Ips and Black Turpentine Beetles: Nashville’s Other Pine Killers
Nashville homeowners with pines have probably heard of the southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis). It’s the one that makes headlines
Whether you have a tree that’s leaning, cracked, hollow, or covered in mushrooms, it can be difficult for homeowners and property managers to know if it is a disaster waiting to happen. Fortunately, the ISA-certified arborists at AKA Tree Service can assess your tree and characterize the risk level it presents.
Any tree or branch can eventually fail, potentially leading to significant damage if people or property are nearby. The difficult question is determining how likely failure is and what the consequences may be.
This can cause you to worry about things like:
Fortunately, you don’t have to guess about the risk your trees present. The ISA-certified arborists at AKA Tree Service can evaluate your trees, characterize their risk level, and recommend appropriate steps for managing any concerns they identify.
To keep your property safe, beautiful, and accessible, you need more than a guy with a truck and a chainsaw. You need a trained team that understands the risks trees can present, follows safe work practices, and treats your property with care.
That’s exactly what you get when you rely on the experts at AKA Tree Service.
We follow ANSI A300 standards and provide expert guidance and tree care.
We prioritize safe work practices that protect people and property.
We use professional equipment to complete tree work safely and efficiently.
We complete every project using AKA team members — never subcontractors.
We carry the insurance coverage needed to give you complete peace of mind.
We respond quickly whenever storms or unexpected tree problems occur.
“It’s often the simple uncertainty that causes property owners to contact us. They want to know if their tree is hazardous, but they don’t want to remove it if they don’t have to. A professional risk assessment gives them the information they need to make that decision.”
Contact us to request your free onsite estimate.
Meet with our team and receive a custom tree care plan.
Enjoy peace of mind knowing your property is in expert hands.
Tree risk assessments can be useful anytime you’re concerned about a tree or simply want more information before deciding how it’s going to fit into your long-term plans.
But a few of the specific reasons our clients request a tree risk assessment include:
It’s not always easy to evaluate tree defects without professional training. And unfortunately, while some potential red flags may turn out to be pretty minor, others can indicate an elevated risk of failure.
That’s why you should consider having a tree professionally assessed if you notice:
You should also consider a tree risk assessment anytime a tree has changed significantly. An AKA Tree Service arborist can evaluate the tree and surrounding site, characterize the level of risk, and recommend appropriate next steps.
Professional tree risk assessments typically cost between $150 and $500, though complex assessments or projects requiring detailed written reports may cost more.
The exact cost of your tree risk assessment will depend on several factors, including:
Of course, the easiest way to find out how much it’ll cost to have your trees assessed is to contact the AKA Tree Service team and request a free onsite estimate.
With 3 locations in the metro areas of Atlanta and Nashville, AKA Tree Service is here for your tree care needs.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call us, and we’ll tell you right away.
Potentially hazardous trees often spark a number of questions for homeowners and property managers. To help, we’ve answered some of the most common questions our clients have below.
A sketchy tree can make any property owner nervous, but you don’t have to sit idly by, waiting to see if it is going to fail. The AKA Tree Service team can help you understand the relative risk your tree presents and whether you need to take immediate action.
Contact our team today and cut with confidence.
Nashville homeowners with pines have probably heard of the southern pine beetle (Dendroctonus frontalis). It’s the one that makes headlines
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We’ll get the tree off your home or structure quickly and help you navigate the insurance claims process from start to finish if necessary!
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