Before you remove a tree, top it, or accept a guess from somebody with a chainsaw, get the right answer. Lofty Heights Tree Care offers professional arborist consultations across Altoona, Hollidaysburg, and Blair County, PA – backed by ISA certification, 18 years in business, and a combined 75 years of team experience.
Free consultations available. Call (814) 904-6689 to schedule.
What Is an Arborist Consultation?
An arborist consultation is a professional, on-site assessment of the trees on your property. We look at species, age, structure, health, signs of disease or pests, root issues, soil conditions, and proximity to structures. Then we give you a clear, written recommendation: what’s healthy, what needs pruning, what’s a real risk, and what’s not worth worrying about. No upselling, no scare tactics – just honest advice from a certified arborist.
When to Schedule a Consultation
- Before buying or selling a property with mature trees
- After a storm, when you’re not sure which trees are still safe
- When a tree is leaning, cracking, or showing dead branches
- If you see fungus, mushrooms, or cavities at the base of a tree
- Before new construction, additions, pools, or major landscaping
- When a neighbor or insurance company has flagged a tree as a risk
- If you’re dealing with disease (Emerald Ash Borer, oak wilt, Dutch elm disease)
- When you simply want a long-term care plan for the trees you love
ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessment
Our team carries ISA Qualifications in Tree Risk Assessment – the industry standard for evaluating tree hazards. A formal risk assessment can save you from a six-figure claim, and it’s exactly the kind of documentation insurance companies, attorneys, and HOAs ask for. We provide written reports, photos, and recommendations you can hand straight to your carrier, attorney, or municipal authority.
What an Arborist Consultation Covers
- Tree-by-tree health and structural evaluation
- Identification of species, age, and condition
- Pest and disease diagnosis and treatment recommendations
- Root, soil, and drainage assessment
- Hazard and risk assessment with clear ratings
- Pruning, cabling, bracing, and removal recommendations
- Pre-construction tree protection plans
- Replacement species recommendations and post-planting care
- Written report with photos and prioritized next steps (on request)
ISA Board-Certified Master Arborist On Staff
The ISA Board-Certified Master Arborist credential is the highest level a working arborist can earn – fewer than 2% of certified arborists hold it. We have one on our staff. That means when you call Lofty Heights, you’re not getting a guy who happens to own a truck and a saw. You’re getting top-tier arboricultural expertise applied to your specific property.
Why Choose Lofty Heights?
- ISA Membership and ISA Certified Arborist on staff
- ISA Board-Certified Master Arborist for advanced cases
- ISA Qualifications in Tree Risk Assessment
- 18 years in business, 75 years’ combined experience
- Licensed, insured, OSHA certified, BBB Accredited A+ Rated
- Free consultations and free estimates
- Clear, transparent communication – no scare-selling
- Workmanship Guarantee and No-Surprise Guarantee if work follows
- Locally-owned, family-owned, and trusted across Blair County
Serving Altoona, Blair County & Surrounding Areas
Lofty Heights provides arborist consultations and tree risk assessments throughout Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Duncansville, Tyrone, Bellwood, Claysburg, Curryville, East Freedom, Martinsburg, Newry, Roaring Spring, Sproul, Tipton, Williamsburg, plus Cresson and Ebensburg in Cambria County.
