Tri-Cities • Coquitlam, BC

Tree Risk Assessments in Coquitlam

Coquitlam's tall second-growth firs on Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau, and the older, larger trees around Como Lake, are exactly the kind of trees that need a documented risk assessment before removal. Root Down prepares TRAQ reports that meet Coquitlam's tree management bylaw requirements, which differ from Port Moody's next door.

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When to Call for Tree Risk Assessments (TRAQ) in Coquitlam

If a large conifer on a Coquitlam slope is leaning, dropping limbs, or showing root issues, get it assessed before applying for a removal permit — Coquitlam wants documentation, not just a description.

Permits & Bylaws in Coquitlam

Coquitlam regulates removals through its own tree management bylaw, with stricter rules near watercourses and on steep slopes, and its permit thresholds and replacement requirements differ from Port Moody's. We confirm Coquitlam's current requirements for your specific lot and prepare the TRAQ assessment in the format the City's permit process expects.

Permit required to remove more than 2 protected trees (30cm+) within 12 months, or any tree near a stream. Replacement and security bonds apply.

See Coquitlam tree bylaws

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

Our Risk Assessments Process

Consultation

We confirm what the report is for — a permit, an insurance claim, a dispute — so we quote and scope the right level of assessment.

Site Visit

Our certified arborist partner inspects the tree(s), assessing structure, health, and likelihood of failure using TRAQ methodology.

Analysis & Report

Findings are documented in a written report with photos, risk rating, and recommendations.

Delivery

You receive the completed report, ready to submit for your permit, claim, or file.

What Affects Risk Assessments 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 assessed
Level 1 vs. Level 3 assessment needed
Hillside access on Burke Mountain or Westwood Plateau
Whether the property is near a watercourse

Recent Risk Assessments Work in Coquitlam

See examples of our risk assessments work across Tri-Cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Often, yes — Coquitlam's tree management bylaw generally expects documented evidence for a hazard-based removal, and requirements differ from neighbouring Port Moody. We confirm what your specific application needs before we assess.

Yes — tall second-growth firs on hillside lots are common in these neighbourhoods, and that's exactly the kind of tree a TRAQ assessment is built for.

A Level 1 assessment starts at $575 for one tree or $725 for 2-4 trees; Level 3 and larger jobs are quoted individually. The fee credits back if you book the resulting removal or work with us.

Tree Risk Assessments (TRAQ) in Coquitlam?

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Neighbourhoods We Serve

Burke MountainWestwood PlateauRanch ParkEagle RidgeMaillardvilleAustin HeightsHarbour ChinesCentral CoquitlamTown CentreChineside

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