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It depends on why and how you want your tree pruned; however, deadwooding, broken branch removal, and light pruning can be done anytime. Since all trees and situations are different, we always come and give you our best advice on how to maintain your tree(s).
The only important thing is to prune trees regularly once a year and not wait until it's overdue. This way, the pruning can remain light and remove only a small portion of the canopy.
Arborist Now recommends that trees be checked often to inspect overall health and structure condition. If a structural weakness is discovered, the problem will be addressed early to avoid structural failure.
Yes! We are both licensed and insured.
To ensure compliance with local regulations, it is advisable to consult with a professional arborist or contact the appropriate local government agency responsible for tree permits in your area. They can provide accurate and detailed information regarding tree removal permits specific to San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Yes! We offer both.
Arborist Now recommends tree removal when a tree becomes diseased or is dying, is a hazard, or when it is interfering with a home structure, new construction, or repair, or when no conservation plan could realistically be performed due to being too big, too close, etc. When a tree becomes too expensive to maintain and/or it decreases the value of property, tree removal then becomes an option.
At Arborist Now, we have tree experts trained to ensure proper care for the livelihood of your trees. Inexperience could cause both injury to the tree and to oneself. We are safety-first focused and have years of dedicated tree care experience.
Most definitely! Remember to think of surrounding plants, soil, region, and your commitment to caring for any new trees. Also keep in mind the immediate environment of underground and overhead utility cables, sidewalks and driveways. What is the purpose of a new tree—for shade, for privacy, for fruits, or for ornamental design?
Accredited tree care companies are experts in caring for your trees, shrubs, and other greenery, which add to the value and beauty of your home. This also adds to your peace of mind when the safety of your property, your body, and your surroundings are a priority.
Typically, accredited tree care companies have trained and experienced staff employed who use the proper methods and technology to keep your trees in the best health.
Yes, we send our arborists out to provide a verbal Tree Health Consultation where they will assess its condition and any potential hazards. If our arborist deems pruning or removal as a recommendation, we will waive the standard Tree Health Consultation fee and only charge for the work.
Yes. We will come at no expense to see the tree first and provide you with a free estimate.
Yes. Together we can determine the maintenance goals you want to achieve with your tree. Once determined, we will have the work on our schedule, and we will send you a notice of tree maintenance prior to performing the work.
We do not have 24-hour emergency service. In case of an emergency tree issue that is not dire, we can arrange to come out the following day.
The term “green” wood refers to wood that is still fresh or wet and has not gone through the drying process. Technically green material is used in exterior applications and will undergo the drying process after it is installed. Outdoor items like benches, stairs, retaining walls, fencing, decks, tables and more can all be made with green material. At Arborist Now our focus is to provide high quality custom milled material for landscape design and architecture applications from locally sourced trees that would otherwise go to waste.
Treated lumber, also known as pressure-treated lumber, is wood that has been infused with chemicals to extend its lifespan and protect it from damage. Unfortunately, the chemicals that are used to treat wood products have negative effects on humans. Just a few of the chemicals used are chromated copper arsenate (CCA) that contains arsenic, which is known to be a human carcinogen; creosote, which is considered a cancer-causing substance, and pentachlorophenol, toxic to humans and the environment, especially aquatic life. A study by the National Institute of Health provides further information on the health and environmental risks of pressure-treated lumber here.
Yes. All of our material is untreated and chemical-free. We focus on species of trees that are naturally resistant to bugs and decay. Some of the species that we work most with are redwood, eucalyptus, and black acacia, and all of these species are prevalent in the Bay Area. Redwood's durability is entirely natural. The same tannins and unique cell structure that gives redwood its warm tones and exemplary strength make it naturally resistant to insects, decay, water, and even fire. Eucalyptus is extremely dense, rot- and decay-resistant, with a high oil content that repels water and moisture. Eucalyptus oil is a natural insect repellent, mainly due to its eucalyptol content. Black acacia has a high natural oil content, which makes it naturally resistant to moisture, rot, and decay. The silica content also protects against various types of insects, so its timber can withstand exposure to moisture, fungi, and other environmental factors leading to decay. It is also resistant to wear and tear.
Ethical sourcing is extremely important to us and paramount in the acquisition of our material. All of our logs are locally sourced and come from San Francisco and the Bay Area. Since Arborist Now is an arborist company by trade, we utilize trees that are already marked for removal and selectively salvage the highest-quality logs and species from our removal jobs to bring to the mill. It’s these logs that we turn into finished products to be used by you.
If you have ever bought lumber from the store, you know that a 2x4 is actually 1.5” x 3.5”. This is called "actual dimensions." At Arborist Now, we always provide our clients with nominal dimension material, meaning that if you ask for 2x4s, you get a true 2” by 4” piece of lumber. No matter the dimension, you always receive the true dimension of the material you need. If you want a cant that is 18”x18”x10’, you will get exactly that.
There is no better case for our milling division than turning a tree removal into milled material to be repurposed back onto the same property or project. We possess an array of different mills for different scenarios and can mill onsite or transport the logs to our facility.
We can! Our professional Arborist division is bonded and insured and is uniquely suited to do every aspect of tree work. We specialize in removal of trees destined for our mill. We can remove large, heavy sections of the tree to ensure maximum finished products after they have been milled.
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