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Avatar for Hunt's Home Improvements LLC
Hunt's Home Improvements LLC
5.0(
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Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hunt’s Home Improvement has done excellent work for me. Colt showed up on time and communicated extremely well and helped with restoration of my dream cabin. Originally Hired him for flooring install and ended up having him do trim, paint, some drywall and he fixed my cabinet install that I had messed up. I highly recommend Colt for all your home improvement needs."
Red Rock Tile Tie-In
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Red Rock Tile Tie-In
Sauna Build

+1

Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mountain Rat Handyman Services, LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wyatt and Justus were very professional, took their time and did a great job. Cash was so nice to work with on scheduling. I will definitely hire them again! The pricing was fair and what was quoted."
Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Razo's Handyman
New to Angi

Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Razo's Handyman, is one of Colorado's top up and coming home improvement experts, currently specializing in smaller residential projects. We have years of experience in the industry, and are considered by many to be masters within our field. Regardless of the size and scope of your project, we will employ our unique skill set to see your project through from start to finish. We will treat your property with the same personal degree of care and consideration that we utilize when working on our own properties. We have an extensive amount of satisfied repeat customers that routinely call us for new projects and are always looking to add more. Feel free to contact us to schedule an initial consultation, as we are more than happy to meet with you and discuss your project today.

Response time8 hrs
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Uprooted Tree Care
5.0(
8
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Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"No project was to big for Robert! I had total of 6 tall elm trees that Robert and his company was able to service , four that needed to be taken down and two that needed to be trimmed. All the trees were in bad shape with YEARS of growth and neglect, many hanging over my, my neighbors homes, power lines and street area. Robert mentioned that he does his work climbing and with ropes. It was amazing to watch, my neighbors enjoyed the free entertainment during the project. It was very obvious that Robert enjoyed his work. Was able to perform the service like a master surgeon, taking down each branch, limb, and trunk with the greatest of care and skill. Robert was my highest bidder for the job, however it was his professionalism that sold the job. He really cares for each tree, it's health and growth. Robert provided the necessary documents to assure me that he was able to handle the job in a safe and responsible manner. With good communication we were able to meet the needs of removing and providing some of the wood for personal use. My only concern is some of the larger trunk pieces will be brought down to manageable size . It was a pleasure to have Robert do this work. I will recommend him for any of your tree care. Dennis Maestas Home owner."
Tree Service & Lawn care Management
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project

+80

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Colorado Cut Tree Service
4.6(
22
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Serving Durango, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Kameron and his team to cut down and remove a huge cottonwood tree that was located on side of a steep hill behind my house. This was no ordinary tree removal job. Several other tree cutting services would not give me a quote because of the difficulty of the tree removal. I cannot say enough good things about their work ethic and focus on safety. Kameron and his crew were very professional and extremely hard working. If you want it done right at a reasonable price Colorado Cut Tree Services does outstanding work! I highly recommend them!"
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, you should trim the lower branches of your maple tree for safety. Trimming maple trees as they grow helps lift the crown and canopy and trains it to grow straight up. A good rule of thumb is to prune enough branches to leave 6 feet of clearance under the tree.

Hiring an arborist or tree surgeon is usually more expensive than a standard tree company, but it is often worth the investment. Arborists have education and certifications that standard companies typically lack, leading to a more professional, expert-level service. Their expertise is particularly valuable for diseased or infested trees, as they can ensure safer removal and help prevent the issue from spreading. Additionally, arborists may be necessary for work near power lines, as uncertified companies are often not permitted to service these trees. If your goal is to preserve the health of your trees, an arborist is the best choice. Their services, such as stump grinding, are also performed with greater expertise to ensure a safe depth that won't cause your lawn to collapse over time.

Permits are often required for large tree removals, especially in urban areas or for protected species, ensuring regulation compliance and neighbor safety.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

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