant health care and preventive maintenance
- Cabling and bracing to support branches with weak attachments
- Soil aeration to improve root growth
Ask us which of these fits your trees. If we're not the right fit for a specialized service, we'll tell you.
What "certified" adds
ISA Certified Arborists have passed a comprehensive exam from the International Society of Arboriculture and keep their certification through continuing education. At Just Call James, owner James A. Dumas is an ISA Certified Arborist, and we trim all hardwoods and palms using ANSI A300 standards.
Have a tree you're unsure about? Call 754-245-2069 or request an arborist visit. The estimate is free.