Published May 27, 2026
HOA tree service is different from residential work in two ways: the documentation requirements and the liability exposure. An HOA board that receives a written risk assessment identifying a hazardous tree — and does nothing — has created a documented liability. An HOA that acts on the assessment and has removal records signed by an ISA Certified Arborist has protected the board. Martin Tree and Turf Care provides both the work and the documentation.
What HOAs in Upstate SC Need from a Tree Company
Written arborist reports: Most HOA insurance carriers and attorneys require full written risk assessments for high-risk trees in common areas. Written tree inventories: Species, DBH, condition rating, and recommended action for every tree in common areas. Our ISA Certified Arborist (#SO-356834A) signs every assessment. Vendor compliance documentation: W9, certificate of insurance (named additional insured available), and invoices formatted for property management platforms. Priority storm response: Contracted HOA accounts receive priority dispatch after major weather events — ahead of first-call residential customers. Seasonal maintenance contracts: Annual fixed-price contracts for spring arborist walk-through, hazard identification, and scheduled maintenance work.
Common HOA Tree Situations in Upstate SC
Aging Bradford pear canopy: Simpsonville, Five Forks, and northern Greenville County HOAs planted large Bradford pear corridors in the 1990s. These trees are now 15–25 years old and splitting. A phased removal and replanting plan avoids the liability of documented hazard trees in common areas. Storm damage after major events: After Hurricane Helene (2024) and the 2022 Upstate SC ice storm, many HOAs needed immediate assessment of dozens of trees across multiple properties. We provide that multi-property assessment capability. Tree lines near amenities: Pool areas, playgrounds, and walking trails with overhead trees require documented risk assessments — courts have found HOAs liable when known hazards went unaddressed.
Documentation and Invoicing for HOA Contracts
For contracted HOA accounts: invoices are formatted for property management platforms (Buildium, AppFolio, etc.), with PO number and cost code fields included, and W9 on file. Certificate of Insurance with HOA or management company named as additional insured available for bid packages. We prepare vendor registration packets for commercial procurement systems.
What our arborist sees on site
HOA boards carry real liability for trees in common areas. We have been called in after incidents where the board received a hazard warning and did not act. A signed arborist report on file protects the board — regardless of what happens next.
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