Published 4/1/2021 by Oregon Tree Care
Do the trees in your yard need a checkup or a little TLC. Here at Oregon Tree Care, our Certified Arborists do everything from tree trimming and pruning to providing emergency tree care. If you’re wondering whether it’s time to schedule a tree inspection, we’re ready to share the 7 most common reasons homeowners reach out to us to schedule a tree inspection.
You love the environment
Trees give us so much. They provide shade, clean air, privacy, and habitat for native wildlife, among many other benefits. If you own property in the Portland area and are interested in doing your part for the environment, start with a tree inspection. An inspection and preventive maintenance is a worthwhile investment that can keep your trees healthy for decades, or even longer.
You’re thinking about buying a home
Healthy trees aren’t quite worth their weight in gold — but they can add thousands of dollars in value to a piece of property. Conversely, trees can also:
- • Require care and maintenance if they’re unhealthy
- • Pose a risk to your home or neighboring property
- • Damage a home’s foundation if the roots are too close to the home
When buying a Portland-area home, a pre-purchase tree inspection can give you added confidence in your purchase. It can also give you much-needed information and leverage when making your final offer.
Bonus for home sellers: Tree inspections and light maintenance can improve the curb appeal of your property and attract more buyers if you’re planning to sell your home!
You’ve never had your trees inspected before
Don’t worry, we don’t judge! In fact, we love the opportunity to meet with homeowners who are excited about starting to care for their trees. We have tons of info to share with you and we’ll talk your ear off if you give us the opportunity.
During your initial tree inspection, we can assess the health of trees, answer any questions you have, and work with you to create an ongoing inspection and tree care schedule.
Trees are our passion and we love sharing that passion with Portland homeowners.
You’re fighting with your neighbors
OK, so we can’t help with every dispute, but if a tree is at the root of the issue, we’ll help you get to the bottom of it. Tree inspections and arborist reports can provide clarity as to the location and health of every tree on your property. The end result may allow you to reach a compromise with a neighboring landowner or you can share the report with your attorney if needed.
You’re worried about bad weather
The best time to get your trees inspected isn’t the day before the next Arctic Snowpocalypse. When bad weather is imminent, there’s only so much that can be done. If you’re nervous about what might happen to your trees during a snow and ice storm, let’s talk.
Our tree inspections can:
- • Identify damaged, sick, dead, or dying trees that are likely to fall
- • Help us recommend tree care services like branch pruning that prevent heavy branches from crashing down during a storm — pruning also helps protect a tree against strong wind gusts
- • Reveal issues with a tree’s root system that can make a tree more likely to blow over or collapse following heavy rains, wind, or snow
But if you didn’t get your tree inspected in time, don’t worry! Oregon Tree Care offers emergency tree care services to help you clean up your yard and protect your property following even the biggest winter storms.
You’re wondering, “Is that tree OK?”
You’re not a tree expert (and you don’t have to be one), but you know enough to trust your instincts. If there’s something about a tree in your yard that’s making you nervous, get a tree inspection. It might be nothing or it might be everything. The only way you can know for sure is to get an expert opinion from the arborists at Oregon Tree Care.
Consider calling us at (503) 929-9437 if you notice a tree that:
- • Looks brown or “sickly”
- • Has dead or dying branches
- • Is tilted or leaning — particularly if it’s leaning over your roof or across your property line
- • Has pools of water around its base after a rainstorm
You want more trees!
Who doesn’t, am I right? Our tree inspections can help you decide which trees can be planted in your yard and where to plant them. Depending on your goals like privacy, shade, or even fruit to eat, we can recommend native species of trees that will thrive in your yard. We also have many connections at local nurseries that allow us first access to trees before they go on sale to the general public.
We’ll hook you up with the best trees in town!
Get a residential tree inspection today
Call (503) 929-9437 to get your tree inspection from Oregon Tree Care. We offer free quotes and travel throughout the Portland metro area. You can also contact us online or read more about the services we offer.