Professional Findings. Clear Written Documentation.
When a tree becomes part of a property dispute, insurance claim, construction project, or important management decision, you need more than a verbal opinion. You need written findings that explain the tree’s condition, the evidence examined, and the basis for the recommendations.
Eric Putnam BCMA Inc. prepares certified arborist reports throughout Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. We work with homeowners, attorneys, insurance professionals, HOAs, property managers, and project teams to document tree conditions and answer specific arboricultural questions.
Understanding Certified Arborist Reports
Written Answers to Your Tree Questions
An arborist report turns an evaluation into a formal written record. It identifies the trees examined, documents relevant observations, and explains professional findings and recommendations.
The report is prepared for a defined purpose. Whether you need documentation of tree damage, an explanation of construction impacts, or recommendations for managing a tree, we establish the questions and required deliverables before beginning the work.
When You Need an Arborist Report
Request a report when you need to:
- Document tree damage for an insurance claim.
- Provide professional findings to an attorney.
- Address a tree-related property or neighboring-tree dispute.
- Evaluate concerns involving excavation, root cutting, or construction.
- Submit tree documentation to an HOA or project team.
- Explain preservation, treatment, pruning, or removal recommendations.
- Record tree conditions before planned site work.
- Support a real estate or property-management decision.
- Obtain written findings beyond a consultation or service estimate.
Arborist Reports for Legal Matters and Insurance Claims
Tree-related disputes require a clear account of the conditions examined and what the evidence supports. We prepare technical reports that help clients, attorneys, and insurance professionals understand the arboricultural issues involved.
Depending on the assignment, a report can address:
- The documented condition of the tree and surrounding site.
- Visible trunk, branch, or root injuries.
- Evidence of excavation or construction-related disturbance.
- The relationship between reported events and observed damage.
- Other conditions that could contribute to decline.
- The implications of identified damage for tree health or management.
- Recommended care, further investigation, or monitoring.
We distinguish direct observations from information supplied by others and explain the basis for our professional opinions. When the evidence does not establish a cause or timeline, the report states that limitation. If your attorney or insurer has specific questions, provide them before the inspection so the assignment can address the information needed.
Arborist Report Services We Provide
The report scope can include:
- Inspection of the identified trees and relevant site conditions.
- Tree identification and measurements.
- Documentation of visible health and structural concerns.
- Photographs of relevant findings.
- Review of supplied plans, photographs, and background records.
- Analysis of the arboricultural questions identified in the assignment.
- Written findings and professional recommendations.
- Explanation of inspection limitations and unresolved questions.
- Recommendations for additional investigation when needed.
- Detailed risk assessments, forensic investigations, root excavation, and specialized testing require an appropriate scope and are not automatically included in every report.
Our Certified Arborist Report Process
Define the Questions
We establish why you need the report, which trees are involved, who will receive it, and what questions it must address. We also review any submission requirements or deadlines provided.
Inspect the Trees and Site
We examine the identified trees and accessible site conditions relevant to the assignment. Observations and photographs document the conditions present during the inspection.
Evaluate the Evidence
We review field findings alongside relevant background information. Professional opinions are developed from the evidence available, with consideration of alternative explanations and inspection limitations.
Prepare and Deliver the Report
We organize the findings into a written document that explains the assignment, observations, analysis, and recommendations. Any additional clarification or follow-up work is addressed according to the agreed scope.
Do You Already Know Which Tree Evaluation You Need?
Request an Arborist Report when you need formal written findings. If you need an on-site evaluation and professional guidance without a formal report, schedule a paid arborist consultation.
Why Clients Choose Eric Putnam BCMA Inc. for Arborist Reports
Findings That Address Your Questions
We establish the purpose of the assignment so the report focuses on the information needed for your decision, claim, or project.
Evidence-Based Professional Opinions
Our findings draw on field observations, relevant records, tree biology, site conditions, and arboricultural judgment.
Clear Written Explanations
We explain technical concerns in understandable language and identify the evidence, recommendations, and limitations relevant to the assignment.
What Our Customers Say
When it comes to the care of your trees and yard, we understand how important it is to find a tree expert you can trust. Thanks to our personalized and professional approach with our arborist visits and tree consultations, our customers rest easy knowing their tree’s health will always be our top priority. See what some of our clients had to say:
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Common Questions About Certified Arborist Reports
What will my arborist report include?
The contents depend on the assignment. Reports can include tree identification, site observations, photographs, professional analysis, recommendations, and limitations. The required information and deliverables are established before work begins.
Can you prepare a report for my attorney or insurance company?
Yes. We prepare reports addressing tree-related technical questions for legal matters and insurance claims. Provide the intended recipient, relevant records, and any specific questions before the assignment begins.
Can a report establish that construction caused tree damage?
An evaluation can examine whether the evidence supports a relationship between construction and tree damage. The strength of the conclusion depends on the available information, timing, site access, and other contributing factors. Additional investigation may be necessary.
Does a report guarantee a particular claim or legal outcome?
No. The report provides professional arboricultural findings. It does not determine legal liability or guarantee acceptance, payment, or a particular outcome.
