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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 Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called David because I needed 300 trees removed from my mountain house. He drove from denver to Breckenridge in 2 hours and gave me a quote to do the job. He started the next day and was done in 3 days. The best service ever. His work was perfect!"
Amanda L
55' Bucket Truck #1
Amanda L
Our Mid-Size Bucket Truck
Amanda L

+53

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D & D Tree Service & Landscape
4.7(
104
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business+1 more

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"D&D Tree Testimonials About us Gallery Contact D&D Tree Tree Service Open today until 7:00 PM GET QUOTE Header image for the site TESTIMONIALS a week ago Hired these fellas to grind down a number of aspen stumps. They were ontime, diligent in their work, cleaned up afterwards and price was reasonable. I recommend them. ? - Rocky i 3 months ago They did an excellent job on our fence! I would highly recommend this company. - Kathy M 12 hours ago Daniel was responsive and accommodating from the first phone call! Once Daniel and his crew arrived with all the equipment they needed to remove 3 large pines, and a dead ash, we knew we chose the right company. Every single gentleman that worked at our house was professional, funny, and so obviously well experienced. Watching the teams work was like watching a symphony, they were all in tune with each other, and anticipated the other guys moves. They were very detail oriented, and worked so hard to protect all the areas that needed to be. They took every scrap away, and left the job site almost better than before they arrived. We are so pleased, and will definitely hire them again! We have more trees, and definitely landscaping that needs to be done! Thanks to ALL of you for an exciting Saturday, and a super job well done! Jocelyn and Alvin"
dndtrees.com
Backyard Landscaping
Deck & Concrete
Summer Vibes
Response time1 day
279 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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Sloan Tree Service LLC
4.9(
45
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys did an amazing job at a very reasonable price. When they left, you wouldnâ t even known they just cut down enormous tree. Everything was left completely cleaned up. Would highly recommend using Sloan Tree Service."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wow! What a great job! Paul, Anthony and the crew did an excellent job trimming 4 very large trees and several bushes. They were prompt, courteous, very professional and fully cleaned up the brush and trees. We highly recommend A.P. Evacuation and Landscaping and will be hiring them again for more work. Overall, they exceeded our expectations; thank you very much! As an aside, this is a family business and they worked together beautifully. The working relationships were admirable and again, we highly recommend them!"
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(
28
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Ricardo did an excellent job at removing the tree stump! I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for this type of work done. Also the price is one that I could not find anywhere else! Very affordable and got the job done! ✅"
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by35%of homeowners
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Arborist Prime, LLC
4.7(
84
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James is very knowledgeable about trees and how to properly trim and thin out large trees like I have on my property. He and his partner did a very nice job on my trees! They did a thorough clean up even though it was raining before they finished up. Very courteous and I will definitely recommend Arborist Prime to friends and family. Thumbs Up!!!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Toho Tree Care LLC
5.0(
20
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had neglected our trees for 7 years and two of them bolted up and were right next to the house. Tim made quick and careful work of the 30ft+ trees by cutting them down and chipping them. The cost was reasonable especially because they cleaned up two other trees on our property and helped clear an entire row of diseased trees. These are the guys I plan to call for any of my tree needs. Highly recommend them."
Hazard Maple
Hazard Maple
Hazard Maple
Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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American Stumpbusters
5.0(
115
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JP is awesome!!! Great job. Extremely nice cleanup. Prompt return phone call, sent pictures, called him, quote right over the phone. He also has a network of other tree services. He's our man going forth! Thanks JP!"
Slushy morning in Colorado
Elm stump grinding
Halfway there!
Almost done!
Trunk and stump job

+10

Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

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