Consulting-Only · Conflict-Free · ISA-Grounded

Independent Arborist Guidance
for Clear, Defensible
Property Decisions

We do not sell tree work. That means every recommendation stays objective, independent, and free from contractor incentives — so you can make the right call for your trees, property, and liability exposure.

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ISA Certified Arborist #WE 9985-A
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
Serving Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo Counties
Mature coastal oak tree with sweeping branches framing the Pacific Ocean at sunset, Santa Barbara California
We Believe
“Your tree and landscape contractor shouldn’t grade their own homework.”
Certified California Native Plant Landscaper
ISA Certified Arborist
ISA TRAQ Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
ISA Member
Service Area
Santa Barbara &
San Luis Obispo Counties
The Difference

Advice Without
a Sales Agenda

Most tree companies make money by prescribing and performing the work. ArborSolutions is structured differently — we provide independent arborist guidance before costly, risky, or irreversible decisions are made.

“When the company doing the inspection is also selling the removal, the incentive to find problems is obvious. We eliminate that conflict entirely.”
Objective Recommendations

Guidance based on tree condition, site context, and ISA standards — not on generating work orders.

Legal & Defensible Documentation

Clear written findings for HOAs, disputes, due diligence, permitting, and property decisions.

Risk-Based Priorities

Recommendations organized by actual condition, target exposure, and urgency — not upsell potential.

No Contractor Incentives

No pruning sales, removal upsells, or work-driven recommendations shaping your assessment outcome.

Services

How We Help

Independent arborist consulting for tree risk, health, documentation, and property decisions — grounded in standards, not sales.

Tree Risk Assessments

TRAQ-based evaluations for trees with targets, visible defects, failure potential, and safety-related decision points. Standards-based and legally defensible.

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Tree Health & Decline Diagnostics

Independent assessment of stress, pests, disease, irrigation issues, and site conditions. Understand the cause before committing to the cure.

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Arborist Reports & Documentation

Clear, defensible reports for HOAs, property managers, real estate due diligence, pre-sale assessments, neighbor disputes, and permitting support.

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Second Opinions & Contractor Oversight

Objective review of pruning scopes, removal recommendations, and contractor proposals — before major decisions are made and money is spent.

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See what clear, standards-based arborist documentation actually looks like before you hire anyone.
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Who We Help

When a 2nd Opinion Matters

If you’re about to make an expensive, irreversible, or legally sensitive decision about a tree — this is the call you make first.

Homeowners
Before you cut, remove, or panic.

Independent, unbiased and certified guidance for tree health, pruning, safety, risk, and removal decisions — so you can make the right call without the pressure of a contractor sales agenda.

HOAs & Boards
When the board needs defensible answers.

Objective tree guidance, documentation, and risk insight to support board decisions, contractor oversight, and long-term landscape planning.

Property Managers
When you need a clear, unbiased and defensible arborist backup plan.

Independent, unbiased & objective tree guidance, defensible & legal documentation, and risk insights to support board decisions, contractor oversight, and long-term landscape planning.

Real Estate Due Diligence
Before trees become closing surprises.

Pre-purchase inspections protect all parties. Certified inspections clarify risk, maintenance issues, and site concerns before they turn into unexpected costs or post-sale disputes.

Credentials & Proof

Trusted for Clear, Defensible Decisions

Qualifications & Standards
  • ISA Certified Arborist #WE 9985-A
  • Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
  • Member of International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
  • Certified California Native Plant Landscaper
  • Recommendations given are grounded in ISA standards & ANSI A300
  • Consulting-only practice — no tree work sold

We had three contractors tell us the tree had to go. ArborSolutions assessed it independently and determined it was structurally sound — saving us over $4,000 in unnecessary removal costs. The written report gave us total confidence.

K. Hartley
Homeowner · Santa Barbara, CA

Our HOA board needed defensible documentation before proceeding with a significant landscape decision. The assessment was thorough, clearly written, and held up completely during our review process.

M. Reyes
HOA Board President · Goleta, CA

As a property manager overseeing multiple sites, having a conflict-free arborist I can call before any major tree decision is invaluable. Reports are professional, prompt, and exactly what we need.

D. Castillo
Property Manager · San Luis Obispo, CA
Process

How It Works

A simple process for objective arborist guidance and clear next steps — without the pressure of a contractor agenda.

1
Request a Consultation

Reach out with your tree, landscape, property, or documentation concern. We’ll discuss scope and schedule.

2
On-Site Evaluation

We assess tree condition, risk factors, and decision context using ISA standards and TRAQ methodology.

3
Clear Recommendations

You receive objective guidance and practical next steps grounded in standards — not in selling additional services.

4
Documentation When Needed

Written findings, arborist reports, and supporting documentation provided when the situation calls for it.

FAQ

Questions We Hear Often

If something is stopping you from reaching out, the answer is probably here.

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No. ArborSolutions is a consulting-only practice. We do not perform, sell, or subcontract any tree work. Our only product is objective guidance — which means our recommendations are never influenced by the prospect of work contracts.

When a tree company assesses your tree and also performs the work, there is a financial incentive to find — or overstate — problems. A consulting-only arborist has no such incentive. Our fee is for the assessment, not for generating work orders. You receive guidance you can trust.

Yes. We prepare professionally written arborist reports for HOA boards, property managers, city permitting, neighbor disputes, real estate due diligence, and other situations requiring formal documentation. All reports are grounded in ISA standards and ANSI A300.

Absolutely — this is one of the most common reasons clients reach out. Before committing to costly or irreversible work, an independent review can save significant money and prevent unnecessary tree loss. We assess actual tree condition and give you an objective perspective on any scope of work.

Yes. We work with individual homeowners, HOA boards, property managers, real estate professionals, and any property owner who needs objective, standards-based arborist guidance. Our model scales from a single tree to multi-property documentation packages.

ArborSolutions serves Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County in California. Call (805) 325-5441 or email [email protected] to discuss your project.

Need Objective Arborist Guidance?

Request a consultation for tree risk, health, documentation, or a second opinion — without the pressure of a contractor sales agenda.

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Serving Santa Barbara County & San Luis Obispo County · Consulting-Only · No Sales Pressure