Know What Your Trees Really Need

Arborist consultations in Lakeland for property owners who want real answers about tree health and safety.

When you live in Lakeland and you notice cracks in a branch, decay near the base, or leaning that seems worse after the last storm, you need more than a guess. An arborist consultation gives you up to one full hour with an ISA Board Certified Arborist who walks your property and looks at the trees that concern you most. You get clear explanations about what is happening, what the tree needs, and what could happen if problems go unaddressed.

The Tree Lady Company provides on-site evaluations that focus on tree health, structure, and stability. This service helps identify existing and potential risks that could affect your home, driveway, or utility lines over time. Instead of pushing removal, the arborist explains what the tree needs to stay healthy and how to keep people and property safe. The goal is to help you make informed decisions based on what the tree is showing, not what someone assumes from the curb.

If you want to understand what is happening with a tree on your Lakeland property before making a major decision, reach out to The Tree Lady Company to schedule a consultation.

What Happens During the Walkthrough

Your arborist arrives at your Lakeland property with tools to inspect the canopy, trunk, and root zone. They look for defects in branch unions, cavities that suggest internal rot, fungal growth at the base, or changes in foliage density that point to stress or disease. You walk the property together and talk through what you have noticed and what worries you.

After the visit, you will understand which trees are stable, which ones need attention soon, and which conditions should be monitored over the next few months or years. You will also know whether structural pruning, cabling, or simple maintenance can solve the issue without removing the tree. This service is built around education, not urgency, so you leave with a plan that fits your timeline and budget.

The consultation is ideal for homeowners preparing for hurricane season, managing aging trees, or trying to preserve valuable canopy. It gives you a documented baseline for future decisions and helps you avoid reacting out of fear or waiting too long to act. The arborist will also point out early signs of trouble that are easy to miss but grow into expensive problems if ignored.

Homeowners often want to know what the arborist will look at, how long the visit takes, and whether they need to prepare anything ahead of time. Here are answers to the most common questions.

Questions That Come Up Before Booking

They inspect the canopy for dead or crossing limbs, check the trunk for cavities or cracks, and evaluate root flare and soil conditions. They also consider how close the tree is to structures and whether its growth pattern suggests instability.
What does the arborist look at during the consultation?
You get up to one full hour with the arborist, which is enough time to review multiple trees and ask detailed questions. Larger properties or more complex concerns may take the full hour.
How long does a consultation take?
Walk your property and make a mental note of which trees concern you most. If you have old photos showing how the tree looked in past years, bring those along—they help the arborist see how fast a lean or defect has developed.
What should I prepare before the arborist arrives?
Many serious issues develop inside the tree or below ground where you cannot see them. A consultation spots early warning signs before the tree drops limbs, splits during a storm, or declines beyond recovery.
Why would I need this if the tree looks fine?
Only if removal is the safest or only option. The arborist is trained to preserve trees whenever possible and will recommend pruning, cabling, or monitoring if those steps can keep the tree standing safely.
Will the arborist tell me I need to remove the tree?

If a tree on your property is raising questions you cannot answer on your own, a consultation with The Tree Lady Company gives you the information you need to move forward with confidence. Contact the team in Lakeland to book your on-site evaluation.