ArborCare and Consulting

ArborCare and Consulting operates out of Boerne, Texas, and handles tree services across the Texas Hill Country. Kevin Belter owns the company and works as a board certified master arborist. He focuses on oak wilt treatment along with general tree consultations and assessments for property owners dealing with live oaks and other species. The business covers areas that include parts of the San Antonio region based on customer locations mentioned in reviews.

Customers call when live oaks show distress from construction damage, over-mulching, incorrect watering, or suspected oak wilt spread. Kevin has diagnosed issues through photos and site visits, then set up treatment plans that include pruning and care steps. In several cases trees recovered and stayed healthy for years afterward, with one property losing only a single tree out of more than fifty treated. Other jobs involved checking root systems around new builds and advising on how to avoid further harm without pushing extra work.

Kevin answers calls and messages the same day or within hours, including on weekends, and offers virtual reviews using pictures when owners live farther out. He explains options clearly without pressure to proceed and has skipped charges for basic information in some instances. Reviewers note his prices stay reasonable and that he returns for follow-up checks every few months on larger properties. Work stays limited to the Hill Country zone around Boerne.

Google shows a 4.7 rating across 19 reviews, with repeated notes on quick replies, clear oak wilt knowledge, and honest assessments that avoid unnecessary steps. One review flagged sloppy work and extra trees cut without discussion. DIRT Score 3.7 from 19 reviews on Finds.

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“I have used Arbor Care and Consulting twice. Both times Kevin responded within a couple of hours. Professional. Straight forward diagnois. No BS. Made me feel like we were was doing the right thing. Probably the best and fastest in this area.”

“ArborCare has been our go to company for our oaks and treating oak wilt. Kevin is the most knowledgeable person I have met when it comes to tree health and preservation. His team has treated our property with several oaks that are thriving today. He even brought one back from the brink of disaster and he was skeptical. He and his company are my first and only call for any tree related care and maintenance.”

“I contacted Kevin to come out to look at a very distressed large live oak. The first time I called Kevin he answered promptly and was very friendly and professional. Each time I contacted him he answered promptly. He came out after a couple of days to access and treat the big live oak and came out about a week later and treated several others. His prices are reasonable and his love and knowledge of trees is second to none. He doesn’t put pressure on you to treat your trees but makes assessments and leaves it totally up to you. If you want a professional, knowledgeable arborist then Kevin Belter is your man.”

“I was recently extremely concerned about my oak trees looking distressed. After looking online and reaching out to a few sites, Kevin returned my call promptly and happily educated me on my situation. Kevin took the time to look at photos and videos of my oak trees. He came out to look at my property in person and gave me a treatment option which we went forward with. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly. I highly recommend him for any tree concerns. He truly is a master at his craft.”

“He has helped me twice! I was building home on awkward lot with existing trees. It was okay for 4 years until a landscaping company put down black weed control cloth and mulch and too many plantings plus sprinkler system set incorrectly!!!!! Kevin came to rescue and is trying to help me. He is professional, honest, and a great arborist! I would not refer my builder or landscape company to anyone but heartedly endorse Kevin!”

“I have used Kevin - Arbor Care & Consulting, for over 10 years at various properties with many different species of trees. As a certified arborist, he knows trees, can diagnose issues & help mitigate issues trees might face with construction, disease, drought, hard freezes, etc. I appreciate that he knows & respects the ecology of local trees, so he keeps the natural shape & structure for the beauty & good of the tree. Very quick to respond & nice to work with. Highly recommend.”

“I am a "tree person" and a landscape designer so I went straight to the best when I found out my next door neighbor had lost some trees to oak wilt. Our 5 acres is covered with large oaks and I cannot even imagine our yard without the sanctuary of these old growth oaks. Kevin came right out and helped us create a plan for saving as many trees as possible. For several years he would stop by every few months and check our trees for the spread of the oak wilt. And when it popped up in the middle of the yard we started the treatment plan. Of the over 50 trees we have treated, so far we have only lost one. I'm sure we will lose more but at least we have a plan. Kevin is very knowledgeable and professional. We HIGHLY recommend his work.”

“Seven years in and still very happy with Kevin Belter/Arbor Care and Consulting. Kevin came on the scene when we were building our home around mature live oaks. Deep cuts had been made into the property disrupting most of the root system. Their (and other surrounding trees) survival were due to Kevin’s treatment and ongoing care. We have not lost a single tree and continue to use his service. Several times I have asked, “shouldn’t we do x,y,z”, to which he replies he’s passing up a dollar but x,y,z is not necessary and he won’t do it. Kevin’s knowledge, succinct consultation and care have resulted in very healthy trees and a very happy homeowner. As the saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”! So much wrong information and haphazard pruners threatens all our oaks. Call Kevin first!”

