The Right Tree Inventory for Your Needs
A tree inventory should give you a good overview of the trees on your property and their health concerns. With the diverse ecosystem of the greater Tulsa area, knowing what trees you have on a large property can help you plan your tree care. At Arbor Masters, we offer three distinct tree inventories to suit your needs:
Sample Inventories
Partial Inventories
Full Inventories
The Importance of a Tree Inventory
Whether you own a large residential property or are the representative of a municipality trying to understand the trees under your care, there are several benefits to a tree inventory, such as:
Catching any safety concerns early
Assisting in budgeting and planning for future tree care
More accurate bidding for projects
Understanding if you can plant more trees
Making tree care decisions based on data rather than guessing
Who Needs a Tree Inventory?
While a homeowner with a few trees on their property may find little use for a tree inventory, this service does benefit many different people and organizations. Some of the typical clients we see for tree inventories include:
Municipalities: Many local governments will have an arborist conduct a tree inventory of street trees or parks under their jurisdiction to understand any tree care they need to do.
Universities and schools: A tree inventory can account for all or some of the trees on campus and help a school budget for tree care the following semester.
Apartment complex owners: In a large apartment complex with many trees, a tree inventory will help keep track of what species are on the property and identify any concerns they may be facing.
HOA boards: A tree inventory may be able to identify trees that do not follow HOA guidelines or catch signs of a dangerous tree that puts someone’s property at risk.
Large retail area owners: If you own a large commercial property with several trees that are spaced out, a tree inventory will give you a comprehensive understanding of their condition and inform you of any immediate tree care concerns.
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Our Tree Inventory Process
Tree inventories are not a common service that we do every day. To help alleviate some of the confusion around the service and what it will look like, we’ve outlined our process so there are no surprises when you hire us for a tree inventory.
Initial Assessment
During the initial assessment, we’ll figure out what kind of tree inventory you want us to perform and get an idea of the project's scope.
Preparing a Quote
We’ll provide you with an electronic quote detailing the cost of your tree inventory. Once you accept the quote, we can get you scheduled.
Survey the Trees
On the scheduled date, we’ll either look at a select portion of your trees or all of them and evaluate them to help us draw conclusions later.
Collecting Data
We use our specialized software to keep track of all the data about your trees, including their size, condition, age, species, and more.
Provide Feedback
We’ll use the data we gathered to provide you with feedback about your trees and property and give you a better understanding of any tree care you may need.
When you want a tree inventory, you shouldn’t hire just anybody to handle it. Tulsa residents trust Arbor Masters as their premiere tree care service for many reasons, including:
ISA Certified Arborists on Staff: We employ ISA Certified Arborists who act as experts on tree care and can easily identify problems with trees and correct them.
TCIA Accreditation: The Tree Care Industry Association has acknowledged that the team at Arbor Masters follows all the best practices for tree care and running a business.
Experience: We’ve been in business since 1960, and we use this experience to provide expert tree care to customers throughout the Tulsa metro area.
Determining What Inventory is Right for You
If you’ve never had an arborist conduct a tree inventory for you, you may not know what variation is best for your trees.
Full Inventory: Full inventories are best when you’ve just purchased a property and want to acquire a comprehensive idea of all the trees on it. This is the most expensive option, but worth it for the information you’ll gain.
Sample Inventory: If you want an inventory that is more cost effective, a sample inventory is the best option. We may also suggest it if you just want to update some of the data from a previous inventory.
Partial Inventory: These are best when you are concerned about a particular insect or disease that is causing problems in the area. We can check all vulnerable trees and ensure they are healthy.
Our Tulsa Service Area
The team at Arbor Masters is proud to serve the greater Tulsa area with high-quality tree care. If you’re not sure if we cover your neighborhood, consult our service area map or call us at 918-258-3444.
Claremore
Muskogee
Sand Springs
Sperry
Valley Park
FAQs About Tree Inventories
While we can conduct a tree inventory at any time of year, it is easier to do it in the summer when trees are leafed out and their problems are more prominent.
We use the software ArborPro to collect data and create maps and reports you can use to understand more about your trees.
Yes, when we conduct a sample inventory, you’ll have a statistically relevant sample to use when deciding on future tree care for your property.
The cost of a tree inventory will depend on the amount of trees, the size of the property, and what type of inventory you request from us.
Learn More About Tree Care in Tulsa
We publish monthly articles detailing all aspects of tree care in our Tree Care Blog. If you have questions about caring for your trees in Tulsa, we may have already answered them there.
Fall Fertilization: The Key to Healthy Trees
Fall Leaf Colors in the Midwest: Why Trees Change Color and When to Expect It
Evergreen Trees for Midwest Landscapes: Broadleaf vs. Needle Varieties
Winter Tree Care: Debunking the Myth of Trees Not Needing Water
