What does a certified arborist look for?

Trunk condition, canopy density, deadwood, lean, root flare, signs of decay or disease, and the tree's relationship to what's around it. The point is to figure out what the tree is actually doing. Not just whether it can be cut.

Can an arborist tell me if a tree is dangerous?

An arborist can identify the warning signs and judge the risk based on the tree's structure, condition, and what it could fall onto. Some risks are obvious; others take a closer look. The recommendation will be specific to your tree, not generic.

Will Tree Giants recommend trimming if removal is not needed?

Yes. If trimming, monitoring, or treatment solves the problem safely, we'll say so. Removal is only the recommendation when the tree itself is the issue.

Do I need an arborist before removing a tree?

Not always. Some removals are obvious. But if you're unsure, or the tree is large, healthy-looking, or near something important, an arborist-led look helps you decide with more confidence.

Can you help with tree health questions?

Yes. Concerns about leaf drop, dieback, mushrooms, possible disease, or general decline are all things we can take a look at. See our tree health evaluations page for more.

Nashville · Middle Tennessee

Certified Arborist Support in Nashville, TN

Some tree questions need more than a quick look from the driveway. If a tree is leaning, losing limbs, showing decay, or changing after a storm, the recommendation should come from someone who knows what those signs mean.

Tree Giants has certified arborist support available for Nashville homeowners who need a clearer answer before deciding what to do.

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Quick answer

Should I hire a certified arborist or a tree service?

Hire certified arborist support when the question is not just "can this tree be cut?" but "what is actually going on with this tree?" Arborist guidance is helpful for health concerns, risk evaluations, pruning decisions, preservation questions, and removal recommendations. Tree Giants uses certified arborist support to help homeowners understand the safest next step.

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Certified arborist on every job

Yard better than we found it. Payment after.

When arborist support helps.

Not every job needs an arborist's eye. These are the situations where it makes a real difference.

Possible disease or signs of decline
A tree leaning more than it used to
Storm damage that's hard to read from the ground
A large limb that recently failed
A tree close to the house or another structure
An uncertain or aggressive removal recommendation from someone else
Pruning vs. removal. When it's not obvious which is right
Tree preservation questions during construction or landscaping

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What we look at.

A tree gives you a lot of information if you know where to look.

Trunk

Cracks, cavities, included bark, old wounds, signs of internal decay.

Canopy

Density, leaf color, dieback, deadwood, weight distribution.

Roots

Root flare, lifting soil, severed roots, fungal growth at the base.

Lean

Whether it's new, whether the soil is moving, and which way it would go.

Surroundings

What's underneath the tree. House, driveway, fence, play area, lines.

Species & history

How this species typically fails, plus recent weather and any past work.

A recommendation you can understand.

You shouldn't have to take a tree professional's word on faith. A good recommendation comes with a why. What we saw on the tree, what it points to, and what the realistic options are.

If the tree can be saved, we'll tell you. If it should be pruned, monitored, or removed, we'll explain what we're seeing and why.

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Credentials, plainly stated.

Tree Giants has been doing tree work in Middle Tennessee since 1996. TCIA member. Workers' comp and general liability. BBB A+ rated. Certified arborist support on staff for the calls that need it.

Specific certification details will be listed here once Tree Giants confirms what to publish. We don't list credential numbers or association memberships we can't verify.

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