A Freelance Arborists subscription

A standing arborist relationship for your property.

Most people only call an arborist when something has already gone wrong. By then it's expensive. Canopy Reserve puts an ISA Certified Arborist on your property four times a year — so problems get caught early, and you always have someone to call.

Canopy Reserve membership
$179
initial visit
$49
/month thereafter
No contracts · cancel anytime after 3 months
4 on-site visits per year
Priority scheduling
Direct phone & text access
15% off all add-on services
Written summary after every visit

No contracts. No upsells. An arborist with nothing to sell.

Trees are the most valuable — and most neglected — asset on most properties.

A mature tree adds thousands of dollars in property value. A failed tree costs thousands to remove — and that's before you factor in damage. The difference between the two is usually just attention.

Tree companies have a structural incentive to find work. An independent arborist on a fixed subscription has exactly the opposite incentive: catch things early, when they're cheap.

"The best time to deal with a tree problem is two years before it becomes one."

$1,500–$6,500
Typical cost of emergency tree services in 2025 — crane work or structure damage pushes well past that
$150–$250
Typical man-hour rate for tree work in the Kansas City area
$767
What Canopy Reserve costs in year one — often less than one unnecessary removal. $588/year from year two.

Four visits. One for each season.

Each visit is a structured on-site assessment focused on what matters most at that time of year — plus a written summary you keep.

Visit 01
Spring
Winter damage and freeze stress assessment
New growth evaluation and early pest detection
Spring pruning timing and guidance
Soil condition review and amendment recommendations
Visit 02
Summer
Drought and heat stress evaluation
Active pest and disease monitoring
Canopy health and density assessment
Watering and mulching recommendations
Visit 03
Fall
Pre-winter structural assessment
Storm and wind load preparation
Leaf drop reveals structural concerns not visible in season
Dormant pruning planning
Visit 04
Winter
Best visibility for structural defects and branch architecture
Dormant season pruning assessment
Year-end summary of changes observed across all visits
Spring action plan and priorities

Everything in your membership.

$179 covers your first visit. Everything below is included from month one.

4 on-site visits per year
One per season, each with a written summary delivered within 48 hours.
Priority scheduling
Members get first access when scheduling opens. Response within one business day, always.
Direct phone & text access
A direct line to Dan Seeley — not a scheduling queue. Quick questions welcome.
Written summary after every visit
Condition notes, any changes observed since last visit, and what to watch for next season.
15%
off all add-on services for members
TRAQ® Level 2 Risk Assessment $106 was $125
New Tree Planning & Guidance $41 was $49
Pest & Disease Monitoring Quoted
Lab Testing Quoted
Detailed Assessment $127/hr was $150

Discounts applied automatically at time of scheduling. No codes needed.

Simple, flat pricing.

One monthly fee covers everything. No contracts, no cancellation penalty, no surprise charges.

Initial visit (first season) $179
Monthly membership thereafter $49/mo
4 seasonal visits per year Included
Written summaries Included
Priority scheduling Included
Direct phone & text access Included
15% off all add-on services Included
Year one total $767

$179 initial visit + $49/month × 11 months. $588/year from year two. Minimum 3-month commitment after initial visit. Kansas City metro.

DS
Dan Seeley
ISA Certified Arborist® #MO-7892A · TRAQ® · PPQ

Canopy Reserve is part of Freelance Arborists — an independent ISA consulting practice based in Kansas City. We don't sell tree work. We don't take per-job commissions. We show up with the right tools and tell you what we find. That's the whole business model, and it's why a standing relationship with us is worth something.

Learn more at freelancearborists.com →

Questions about Canopy Reserve

Is there a contract?+

There's a 3-month minimum commitment after your initial visit — enough time to see the value across at least one seasonal transition. After that, it's month-to-month with no cancellation penalty.

What if I need help between visits?+

Members get a direct phone and text line. Quick questions are included. If a full assessment is needed between scheduled visits, we'll prioritize you over non-members.

How many trees does this cover?+

All significant trees on your property are included in each visit. There's no per-tree charge for the membership itself — add-ons like TRAQ ratings are priced per tree, with your 15% member discount applied.

Do you do the tree work if something needs doing?+

No — and that's the point. We assess and advise only. If work is needed, we refer you to a vetted local contractor with no per-job commission on our end. Your membership means our only incentive is your trees' long-term health.

What if I'm not home during a visit?+

We can assess the property without you present and follow up with a written summary and a call. Most members prefer to be there for at least the first visit so we can walk through it together.

What area do you serve?+

The Kansas City metro and surrounding areas. Call us at (816) 715-1551 if you're unsure whether your address is covered.

How does the 15% discount work?+

When you schedule any add-on service — a TRAQ risk rating, lab testing, detailed assessment, new tree planning, or pest and disease monitoring — the discount is applied automatically. No codes needed.

Can I upgrade from a standard assessment?+

Yes. If you've had a standard assessment done, we already have notes on your property — switching to Canopy Reserve is a natural next step and we'll pick up where we left off.