
Tree Service
Lightning Protection
Protect your most valuable trees and surrounding structures from the devastating affects of lightning with our sophisticated lightning protection systems.

TREE SERVICE
When Disaster Strikes
Lightning can damage or destroy mature trees valued for their shade, beauty, and history – not to mention the potential for harming surrounding people, animals, or structures. Our specialized lightning protection systems help preserve your trees and property when disaster strikes.
Per the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) guidelines, our team assesses and installs specialized lightning protection systems. These include a system of conductors and ground rods to provide a path of least resistance for lightning to follow, thereby protecting the tree and reducing the risk of damage. 80% of trees struck by lightning experience visible damage and health decline, while the remaining
20% carry no visible injuries, but experience vascular damage and stress leading to poor water transmission, pest and disease issues. Our team of certified arborists will assess the tree for suitability, design the lightning protection system, then install the air terminals, conductors, and ground terminals. The system, made of copper or aluminum, is designed to carry the electrical current away from the tree in order to keep the area safe.
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FAQS
Popular & Frequently Asked Questions About Lightning Protection Systems
How do you recommend preparing your trees for storm season and emergency weather?
Preventative care can save you thousands of dollars otherwise spent on repairing damage or cleaning up debris. It can also help you minimize risk to both people and property. Making sure your trees are healthy front the roots to limbs is of primary importance. This starts with assessment and On larger properties, we recommend performing a tree inventory to catalog and identify trees that need preventative care and safety plans, including corrective pruning, cabling and bracing, or lightning protection.
What do your post-storm services entail?
After a storm rolls through, our crews immediately mobilize to care for our client’s trees whether that be removing or pruning damaged trees and cleaning up debris. Our arborists on site are able to evaluate stress caused by damage to recommend any after-care treatments needed such as fertilization.
How do you ensure safety on site?
Our team is licensed, certified, and trained to the highest level of safety standards. We take great care to ensure that your property is protected.
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Featured ISA Certified Arborists in Dallas – Fort Worth
With a team of over ten ISA Certified Arborists at your service you can trust that your trees are in good hands.
Get to know a few of our featured arborists below!

Steve Clary
Steve is an award-winning arborist who specializes in risk management, inventory management, and plant healthcare strategies for urban forests. His keen understanding of the latest industry technology enables innovative approaches related to preserving tree assets with both value and sustainability in mind.

Kenney Shook
Kenney has specialized in tree care for over 30 years having grown up in the industry. He serves as an ISA board member and is passionate about educating clients on proper tree care practices as well as training up-and-coming talent as a way of giving back to the industry. He is nationally recognized for his knowledge and expertise.

David Brantley
David is a published arborist with a passion for education. He has an unwavering dedication to empowering communities to create urban forests that thrive. His specialized knowledge paired with over 30 years of experience as an arborist has made him a sought-after diagnostician for individual clients and corporations alike.
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