Commercial Tree Service in Fayetteville, AR

A college town with a lot of rental property

Few cities in Arkansas have as many apartment complexes, duplexes and student housing developments as Fayetteville. Many sit on hillsides near the University of Arkansas campus, around Dickson Street, along MLK Boulevard and out on Wedington Drive. The trees on those properties take a lot of wear. Cars park under them every day, tenants walk beneath them at all hours, and turnover means problems can go unreported for months.

We help property managers stay ahead of that. A walk-through each year or two identifies dead limbs over parking spaces, branches touching roofs and balconies, and trees with decay or cracks that need attention. Work is then scheduled around move-in and move-out windows, which in a college town matter a lot. Early summer and late December are often the easiest times.

Other properties we serve

• Office buildings and medical offices.
• Churches with large lawns and older trees.
• HOA common areas, entrances and greenways.
• Restaurants, retail centers and hotels.
• Private schools and daycares.

Hillside lots and old hardwoods

Much of Fayetteville is built on slopes, and many commercial lots are terraced into the hills, with parking on one level and buildings on another. The trees on those slopes are often native oaks, hickories and sweetgums that were left when the land was developed. Their roots were cut during construction, and some decline slowly for years afterward. On a slope, a failing tree can fall downhill onto cars or buildings. We assess those trees with that in mind and set up equipment carefully on uneven ground.

Sweetgum balls and acorns on walkways are a common complaint, and slip hazard, at offices and apartments. Selective pruning, and sometimes removing a problem tree near an entrance, can help.

Ice storms and the lessons of 2009

The January 2009 ice storm broke trees across Northwest Arkansas, and Fayetteville was hit hard. Many properties still have trees with old storm wounds and weak regrowth from where limbs snapped. Those trees are more likely to fail in the next ice or wind event. Pruning and, where needed, cabling or removal reduces that risk before the next storm rather than after it.

When storms do hit, commercial clients on our schedule are called first. We clear drives, entrances and parking areas so the property can function, then come back for the full cleanup.

Development and tree preservation

Fayetteville takes its tree canopy seriously, and development projects in the city may need to account for existing trees under local rules. If you are planning construction, an addition or new parking, check with the city's urban forestry staff about requirements early in the process. We can help with the tree work itself, including protective pruning and removals that have been approved.

How we work on commercial sites

• Written proposals with clear scope, broken out by tree or area.
• Notice to tenants or staff ahead of work days, if you need it.
• Parking lots coned and cleared section by section.
• Same-day cleanup, with wood chipped or hauled away.

Common problems on commercial lots

• Limbs low enough to scrape trucks, buses or delivery vans.
• Branches resting on roofs, gutters or balconies.
• Trees heaving sidewalks and curbs near parking spaces.
• Dead or hollow trees near playgrounds, dumpster pads and walkways.
• Trees blocking lights, cameras or signs.

Each of these is a liability for an owner or manager. We note them on a property map, explain the fix and rank the work by urgency so you can budget for it.

Greenways and shared spaces

Many complexes and offices back onto the Razorback Greenway, Scull Creek, Mud Creek or other trails and creeks. Trees along those edges lean toward the light over the path, and limbs fall onto fences and walkways. We prune and remove trees on the property side carefully, keeping debris off shared paths, and coordinate with neighbors when trees sit on a property line.

Questions

Can you work while the business is open?

Usually, yes. We block off only the area we are working in and move through the property in sections.

Do you serve nearby cities?

Yes, including Springdale, Farmington, Johnson and Elkins.

Schedule a property walk-through

Call (479) 317-8391 or use the form. We will walk the property, mark the trees and send a written plan.