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Sloan Tree Service LLC
4.9(
45
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Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

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"â­ â­ â­ â­ â­ A Phenomenal Experience with Sloan's Tree Service! I cannot say enough great things about Sloan's Tree Service! From the very beginning, Aric, the owner, and his wife Madison were a delight to work with. They took the time to truly collaborate with us, ensuring that we got exactly what we wanted. They were attentive to our needs and worked within our budget, which was a big plus! Aric and his team exceeded our expectations in every way. Not only did they schedule and perform the work quickly, but the results were outstanding. They removed two large trees and expertly ground the stumps until they were practically non-existent. Additionally, they cut the remaining wood into firewood-length pieces and stacked them, just as we had requested. The brush was completely cleared, and they left our yard looking immaculate. It's hard to believe the transformation our yard underwent in such a short period of time! Aric and Madison were not just fantastic professionals, but also genuinely lovely people. It was an absolute pleasure to meet and work with them. We can't recommend Sloan's Tree Service highly enough! We will certainly be referring them to all our friends, family, and neighbors. I am thrilled to have finally found a go-to "tree guy". Don't hesitate to give them a call â you won't be disappointed!"
Response time2 days
Response rate89%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D & D Tree Service & Landscape
4.7(
92
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Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"These guys were excellent. Daniel is very communicative and so helpful for the fencing process. We got our fence well under price compared to other companies and was installed within 1 week of signing the contract. Will be reaching out for more landscaping and recommending to anyone looking for similar work!"
dndtrees.com
Backyard Landscaping
Deck & Concrete
Summer Vibes
Response time1 day
260 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My neighbor had 5 trees removed by them. Watching them work I realized I was watching professionals. I hired them to have 3 very large trees removed from my property and was happy with the work both in speed and price. I will be using them from now on for all my tree service."
Pine Tree
Start of Project
AP Bucket Truck
Midway Point
Ground Work

+21

14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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ADF Services
5.0(
25
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Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Ricardo was courteous and professional. His crew was great. They did everything I asked and my trees look fantastic! I will hire them again for tree work or landscaping. Excellent experience with this company."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Devora Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
91
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Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These people were fabulous! From the office scheduling to the estimate to the actual work they were completely professional and courteous. Their work was great! I would highly recommend them for any tree project."
Maple removal
Maple removal
Medium pine tree
Medium pine tree
dead elm removal

+16

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Hernandez Tree Care, LLC
5.0(
15
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Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hernandez tree service was phenomenal. They were timely, presentable and overall good to work with. They did a removal of a large dead tree. As well as a trim on a smaller tree. The dead tree removal was in between my house and the neighbor's house and there were zero problems. They worked swiftly and accurately. I would highly recommend for any tree services you may need."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
Rocosas Concrete, LLC
4.7(
69
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Serving Brighton, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

"We had a dead aspen to remove and tree trimming in the front and back years. Richard was very attentive to what I asked for. His team did a great job cleaning up. It was great to get it done. I would definitely ask for them again if a need more work done."
New Driveway
Subgrade Preparation
Response time1 day
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

Generally, avoid trimming trees in the summer (with the exception of pruning fruit trees as needed). Trees use a lot of energy in the summer, most of which is relegated to new growth. If you chop it too early, you could stunt the next season's growth. Again, when in doubt, do some research based on the specific tree type.

If you’re planning on keeping the tree, unless the roots are invasive, there’s no need to remove them, as doing so can cause damage to the tree. If the tree has been cut down and the stump and roots are left, grinding and removing the stump can cause root decay for some species. For other species, the stump and roots will need to be removed to prevent pests, disease, and possible tree regrowth.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

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