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Top-Rated Arborists in Blue River - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Summit Tree Service, Inc.
Summit Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
58
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Blue River, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David was outstanding. He cut our tree down with perfection. You would have never known a tree was cut down he was very professional and the cleanup was great. If your looking for customer service Summit Tree Service is the one."
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55' Bucket Truck #1
Amanda L
Our Mid-Size Bucket Truck
Amanda L

+53

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Dotts Construction and Grading, LLC
4.6(
14
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Tree Removal

Serving Blue River, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Michael was great to work with. He had the proper equipment to get my site prep done right. He coordinated with the county inspectors and was always on site in a timely fashion. I recommend Dotts Constuction and I will use them again on upcoming future phases of my project."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
FC&T's, LLC
2.8(
25
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Tree Removal

Serving Blue River, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We hired FC&T's for full interior painting and re-finishing wood floors in our mountain home located in Alma, CO. Malcom and his team were great to work with. We were very pleased with the results and would definitely work with them again on future projects."
Response time3 days
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Abe's Tree Service
4.9(
16
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Blue River, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These are really great guys! We hired them to trim a rather large, overgrown tree in the backyard, and they did a fantastic job! The cost was very reasonable, less than the other quotes I had received. I will absolutely call them the next time we need tree service!"
Dangerous tree removal
Dangerous tree removal
Dangerous tree removal
Dangerous tree removal
Dangerous tree removal

+15

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

Costs range from $500 to $5,000 per tree, depending on size, location, and accessibility.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

Horticulturist is a broad term for any type of plant and soil expert. An arborist, meanwhile, specializes in all aspects of tree care. You should hire an arborist when you need assistance with tree-related tasks, such as pruning large trees, removing trees, diagnosing a sick tree, or emergency tree services. Horticulturists aren’t qualified to handle those types of tasks.

State and local laws vary, but in most cases, you are allowed to trim any branches from your neighbor's tree that cross your property line. However, it's important to ensure you do not damage the overall health of the tree in the process. Removing branches incorrectly can jeopardize the health of the tree and could lead to you being on the hook to replace it.

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