Tree Health Assessment - Michiana Tree Pros

Q: What is emerald ash borer and do I have it?

Emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle present in nearly every Indiana and Michigan county. Signs include D-shaped exit holes, crown dieback, and increased woodpecker activity. If you have ash trees, have them assessed.

Q: Can a sick tree be saved?

Depends on the disease and how advanced it is. Early-stage infections can often be managed. We'll tell you honestly when treatment makes sense vs. when removal is the right call.

Q: My tree is leaning. Is that dangerous?

A lean isn't automatically dangerous. What matters is whether the lean is increasing, whether there's root failure, and what's in the fall path. A sudden lean after a storm is a red flag.

Tree Health Assessments
for Michiana Homeowners

Not sure if that tree is dying, dangerous, or just going through a rough season? We give you a clear, honest answer with no pressure toward removal if removal isn't warranted.

Free With Removal Quote

Honest No Upsell Pressure

Same Day Report Available

Know What You're Dealing With Before You Decide

A lot of homeowners call us asking to remove a tree when what they actually need is a diagnosis. Yellowing leaves, sparse canopy, bark changes, or a lean can mean many things, some serious and some not. Before spending money on removal, it's worth knowing whether the tree can be saved.

Our assessments look at structure, root health, bark and cambium condition, crown density, signs of disease or pest damage, and overall risk to surrounding structures. We'll tell you what we find, what it means, and what your realistic options are.

Common issues we diagnose in Michiana include emerald ash borer (now in nearly every county in Indiana and Michigan), oak wilt, bacterial wetwood, verticillium wilt, honey fungus, and construction-related root damage from new development.

Structural risk evaluation including lean, cracks, and included bark
Root zone assessment covering compaction, damage, and anchoring
Disease and pest identification
Canopy health review covering density, die-back, and discoloration
Hazard rating based on proximity to structures
Treatment recommendation or removal justification
Written report available for insurance or HOA documentation

What a Tree Assessment Includes

Visual Inspection

We examine the full tree from roots to crown, looking for structural defects, disease signs, pest damage, and any immediate hazards. We use a mallet for trunk soundness testing where needed.

Root Zone Review

Many tree problems originate underground. We assess the root zone for compaction, grade changes, girdling roots, and signs of root rot or construction damage.

Risk Rating

We assign a risk level of low, moderate, high, or extreme based on the tree's condition and its proximity to targets such as structures, vehicles, play areas, and power lines.

Written Recommendation

You get a clear written summary covering what we found, what it means, and what we recommend. Whether that's monitoring, treatment, pruning, or removal. No pressure either way.

Tree Assessment Pricing

We keep assessments accessible because an informed decision is always better than a rushed one:

Assessment Type	What's Included	Cost
Basic assessment (with removal quote)	Full inspection and verbal recommendation	Free
Standard written assessment	Full inspection, written report, and risk rating	$75 to $150
Multi-tree property assessment	Up to 10 trees, written report, and priority ranking	$150 to $300
Post-storm damage assessment	Full property review and documentation for insurance	$100 to $200
Disease or pest identification	Specific diagnosis, treatment options, and written report	$75 to $150
Consulting only (no other service)	Advisory only, no removal or treatment involved	$100 per hour

Assessment Type

What's Included

Cost

Basic assessment (with removal quote)

Full inspection and verbal recommendation

Free

Standard written assessment

Full inspection, written report, and risk rating

$75 to $150

Multi-tree property assessment

Up to 10 trees, written report, and priority ranking

$150 to $300

Post-storm damage assessment

Full property review and documentation for insurance

$100 to $200

Disease or pest identification

Specific diagnosis, treatment options, and written report

$75 to $150

Consulting only (no other service)

Advisory only, no removal or treatment involved

$100 per hour

If you proceed with removal or other work following the assessment, the assessment fee is waived. We just want you to have the information you need.

Tree Health Assessment FAQs

What is emerald ash borer and do I have it?

Emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle from Asia that has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees in North America. It's present in nearly every county in Indiana and Michigan. Signs include D-shaped exit holes in bark, S-shaped galleries under bark, crown dieback starting at the top, and increased woodpecker activity. If you have ash trees, assume EAB pressure is present and have them assessed.

My tree is leaning. Is that dangerous?

A lean isn't automatically dangerous. Many trees naturally lean toward light. What matters is whether the lean is increasing, whether there's root failure on the opposite side, and what's in the fall path. A sudden or recent lean after a storm is a red flag. We can assess and give you an honest answer.

Can a sick tree be saved?

It depends on the disease and how advanced it is. Early-stage fungal infections can often be managed. Structural decay generally cannot be reversed, only monitored. EAB-infested ash trees can be treated with insecticide injections if caught early enough. We'll tell you honestly when treatment makes sense and when it's throwing money at a lost cause.

Do you provide documentation for insurance claims or HOA requirements?

Yes. We provide written assessment reports that include our findings, risk rating, and recommendations. These are accepted by most insurance carriers and HOAs for approval processes or dispute documentation.

How do I know if I need an assessment or just a removal quote?

If you already know the tree needs to come down, a removal quote is what you need and the assessment is included free. If you're unsure whether the tree needs to come down, or you want to understand the problem before deciding, start with an assessment. There's no obligation to proceed with any work.

Tree Health Assessmentsfor Michiana Homeowners