A hazard tree assessment is a professional evaluation to determine if a tree on your property is safe to remain or is a hazard. A professional conducts it, considering the possibility of tree failure, the environment, and any targets that may be affected. Booking a hazard tree assessment in Chatham gives you peace of mind about your trees.
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An Important Role Of The Certified Arborist
Tree assessment and risk management of urban trees is an important role of the certified arborist. Tree risk assessment considers three factors: the potential for tree failure, the environment that may contribute to failure, and what would be damaged or injured – the target.
Failure Potential
Failure Potential is the likelihood that an entire tree, or part of a tree will break and fall within a given time period.
Environment
Most tree failures occur during or as a result of a storm. Exposure to winds, snow and ice loading should be considered when assessing trees. Other environmental factors that come in to play are construction, grade changes and trenching within the root zone. Removal of adjacent trees that previously served as a wind buffer. Failure of nearby trees cause by root rot disease. Changes in wind dynamics due to new structures on site.
Targets
Targets are people or property that could be damaged or injured if the tree failed. If there is no target there is no risk, because if the tree fails, no damage would occur.
If you are concerned about the safety of any trees on your property, call Chatham Tree Services for a Hazard Tree Assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a tree hazard risk assessment look at?
A tree hazard risk assessment considers three main factors: the potential for failure, environmental factors that may contribute to failure, and the target that may be injured or damaged. A comprehensive tree hazard risk assessment can help you determine whether there are issues that could result in costly damage or injury, so you can make an informed decision about your trees.
What is failure potential in a tree risk assessment?
Failure potential is the probability that a tree or a portion of a tree will fail and fall during a specified time period in a tree risk assessment. This is affected by environmental conditions such as wind, snow, ice loading, construction, and grade changes. All of these factors are carefully considered in our tree risk assessment to determine the overall level of concern.
Why should I hire a professional for a certified arborist tree inspection?
A certified tree inspection is best conducted by a trained professional with an understanding of tree science and structure. Assessing the severity of a tree’s condition requires knowledge and experience. Our experts will provide you with an honest, professional tree inspection to determine where your trees stand.
When should I be concerned about a tree on my property?
You should be concerned whenever a tree shows signs of decline, leans, or has been weakened by storms or nearby construction. If you are worried about the safety of any tree, call Chatham Tree Services, and we will assess it for you.