Understand your tree before you decide anything permanent.
An on-site assessment by Jason Korkidakis, ISA Certified Arborist ON-3263A. He’ll look at the tree, explain what he sees in plain English and tell you what, if anything, it needs.
Bring us your questions
You don’t need to diagnose the problem before we arrive.
Dead branches or dieback
Fungi, pests or disease
Cracks, cavities or structural concerns
Large limbs over the house, garage or pool
Changes after construction or grading
Or simply wanting to understand your tree
Tell us what you’ve noticed. We’ll help you understand what it means.
What you get
A straight answer from a certified arborist.
- An on-site assessment carried out personally by Jason Korkidakis, Owner & Lead Arborist
- What he sees, what it means and what matters most, in plain English
- Every realistic option considered, including no work
- Your questions answered on site
- The same honest recommendation, whoever you hire to do the work
The assessment
One primary tree
- Full $150 credited toward Koala Tree work booked within 60 days
What happens on the day
Good advice comes from looking at the whole tree.
Jason looks beyond the one symptom that made you call. What looks worrying from the ground may not matter, and a problem in the canopy can start in the soil.
Health & vigour
Canopy condition, growth, decline and signs of pests, disease or stress.
Structure
Branch unions, cavities, cracks, deadwood and anything else that affects how the tree holds together.
Roots & soil
Rooting space, soil condition, compaction, moisture and grade changes.
Risk
Where it applies, how likely a failure is, what it could hit and what would follow. Jason uses recognised tree risk assessment methods (TRAQ).
Site & you
Buildings, neighbouring trees, exposure, recent changes to the property, and what you want from the tree.
The recommendation belongs to the professional. The decision belongs to you.
Possible outcomes
The recommendation isn’t chosen first. It’s discovered.
No action
Sometimes the tree is best left as it is.
Monitoring
Sometimes watching it over time is the right call.
Pruning
Selective cuts with a clear purpose.
Risk mitigation
Weight reduction, cabling or bracing to keep the tree.
Soil care
Improving roots and growing conditions, not just the canopy.
Removal
If removal is the safest option, we’ll say so clearly and explain why.
Quote or assessment?
A quote and an assessment answer two different questions.
If you already know the work you want, a free quote is the place to start. If you’re still working out what should be done, start with the assessment. Think of it as the diagnosis before the treatment.
“How much will it cost?”
Prices work you’ve already decided on.
- Best when the job is clear
- Price for defined work
- Valid for 30 days
“What does my tree actually need?”
Works out what’s needed before anything permanent.
- Evidence-based advice
- Every realistic option, including no work
- $150, credited toward work booked within 60 days
Your arborist
5,000+ assessments. A decade of experience.
Jason Korkidakis is the Owner & Lead Arborist at Koala Tree. He’s an ISA Certified Arborist (ON-3263A), TRAQ qualified and PPQ qualified, and he personally carries out every Certified Arborist Assessment.
As you walk the property together, he’ll explain what he’s seeing, answer your questions and talk you through the reasoning behind any recommendation, including what may not matter at all.
“I was told that I would have to cut down my 80 yr. old Maple tree... it was devastating news. A close friend urged me to call Koala Tree for a second opinion. When Jason said he thought he could save it, I was 'over the moon' ! He and his team worked tirelessly, getting the tree to a point where it will be able to survive the winter and regain its health. … my beloved Maple tree has been given another chance and, I will be forever grateful to Jason, … and the entire team at Koala Tree, for their commitment and dedication. You guys are the best!”
Brenda Lewis · Google review
Book
Book your Certified Arborist Assessment.
Call or email to pick a time and tell us a little about the tree. The assessment is $150 for one primary tree.
- Jason does every assessment personally
- Credited in full toward work booked within 60 days
- Book by phone or email
Book by phone or email
226-224-5877
Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm · info@koalatree.ca
FAQ
Questions homeowners ask before a permanent decision
What makes this different from a typical tree inspection?
Most inspections start by looking for problems. This one starts with your situation: the tree, your concerns, your property and the decision you’re trying to make. The goal is a better decision, not a list of jobs.
Why not just get a free quote?
A quote is the right start once you know the work you want. It answers how much. The assessment answers the question that comes first: what does this tree actually need? Sometimes that’s removal, sometimes pruning, sometimes monitoring, sometimes nothing.
Are you trying to save every tree?
No. We’re trying to make the right recommendation. Some trees should come down, some can be kept with careful risk mitigation, and some need no work at all.
If removal is the safest option, will you tell me?
Yes, and Jason will explain why. Advice is only worth having if it can land wherever the evidence points.
Why is the assessment $150 instead of free?
Because professional judgement is professional work. The assessment isn’t a sales visit; it’s the service itself. Jason spends that time looking closely, interpreting what he finds, answering your questions and explaining his reasoning in plain English. If you book Koala Tree work within 60 days, the full $150 is credited toward it.
What if my tree doesn’t need any work?
Then that’s a successful assessment. Doing nothing is a legitimate recommendation, and sometimes monitoring is all that’s needed. If that’s what the evidence shows, that’s what we’ll tell you.
What if I use another company afterwards?
That’s entirely your choice. The recommendation is the same whoever does the work. If you’d like Koala Tree to do it, we’ll be glad to give you a quote.
What will I leave with?
A clear understanding of what Jason observed, what it means, the level of risk if any, the options available, and what he recommends and why.
What if I’ve already been told my tree should come down?
Jason will look at it fresh, without assuming the earlier advice was right or wrong. Sometimes that confirms removal. Sometimes it shows other options worth considering.
Understand first. Decide second.
Book the assessment, or get a free quote if you already know the work you want.
Prefer to talk? Call 226-224-5877 · Mon to Fri, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm · info@koalatree.ca