ISA Certified Arborist Services

An ISA Certified Arborist is a tree care professional certified by the International Society of Arboriculture.

Certified arborists are credentialed experts in tree biology, soil science, pruning techniques, pest and disease diagnosis, and tree risk assessment.

The key distinction from general tree work is the depth of knowledge associated with the education and hands-on experience required for certification.

They are specialists in diagnosing why a tree is declining, assessing whether a tree poses a structural risk to a building or person, recommending strategies for preservation or removal.

Arborists are certified to produce written reports accepted by insurance companies, local governing agencies, courts, and permitting agencies.

A tree service company provides hands-on-work that includes tree removal, cutting, chipping, stump grinding, trimming limbs and branches, clearing debris and climbing. They primarily focus on the physical execution and maintenance of tree care tasks.

A certified arborist provides diagnosis, risk assessment, and science-based recommendations for tree health and management.

At Hargo's you get the best of both worlds - a single point of contact from evaluation to cleanup. Our arborists assess the needs of trees on your property and then our professional crews carry out the work to ISA and ANSI standards. 

Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction and tree species.

Most Northern California counties like El Dorado, Amardor and Sacramento have regulations governing certain Landmark trees like native oaks, heritage oaks, and trees within grading permit areas. 

Hargo's arborists are familiar with local ordinances and work closely with residents, businesses and local governments to assess permit requirements in El Dorado Hills, Placerville, Cameron Park, Shingle Springs, Folsom, Granite Bay, and surrounding towns. 

We'll help you identify any permit requirements during your free evaluation before work begins.

There are a number of common signs took look for when assessing your property or home to identify hazardous tree removal needs.

Common signs to look for include

• Visible decay or fungal growth at the base
• Dead or hanging branches
• Cracks or splits in the trunk of the tree
• Leaning that wasn't there before
• Damaged roots or girdling roots that appear to be rising out of the ground soil lin

A qualified Hargo's Land Management arborist will assess the full picture and provide guidance on what to do next.

Yes. Hargo's arborists provide written tree assessments and defensible space clearing plans that meet Cal Fire Zone 1 and Zone 2 clearance requirements.

We work closely with homeowners from Folsom and El Dorado Hills to Shingle Springs, Placerville, and Camino who are dealing with insurance clearance requirements.

Our arborists and land clearing crews have direct experience supporting El Dorado and Amador County properties through fire insurance compliance reviews.

Yes. A significant portion of our work is on rural and semi-rural properties in El Dorado County and Amador County. We've actively supported residents and businesses through the area since 2013, including Cameron Park, Rescue, Coloma, Placerville, Apple Hill, Pollock Pines, Somerset, Pioneer, and everything in between. 

We provide arborist evaluations, certified tree removal, mastication and mulching, trimming and pruning, and defensible space land clearing on properties ranging from half-acre residential lots to multi-hundred acre ranch and timberland parcels.

Hargo's provides free on-site evaluations and estimates for all of your tree service needs.

Fees vary by scope for a written arborist report that includes tree risk assessments required for insurance claims or permit applications.

Book a free evaluation by completing the form on this page or give us a call at 530-620-7276.

The most common species we work with in El Dorado and Amador counties include Heritage Oak Valley Oak, Blue Oak, Black Oak, Interior Live Oak, Ponderosa Pine, Gray Pine, California Black Walnut, White Alder, and Big-Leaf Maple.

Each foothill tree species presents different pruning, removal, health, and risk assessment considerations.