Most tree companies inspect trees they also want to remove. ArborSolutions doesn't sell tree work. That means every risk rating you receive is based entirely on what the tree actually presents, not on generating a work order.
A generic inspection designed for the Midwest doesn't account for what trees on the Central Coast actually endure. Daniel Arrellanes, owner of ArborSolutions, has spent 25+ years working in this specific climate and terrain — and that regional depth shows in every assessment.
Evaluating root plate stability in Monterey Cypress and Coast Live Oaks following record-breaking rainfall and soil saturation — a structural failure condition that increases dramatically during wet cycles.
Aligning TRAQ assessments with California FAIR Plan requirements and defensible space compliance to help policyholders in high fire-risk zones maintain their property insurability.
Identifying early structural decline from local threats including the Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) and Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) — pests that can compromise structural integrity well before visible failure signs appear.
Separating an unbiased certified assessment from physical execution is the only way to eliminate the not always intentional incentive bias that is systemic in traditional tree care.
We provide tree risk assessments as a consulting-only service. We have no removal crew, no pruning sales team, no equipment to keep busy. The assessment is the product — and it stands on its own.
"When the company doing the inspection is also selling the removal, the incentive to find problems is obvious. We eliminate that conflict entirely."
— Daniel Arrellanes, owner of ArborSolutions, ISA #WE 9985-A · TRAQEvery assessment follows the ISA TRAQ methodology — the same framework used by municipalities, utilities, and insurance carriers to make defensible risk decisions.¹ Governing standards: ANSI A300 Part 9.³
Systematic evaluation of tree structure, root zone, crown, and attachment points. Ground-level and aerial assessment as conditions allow.
Documentation of codominant stems, included bark, cavities, decay, and site-specific hazard conditions — the structural realities that determine actual risk.
Assessment of what's at risk — people, structures, or utilities — and how frequently that target is occupied. This factor drives the overall risk rating.
Low / Moderate / High / Extreme risk classification using the industry-standard ISA TRAQ matrix. Defensible, reproducible, and accepted by courts, insurers, and agencies.
Professional written findings with site photos and specific recommendations — ready for insurance, legal, or agency submission.
No jargon. Findings are explained in terms that make sense to property owners and board members — not just arborists.
The question isn't "was it foreseeable?" The question is "did you know?"
A formal risk assessment establishes what was known, when it was documented, and what actions were taken. That paper trail is your primary defense in a liability claim.
Property owners in California have a legal "duty of care" to maintain trees in a reasonably safe condition under California Civil Code § 1714.² Documented assessments by a qualified arborist are the recognized mechanism for discharging that duty — and for establishing the documented timeline of what was known and when.
ArborSolutions' ISA Certified Arborists have been working on California's Central & South Coast for over 25 years. Our credentials reflect a consulting-first practice — not a contracting background.
The following recognized authorities define the methodology, legal framework, and industry standards referenced in every tree risk assessment conducted by ArborSolutions.
No sales pressure. No removal crew waiting outside. Just the assessment.
Call or text: (805) 325-5441 · Email: info@arborsolutions.pro