Master Arborist Consulting Services Arbor Viridis North Bay

Independent arboricultural consulting led by Northern Ontario's ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. Tree risk assessments, construction protection plans, valuations, and legal expert services.

Master Arborist Consulting Services

Consultation Fee Notice: Our base $150 fee covers an initial 1-hour service block (30 minutes of on-site assessment + 30 minutes of off-site desktop analysis and report summary). If your property assessment or diagnostic scope requires more than 1 total hour, we will quote additional time before proceeding. Soil and foliar lab testing are billed separately.

Expert diagnostics, risk assessments, and tree protection plans backed by the highest credential in modern arboriculture.

  • Systematic, objective evaluation of structural stability, internal decay, root degradation, and load failure risks using Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) protocols. We provide clear, written risk-rating reports to help property owners, municipalities, and insurance providers manage liability.

  • Pre-construction mapping of Critical Root Zones (CRZs), site grading evaluations, and protective barrier specs required for municipal building permits. We monitor active construction sites to prevent soil compaction, root destruction, and mechanical damage to high-value mature trees during excavation.

  • Comprehensive canopy mapping for large residential estates, commercial sites, resort properties, and municipalities. We index species composition, age, structural health, and risk levels to build multi-year, prioritized maintenance and budget schedules.

  • Specialized property inspections for home buyers evaluating mature canopy health before closing. We identify hidden structural hazards, invasive pests, soil issues, and impending high-cost removals to inform purchase negotiations.

  • Quantifying the financial value of damaged, destroyed, or wrongfully removed trees using industry-standard trunk formula and replacement cost methods. Essential for legal disputes, insurance claims, timber trespass, and property valuation assessments.

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  • Independent, objective arboricultural reporting, causation analysis, and expert testimony for disputes involving property lines, boundary trees, falling timber damage, and contractor negligence.

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Get Scientific Answers for Your High-Value Trees

Make informed decisions backed by Northern Ontario's top arboricultural credential before cutting, building, or negotiating.

    • Objectivity: Often biased toward selling high-cost tree removals.

    • Credentials: Based on general experience or basic certifications.

    • Documentation: Verbal estimates or informal, unwritten notes.

    • Legal/Permit Use: Unusable for municipal permits, insurance, or court cases.

    • Diagnostic Tools: Visual inspection from the ground only.

    • Objectivity: Independent, fact-based analysis focused on safety and preservation.

    • Credentials: Guided by ISA Board Certified Master Arborist & TRAQ credentials.

    • Documentation: Written, defensible technical reports built to industry standards.

    • Legal/Permit Use: Formally recognized for building permits, insurance claims, and legal disputes.

    • Diagnostic Tools: Advanced root, soil, and internal decay diagnostics (Air-Spade, soil chemistry).

Who Needs Arboricultural Consulting?

Homeowners: Seeking unbiased answers on whether a tree can be saved, treated, or must be removed before making expensive landscaping decisions.

Builders & Developers: Requiring certified tree preservation plans and CRZ monitoring to clear municipal permits and protect property value.

Property Managers & Resorts: Needing formal risk mitigation plans and canopy inventory logs to manage liability and maintain aesthetics.

Legal & Insurance Professionals: Requiring scientific causation analysis, formal appraisal reports, and certified expert testimony for claims.