Tri-Cities • Coquitlam, BC

Tree Health Assessments in Coquitlam

Coquitlam's mature second-growth conifers on Burke Mountain and around Como Lake don't always need a formal report to answer a simple question — is this tree okay? Root Down offers quick on-site health checkups for Coquitlam homeowners who want a straight answer without the cost of a written assessment.

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When to Call for Tree Health Assessments in Coquitlam

If a Coquitlam tree looks stressed, is dropping more deadwood than usual, or you're just not sure, a checkup gives you an honest read fast.

Permits & Bylaws in Coquitlam

Large second-growth firs on Coquitlam's hillside lots can look concerning without actually being hazardous, and the reverse is also true. A quick on-site opinion helps you decide whether it's worth monitoring, pruning, or escalating to a formal assessment.

A protected tree is 20cm or more in diameter measured 1.4m from the ground. Up to two protected trees may be removed per calendar year without a permit; beyond that a permit is required. A permit is always required, from the first tree, if the property has a riparian area or SPEA, a steep slope, a covenant on title, or is on Burian Drive or Latimer Avenue. Replacement planting may be a condition.

See Coquitlam tree bylaws

Bylaw rules change. Verify current requirements directly with Coquitlam before starting any work.

Our Health Checkups Process

Book the Visit

Tell us which tree(s) you're concerned about and why.

On-Site Check

Our arborist partner inspects the tree(s) for signs of disease, decay, structural issues, or hazard.

Verbal Report

You get honest findings on the spot, plus a clear recommendation for what — if anything — to do next.

What Affects Health Checkups Cost in Coquitlam

Every job is unique, so we provide free, detailed estimates rather than one-size-fits-all pricing. The main factors:

Number of trees checked in the same visit
Access on hillside Burke Mountain or Westwood Plateau lots

Recent Health Checkups Work in Coquitlam

See examples of our health checkups work across Tri-Cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It gives you an honest opinion on the spot. If it looks like a genuine hazard and you need it documented for a Coquitlam permit application, we'll scope a formal risk assessment from there.

Yes — it's priced per tree, which works well for larger Coquitlam lots with multiple mature trees.

$175 for the first tree, plus $45 for each additional tree in the same visit.