“I noticed that I had several very large live oak trees in severe distress. I called and left a message because I found some very questionable leaves that I was worried could be oak wilt. We have had oak wilt in our area and some neighbors lost some oak trees very suddenly. Kevin called me back first thing the next morning and worked with me all morning through messages and photos to try and determine what was going on with my trees. During the conversation he very kindly educated me about oak wilt and the enormous amounts of misinformation going out to the public. I feel like I have such a better understanding. Kevin also sent me a site that goes into great detail about everything to do with oak wilt. Everything from planting, pruning, misconceptions, treatments etc. After asking Kevin if I could compensate him he just said that if I could post a review that would be sufficient and he connected me with a peer of his that called me immediately to come do an on-site visit. I was so impressed and appreciative of Kevin’s knowledge and response. Please don’t trust your Live Oaks to just anybody. They are in need of professional care and we are losing them at an alarming rate. ”

“I found ArborCare and Consulting online and reached out for help on the oak trees on my property. When I called Mr. Kevin Belter and told him my concerns (and that I do not live in San Antonio), he immediately began asking details questions about the trees (age, size, watering pattern, landscaping, foilage, trunk, branches, etc.) and offered a virtual consultation where I sent several rounds of photos to allow him to provide the best diagnosis possible. His diagnosis, explanations, and suggestions were thorough and provided a great peace of mind. I had asked him if I could compensate him for his services, but he told me, "I don't charge for information" and that he is always willing to "help those who care about their trees." He just wanted to make sure that my trees were OK, and I sincerely appreciate that. Would highly recommend.”

“Excellent consultation service! I called Kevin with some questions and concerns about several trees on my new property. Being a first time home owner, I wanted to be sure I was acting fast on any potential diseases, and I wasn't sure if I had an oak wilt situation or something else. After submitting the online inquiry, I promptly received a response phone call from Kevin. I sent him photos of my trees and received a quick response and plan of care. In my case, I was relieved to find out that it was not oak wilt, and I am thankful for the quick and knowledgeable response. I would definitely recommend this company.”

“Wow! I am so thankful for Kevin and his kindness. I found him online (treesaregood.org) as a ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. Looking more into his company, I quickly realized that his passion and knowledge of trees was outstanding! He shares lots of information on his website (arborcareandconsulting.com) and it made me feel confident of having him guide me on good tree care. After leaving a him a voicemail, Kevin quickly returned my phone call. He spoke with me about my concerns and he addressed the emergency oak wilting situation around the Central Texas area. After sending him several pictures of my trees and tree trucks, he identified them, and provided resources on what I could do to help the trees. I highly recommend him for his outstanding customer service, promptness, knowledge, and most importantly he glorifies the Creator of it all.”

“Would highly recommend Kevin. He has most recently helped us with our live oaks in our effort to address oak wilt concerns. He is extremely knowledgeable and offers fantastic services.”

“I emailed almost every arborist on the San Antonio Arborist Association directory with concerns about the health of our established suburban backyard trees. Unfortunately, it just happened to be right at the start of Covid-19 social distancing in March 2020. He was the ONLY arborist who took the time to consult in the rise of a global pandemic. I received a call that day, sent pictures, and discussed my concerns. I was given sage advice on the health and care for our trees. This is our first home. Before that day, I'd never heard about the importance of root flare or the problems with over-mulching. I've never taken the time to write a review. However, I am truly appreciative for the time. I hope my review helps guide you to finding relief for your tree health concerns.”

“I called in a panic on a Sunday because I thought my live oak was turning yellow. Kevin had me send him pictures and within minutes called to tell me that it was in fact a cedar elm tree and supposed to turn with the seasons. Awesome! (I'm not a native Texan, I don't know the trees here yet).”

“Met with Kevin, originally I wanted to have a tree moved. Kevin walked me through all my options with the pros and cons and made his recommendation based on what was best for ME . This unfortunately did not benefit him getting a job. But his honestly and helpfullness was much appreciated. I would definately call on him again in the future.”

“I was very concerned regarding the health of one my trees. Kevin quickly diagnosed the issue and provided feedback on how to take care of it. prompt, accurate and outstanding service from this business.”

“Kevin is awesome! He diagnosed our tree issue quickly and provided great recommendations! Highly recommend!”

“Would not work with again, sloppy and gutted additional trees never discussed.”