Permit and development arborist reports
Reports and tree assessments to support permit applications, development review, and related planning questions.
Explore permit and development support →Professional arboricultural consulting for property owners, developers, attorneys, and municipalities. ISA-certified, independent, and focused entirely on your interests.
Independent arborist assessments of tree condition, structural integrity, and failure potential for property owners, HOAs, and managers in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. Written reports support insurance questions, neighbor disputes, and property due diligence.
Pre-construction tree inventories, protection plans, and impact assessments for developers, architects, and contractors navigating tree permits in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties.
Documented assessments, written reports, and expert testimony for property line disputes, construction damage claims, and tree-related personal injury matters. For attorneys who need an arborist voice with no agenda beyond the truth.
Scope-of-loss documentation, causation analysis, and damages quantification for North Bay property claims — adjusted for subrogation timelines and disclosure requirements. Report formatted to satisfy FRCP / Rule 26 from the first draft.
A defined, independent review for one tree on one property, with documented observations and a written report for the next permit step. Approximate fee range: $450–$900.
When a project needs an independent arborist, CanopyMetrics provides consulting and documentation for clients in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties. We do not sell or perform tree work.
Reports and tree assessments to support permit applications, development review, and related planning questions.
Explore permit and development support →Documented evaluation of a tree’s condition, potential failure, and the people or property it could affect.
See what a risk assessment report includes →For broader projects, support can include multi-tree inventories, tree-protection planning, and construction-phase monitoring.
View the full project scope →Most arborists who sell tree work have a financial incentive in every recommendation they make. We don't do tree work. We don't sell removals, pruning, or planting. Every opinion we deliver is based solely on what the tree needs — and what serves you.
This isn't a feature. It's the only way we know how to operate with full credibility in every conversation we enter.
Tell us what you're dealing with — a permit deadline, a liability concern, a tree that looks wrong. We'll tell you if we're the right fit.
On-site inspection, measurements, and documentation. We use industry-standard protocols so findings hold up to scrutiny.
Written clearly, on time, formatted for the audience — whether that's a planning department, an attorney, or you.
We quote before we start. No surprise invoices, no scope creep.
Most reports delivered within five business days of the site visit. Rush service available.
No jargon for jargon's sake. Reports that a homeowner can read and an attorney can use.
We know the North Bay. Every jurisdiction has its own tree ordinance. We've worked with all of them.
Marin, Sonoma, and Napa are our primary field-service area. San Francisco is considered for N.D. Cal. litigation and expert-witness work. Other out-of-area litigation and complex construction-impact engagements are considered case by case; fit is confirmed by consultation. See litigation coverage.
We work with property owners, developers, attorneys, insurance professionals, and municipalities across the North Bay. Every engagement is handled with the rigor and independence that the situation demands.