Independent opinion & written reports
Tree condition, visible defects, management options and a second opinion before committing to work. Written findings and photographs are scoped to the intended use.
Independent Arborist Consulting | Jeremy VanMaanen
Jeremy VanMaanen the Arborist
Independent arborist consulting
Clear findings for decisions about trees, property and planned work.
ISA Certified Arborist SO-7257A | Certified Alabama Urban Forester | 4th-Generation Tree Service Provider
North Alabama based. Seasonal consulting along the Gulf Shores–Orange Beach–Perdido Key–Pensacola corridor, by confirmed availability.
Request a consulting scopeCall Jeremy · 256-792-8733
Choose the decision you need help with
Storm & insurance documentation
Document observed tree damage, site conditions and arboricultural recommendations. Insurance coverage and claim payment remain the insurer's determination.
HOA, condo & commercial properties
Tree inventories, work priorities, contractor-scope review and maintenance planning for boards and property managers.
Buying property with mature trees
Tree due diligence before a purchase decision: observable conditions, management needs and follow-up priorities.
Development & construction
Inventories, preservation recommendations, construction-impact observations and tree-protection recommendations, coordinated with licensed design professionals where required.
Tree companies & professional referrals
Credentialed arborist consulting and reporting support. Your company retains the customer and production work. Jeremy's consulting offer does not include outside climbing or production labor.
Safety first. Keep away from damaged trees, suspended limbs and electrical lines. Never climb, enter traffic or cross a boundary to collect photographs. For an immediate threat, contact emergency services or the utility.
From inquiry to useful findings
- Describe the property, decision and deadline.
- Jeremy confirms fit, access, deliverables, fee and availability.
- Consulting and any report follow the agreed scope; findings are based on the evidence, with limitations stated.
Onsite work, written reports, travel and multi-property assignments are quoted before booking. No promised recommendation, permit outcome, insurance payment or guarantee that a tree is safe.
Start remotely when that fits
Tree Snapshot
A remote first look when you are unsure whether you need a tree service. Photos can guide next steps; they do not replace an onsite assessment or establish a formal risk rating.
See Tree Snapshot →ArborLock Pro · $59
Organize dated photos and communications about a tree you do not own. Self-service documentation; no arborist assessment, legal finding, liability determination or insurance decision is included.
Document someone else's tree →Already have a Tree Snapshot or ArborLock case? Include its reference. Additional consulting is a separate service; share existing records with your permission.
Tell Jeremy what decision you need to make
Only your email is required. Share whatever details you have now; Jeremy can follow up to confirm the scope, fee and next step. A request does not reserve an appointment or authorize a charge.
Prefer direct contact? jeremy@heritagearborist.com · 256-792-8733. Send photos only from a safe, lawful position; include the property location and any existing case number.