Frequently Asked Questions
What services does Wise Tree Expert provide?
Wise Tree Expert provides arboricultural consulting and tree care solutions, including arborist consultations, arborist reports, tree assessments, permit support documentation, construction tree protection plans, tree inventories, tree health evaluations, and other professional arboricultural services.
What is an arborist report?
An arborist report is a professional document that evaluates trees on a property and may include tree condition assessments, construction impacts, tree protection recommendations, permit support information, and management recommendations.
How much does an arborist report cost?
The cost depends on the size of the project, number of trees, travel distance, municipal requirements, and complexity of the assignment. Please contact us for a customized quote.
How long does it take to receive an arborist report?
Most reports are completed within several business days following the site inspection. Larger or more complex projects may require additional time.
Can you help with tree permits?
Yes. We regularly assist homeowners, contractors, architects, developers, and property managers by preparing arborist reports and supporting documentation that may be required during permit review processes.
Do you guarantee city approval?
No. Permit approvals and project approvals are determined by the reviewing agency. Wise Tree Expert cannot guarantee approval from any city, county, planning department, building department, homeowner association, insurance company, or other third party.
Do you provide tree pruning and removal services?
Tree pruning, removals, emergency response, and other tree care services may be available depending on project requirements, location, and scheduling. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Do you perform tree risk assessments?
Tree condition evaluations and risk observations may be performed as part of consulting services. The scope of any assessment will be discussed prior to the project.
Can you inspect trees before construction begins?
Yes. Construction planning, tree protection planning, and pre-construction tree evaluations are among the most common services we provide.
What areas do you serve?
Wise Tree Expert serves the South Bay, Peninsula, East Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, Monterey Bay, Central Coast, and surrounding communities, including San Jose, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Half Moon Bay, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Morgan Hill, Gilroy, Carmel, and nearby cities.
Do you work with homeowners?
Yes. We regularly assist homeowners, contractors, developers, architects, architects, property managers, commercial property owners, and other clients throughout the region.
What happens during an arborist consultation?
A consultation typically includes a site visit, visual tree inspection, discussion of project goals, review of concerns, and professional recommendations regarding next steps. Additional services such as reports or permit documentation may be proposed separately when needed.
Are consultation fees credited toward a report?
This depends on the scope of work and project requirements. We will discuss fees and service options before work begins.
What types of trees do you work with?
We work with a wide variety of tree species commonly found throughout California, including coast live oaks, redwoods, Monterey pines, eucalyptus, elms, maples, sycamores, fruit trees, ornamental species, and many others.
Do you provide emergency tree services?
Emergency tree services may be available for storm damage, hazardous tree failures, fallen trees, and other urgent situations. Please call for current availability.
How do I schedule a consultation?
You may submit a request through our website, call, or email us directly. We will review your project and contact you to discuss the next steps.
Why should I hire an ISA Certified Arborist?
An ISA Certified Arborist has demonstrated knowledge in tree biology, diagnosis, pruning, safety, planting, and tree care practices. Hiring a qualified arborist helps ensure that recommendations are based on industry standards and sound arboricultural practices.