Tree Risk Assessments for Commercial Development and Residential Properties

Arbor Managers provides professional tree risk assessments, tree evaluations, and arborist documentation for land development, construction planning, and residential properties. Whether you're preparing for site development or need a professional assessment of trees near your home, evaluations are performed in accordance with recognized arboricultural standards.

All services are performed by ISA Certified Arborist Harry Doyle (FL-9539A) and delivered with defined scope, clearly stated limitations, and alignment with ANSI A300 standards and ISA risk assessment methodology. Assessments are provided for land development, construction planning, and residential property concerns, with documentation tailored to the needs of builders, design professionals, property managers, and homeowners. Deliverables may include structured written reports, permit-ready arborist letters, and CAD-ready tree inventory data designed for integration into engineering and civil plan sets when required.

Experience & Qualifications

  • ISA Certified Arborist (FL-9539A)
  • Over 40 years of arboriculture experience in Florida
  • Professional tree risk assessments and evaluations for land development, construction, and residential properties
  • Preparation of structured documentation for permitting, entitlement, and municipal review
  • Development-focused arborist assessments designed for integration into engineering and civil plan sets
  • Standards-based reporting aligned with ANSI A300 and ISA risk assessment methodology

When Arborist Evaluation Becomes Necessary in Ocala

Tree-related questions often arise when property changes are being considered or when existing trees may affect safety, planning, or permitting. Early evaluation helps clarify site constraints, identify potential concerns, and determine when professional documentation is appropriate.

Common situations include planning construction or renovations, evaluating trees near homes or occupied areas, preparing for permit submittals, reviewing trees during property purchase or due diligence, or determining whether trees are reasonable to retain as site conditions change.

Arborist Assessment Services & Documentation

Tree Risk Assessments

A tree risk assessment in Ocala is performed for trees located near homes, buildings, roadways, or other occupied areas, and when site conditions change due to construction activities. A Certified Arborist evaluation helps determine whether trees are reasonable to retain, whether protective measures are appropriate, and when pruning, monitoring, or removal should be considered based on site conditions and target exposure.

Certified Arborist Reports on a Desk

Arborist Documentation & Professional Opinion

Arborist documentation may be needed in Ocala when written professional opinion is required for tree removal requests, permit applications, development planning, insurance questions, or important property decisions. Written documentation helps clarify tree condition, retention feasibility, and site-specific risk when formal records are required by municipalities, project teams, or property owners.

Documentation may include arborist letters, condition reports, protection plans and tree survey locations.

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Tree Survey & Inventories

Tree surveys and inventories may be needed in Ocala when properties are being evaluated for development, purchase, design, or long-term planning. Surveys document tree species, size, condition, and location so site constraints and retention opportunities can be understood early in the planning process.

Information gathered during a survey can support due diligence, site layout decisions, and coordinated planning with design and construction teams.

Tree Protection Fence Around Trees

Tree Protection & Preservation Planning

Tree protection and preservation planning may be needed in Ocala when construction, renovation, or site work is planned near trees intended for retention. Planning helps identify which trees are feasible to preserve and what protective measures may be necessary during grading, utility work, paving, building improvements, or landscape changes.

Recommendations support coordinated project planning and long-term tree viability on commercial, community, and residential properties.

Ocala & Marion County Resources

The following links provide access to commonly used city and county resources related to planning, permitting, and property information.

Geographic Service Areas

Arbor Managers provides arborist consulting services for land development and public projects throughout Central Florida jurisdictions. Engagements are project-based and scoped according to site location and review requirements.