Tree Assessment Should I Remove This Tree? Should I Remove This Tree? Answer a few quick questions about your tree. We'll tally the warning signs and recommend a next step. This tool offers general guidance only — it is not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional arborist. How does the tree's canopy look? * Full and healthy for the season Thinning, or a few dead branches Large dead sections or major dieback Mostly bare in season, or clearly dead What do you see on the trunk? * No visible damage Peeling or missing bark in patches Deep cracks, cavities, or hollow spots A noticeable lean, or a lean that is getting worse What about the base of the tree and its roots? * Looks normal Mushrooms or fungus growing at the base Heaving, cracked, or raised soil near the base Roots that are exposed, damaged, or recently cut Any storm damage? * None Small branches come down in storms Large limbs broken or hanging in the canopy The trunk is split, or a major leader broke off Where is the tree? * In an open area, away from buildings and activity Within falling distance of the house, garage, driveway, or play areas Touching or near power lines Check any other warning signs you've noticed Woodpecker activity, carpenter ants, or boring insects Sawdust-like material at the base of the trunk Leaves brown or drop much earlier than nearby trees One side of the tree has no leaves in season Branches drop even without wind Select all that apply. Get your results Tell us where to send your assessment. If your answers point to a professional evaluation, we'll reach out to schedule a free visit — no obligation. Name * Email * Phone Anything else about the tree? Species if you know it, roughly how tall, how close to the house, recent changes, etc. Get My Results If you are human, leave this field blank.
