Arborist Near Me

For many years, Black Rock Tree Services has provided residential and commercial tree services to the Fairfield area. We are a locally owned tree company that is fully insured. Our certified arborists on staff have the knowledge and ability to provide diagnosis, treatments, and preventative care.

The canvas we are given becomes a masterpiece and we strive to surpass every client's expectations. We not only love what we do but we also love the challenges that come with it.

A free estimate is available.

Get in touch with us today to arrange for a certified arborist to come out and give you a free estimate within our service area.

We offer fast service.

Estimates and jobs are scheduled for your convenience, and all calls and emails are returned and responded to within 24 hours.

A certified arborist

It is important for us to have a certified arborist on staff to make sure your trees are properly cared for.

You may need to hire a certified arborist to assess your trees to determine what kind of tree service you need.

Would you like a free estimate or an arborist assessment?

When you have a good idea of what your tree service needs are, a "free estimate" may be sufficient.

Here are some examples of straightforward tree service needs:

• Regular hedge maintenance (side trimming and topping)

• Removal of a clearly dead tree.

• Crown cleaning (deadwooding)

• Canopy raising (removal of the lower branches)

• The annual pruning of fruit trees, as well as the regular pruning of ornamental trees.

A free estimate is often done by tree estimators; however, they are not usually ISA certified arborists. In such cases, a “free estimate” may be sufficient.

Often it is best to consult an ISA Certified Arborist to assess what your tree requires. It may be that the tree you think is dangerous is actually less dangerous than other trees on your property. Tree care professionals (ISA certified arborists) can properly assess whether or not a tree requires removal.

Some argue that half of all tree service work is unnecessary. Additionally, many tree estimators work on commission, and as a result, they may suggest you have tree work done which is not really necessary.

Arborists are not “linked” to tree service companies. They assess your trees needs and itemize what needs to be done. After the assessment is done, we encourage the client to solicit three estimate from local tree service companies.

Since trees are biologically complex, they undergo similar changes, such as bacterial, viral, and fungal infection. Correcting their problems is often a challenging task due to their complexities. Diagnosis and choosing a course of treatments usually should be left to professionals.

Good tree service companies focus on the care of a customer's trees, therefore pruning is their primary function, not removal of trees. Unfortunately, some tree service companies mislead customers, telling them the trees are hazardous and need to be removed. Like doctors, arborists want to maintain the health of trees, and so removal is often the least desirable course of action.

Some branches likely need to be removed to make trees safer. Arborists can identify trees with cavities that decay or joints that are weak and may break during a storm. It is preferable to cut these branches in a controlled setting, rather than risk failure in a windstorm.

An arborist can help decide whether it is necessary to remove a tree. Many aggressive tree service companies encourage removals when they are not necessary. It is wise to get a second opinion when the first company suggests removing a tree. Removal of trees is a last resort in certain circumstances, however arborists are skilled and equipped to do so.

The beauty of a well-landscaped property and its surroundings can boost property value significantly.

• Several recent nationwide studies suggest that trees in a well-landscaped yard can increase the value of a home by 7 percent to 19 percent.

• A house with an exceptionally landscaped yard, with mature trees and bushes that provide privacy, sells for more than a house without much landscaping.

• Statistics show that companies will move into an area with more trees and landscaping.

• Bare neighborhoods and homes have shown to have a greater incidence of violence in and out of the home than their greener counterparts.

• Summer cooling costs can be cut in half with trees placed around a single-family home.

• Shade from trees increases the comfort of humans and slows water evaporation from thirsty lawns.

• Ultraviolet rays are shielded by trees.

• The trees heal: Studies show that patients with views of trees out their windows heal faster and with fewer complications.

• For wildlife, trees provide a canopy and habitat.

• A dense tree canopy can mask unsightly views, like concrete walls or parking lots.

• By creating a canopy of green, nearby trees lower the level of sound that is emitted from the street and freeway.

The largest and most prominent natural resource in many neighborhoods is the landscape tree. While landscape trees provide many benefits, their size and proximity to people and structures can create potential liability risks. These risks can be minimized, however, when trees are well-planted and receive adequate and timely maintenance.

Benefits of Trees

Neighborhood trees are a true community asset. They provide the following benefits:

• Mitigation of air pollution

• Savings on heating and cooling costs. An average household can save $300 a year on heating and cooling costs.

• Aesthetic value. Properties with landscape trees are valued 5% to 10% higher.

• Habitat for wildlife

• You can view privacy and screening here.

• A single acre of mature trees can remove 20 tons of pollution every year.

Certified arborists specialize in the care of trees. They are knowledgeable about trees, and often work with tree services and consult with tree specialists. Arborists are passionate about trees, and have devoted themselves to a career in arboriculture.

• An arborist's report (permits for tree removal)

• Insurance claim settlements and tree value appraisal

• Vandalism or damage to trees by neighbors or others

• Arborist reports on new construction / building / short plats

• Hazardous tree assessments and risk mitigation

• Selecting and planting trees: the process of designing a landscape.

• For litigation, expert witness in arboriculture

• Trees need to be assessed before a house is purchased.

• The impact of trees on real estate value

The Benefits of Hiring A Certified Arborist

Arborists who are certified are widely recognized and educated in the art and science of growing, caring for, and maintaining individual trees. Certified Arborists are individuals who have achieved a level of knowledge in the art and science of tree care through education, experience, and passing the comprehensive exam. Certified Arborists must also continue their education in order to maintain their certification.

We provide the following tree services:

Consultation and Diagnostics: We provide FREE consultation, diagnostics, and estimates for commercial and residential customers.

Tree Diagnosis: We identify the appropriate treatments to ensure that your trees and plants are healthy and grow without pests and diseases.

Tree Removal: Necessities arise under which it is necessary to remove a tree. Our certified arborists can help you decide whether to remove a tree and then provide safe and efficient removal services.

Tree Pruning: We provide proper industry standard trimming for shade trees, ornamental trees, and other landscape plants and bushes. Maintain health, aesthetics, tree growth and strength, and the necessary clearances between trees and buildings, wires, and roofs. Pruning reduces the risk of storm damage as well. It is essential to remember that pruning too many or the wrong branches stresses the tree. Topping a tree is also unacceptable because it causes serious damage to the tree.

Wind and tree damage: We remove damaged and broken limbs and restore the tree's natural shape. Our Certified Arborist will assess the weight of the damaged branches or trees as this can be extremely dangerous to remove or trim back. A Certified Arborist from Black Rock Tree Services can assist in performing the work in a safe manner. Property cleanup.

Tree planting: We recommend the types of trees to be planted at specific locations. The wrong tree in the wrong spot could result in future problems because of the limited growing space, insects, diseases, or poor growth.

Cabling and Bracing: Black Rock Tree Services will support a tree that may have been damaged by storms or may have been inadequately pruned in the past.

Fertilization of trees/plant health care: We identify the needs of trees based on various environmental conditions, including soil type, site conditions, location, and tree species. We fertilize trees with the proper nutrients necessary to maintain health and vigor.

Tree Preservation: We offer advice and a wide range of services for customers' trees and landscape plants.

Tree planting: We can advise you carefully on the type of trees that will grow properly in the given space, and we can assess the grow space required by the trees.

Schedule a call today for a free estimate.