Understanding which trees on your property pose genuine risks requires more than a visual glance. Branch Tree Service provides formal Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) evaluations conducted by our ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. These documented assessments identify hazardous conditions, quantify risk levels, and provide actionable mitigation recommendations.
What Is a TRAQ Assessment?
The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is a specialized ISA credential for evaluating tree risk using a standardized, science-based methodology. Unlike informal opinions, TRAQ assessments follow a structured protocol that examines tree health, structural integrity, site conditions, and potential targets. The result is a formal report that holds up to insurance scrutiny, municipal review, and legal proceedings.
When You Need a Risk Assessment
Risk assessments are essential when insurance companies require documentation of tree conditions, municipalities mandate assessments before permit approval, property managers need to demonstrate due diligence, trees show signs of structural failure such as cracks, leans, or decay, after storms to evaluate remaining tree stability, and before construction projects that may affect existing trees. Our assessments provide the documentation you need to make informed decisions and protect yourself from liability.
Commercial & Municipal Assessments
For large properties, we conduct comprehensive tree inventories with risk ratings for every significant tree. These inventories become management tools for budgeting maintenance, prioritizing removals, and demonstrating proactive risk management. Municipal clients benefit from our ability to assess right-of-way trees and public spaces to ISA standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
A TRAQ assessment includes visual inspection of the entire tree, evaluation of site conditions and targets, risk rating using ISA protocols, documented findings with photographs, specific mitigation recommendations, and a formal written report. Advanced assessments may include resistograph testing or aerial inspection.
Individual tree assessments typically range from $150-$400 depending on tree size and complexity. Multi-tree inventories and large property assessments are priced per tree at reduced rates. Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific needs.
Yes. TRAQ assessments provide the formal, professional documentation that insurance companies require. Our reports include risk ratings, condition descriptions, and recommended actions that support claims for preventive removal or post-storm damage.