Tree Inspections in Charlotte, NC

Family-Owned Arborist Team Serving Charlotte Since 2012

Tree Masters has served Charlotte, North Carolina, property owners since 2012, providing professional tree inspections alongside a full range of arborist services. We’re a family-owned team, the same group longtime clients knew as Airborne Tree Services, and we bring that continuity to every property we assess. When our inspection uncovers a problem, we can address it the same day without you needing to call a second company.

Free quotes are available for all inspection and follow-on services. Call us at (704) 802-1150 to schedule yours.

What a Professional Tree Inspection Covers

A thorough arborist assessment evaluates a tree from canopy to root zone. That means examining the crown for deadwood and unusual dieback, checking the trunk for cracks, splits, fungal growth, and boreholes, and reading the root zone for signs of heaving, decay, or destabilized soil. Many of the most serious structural hazards aren’t visible from the ground without trained evaluation. Internal decay, weakened branch unions, and root damage can all compromise a tree before any obvious surface sign appears.

After the evaluation, you’ll receive findings and recommended next steps. Those recommendations might range from routine monitoring or targeted pruning to treatment, cabling, or full removal, depending on what the inspection reveals.

When Charlotte Property Owners Should Schedule an Inspection

Mature trees near structures benefit from periodic tree health evaluations, particularly as they age or after significant weather events. Charlotte’s summer storm season and winter ice events are common triggers: high winds, heavy rain, and ice can leave structural damage that isn’t apparent on the surface. A post-storm inspection is one of the most practical reasons to call us.

Visible warning signs that call for an arborist assessment:

• Cracks or splits in the trunk, especially vertical ones extending from the soil line
• Fungal growth such as mushrooms or shelf fungi at the base or on the trunk
• Dead or leafless branches in the upper crown
• A lean that has developed or worsened recently
• Boreholes, sawdust-like frass at the base, or unusual sap leakage
• Yellowing, early leaf drop, or sparse canopy during the growing season
• Roots that are lifting or have become exposed

If you’re planning construction, a pool addition, or landscaping changes near established trees, an inspection beforehand matters. Root zone disturbance from excavation or grading can destabilize trees that looked healthy before work began.

Charlotte’s UDO Article 20 & Heritage Tree Compliance

Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance Article 20, effective June 1, 2023, designates heritage trees as NC-native species with a diameter at breast height of 30 inches or more. These trees are protected on all public and private property within city limits. Unauthorized removal carries fines of $200 per inch of DBH plus replanting costs. Permit applications for specimen or heritage tree removal require an ISA-Certified Arborist report, making a professional inspection a practical first step before any work affecting protected trees. This is provided as informational context; consult the City of Charlotte directly for guidance on your specific situation.