Galveston Arborist Reviews — Trusted by Island Property Owners

"Our 100-year-old live oak was declining and we feared we'd lose it. Galveston Arborist diagnosed a root collar issue and severe soil compaction from years of foot traffic. They performed deep root aeration and excavation, and two years later the tree is absolutely thriving. These folks genuinely saved our tree — and a piece of our family's history."

Service: Root Collar Excavation & Soil Aeration

"I was told by two other companies that my heritage oak needed to come down. Galveston Arborist gave me a completely different diagnosis — Hypoxylon canker triggered by drought stress, not structural failure. They put together a recovery plan and that tree is still standing today. I'm so glad I got a second opinion."

Service: Tree Health Assessment

"After Hurricane Beryl, I had three large trees with significant crown damage and wasn't sure which ones were safe to keep. The arborist walked the entire property with me, explained exactly what he was looking for in terms of structural integrity, and gave me a written risk assessment. Clear, honest, no upselling. Exactly what I needed."

Service: Post-Storm Risk Assessment

"The salt spray damage to our palms and live oaks along the seawall was getting worse every year. Galveston Arborist put together a coastal resilience program — soil amendments, targeted fertilization, and protective treatments. The difference after one season was remarkable. Our landscape looks healthier than it has in years."

Service: Coastal Tree Health Program

"We manage 14 properties across Galveston County and Galveston Arborist handles all of our tree health programs. Their assessments are thorough, their reports are professional, and they always show up when they say they will. Our residents have noticed the difference — we've had zero major tree failures since we started working with them."

Service: Annual Tree Health Program

"Our community has over 200 mature trees and we needed a certified arborist to develop a long-term management plan. Galveston Arborist inventoried every tree, assigned risk ratings, and gave us a prioritized 5-year maintenance schedule. The board was impressed with the level of detail. This is exactly the kind of professional partnership we were looking for."

Service: Tree Inventory & Management Plan

"We had a large oak that was showing signs of decline near our community pool — a real liability concern. Galveston Arborist assessed the tree, identified a girdling root issue, and performed corrective surgery. The tree recovered fully and we avoided what would have been a very expensive removal and liability situation."

Service: Girdling Root Correction

"After Hurricane season, we needed a certified arborist to assess storm-damaged trees across our commercial campus. Their risk assessment report was exactly what our insurance company needed — detailed, professionally formatted, and signed by an ISA-certified arborist. The whole process was seamless. Highly professional."

Service: Storm Damage Assessment

"We're developing a mixed-use property near the seawall and needed an arborist to evaluate which existing trees could be preserved through construction. Galveston Arborist provided a detailed tree protection plan that satisfied the city's requirements and saved us from removing six mature trees we were able to incorporate into the design."

Service: Construction Tree Protection

"Our hotel property has a row of historic live oaks that are central to our brand and guest experience. Galveston Arborist developed a comprehensive health program — deep root fertilization, soil decompaction, and annual monitoring. These trees are an irreplaceable asset and we trust this team completely to protect them."

Service: Heritage Tree Preservation Program