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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

"David and his team (Jose!) are fantastic! They are complete professionals, but took the time and care to ensure we were fully aware. I highly recommend hiring Summit Tree Service for all of your tree needs!"
Amanda L
55' Bucket Truck #1
Amanda L
Our Mid-Size Bucket Truck
Amanda L

+53

Response time3 days
Response rate100%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ADF Services
ADF Services
5.0(
36
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree 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! ✅"
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
Avatar for D & D Tree Service & Landscape
D & D Tree Service & Landscape
4.7(
105
)
Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Prompt evaluation. Reasonable price. On time for the job. They cleaned everything up. Also, communicated everything they were doing and why. We had a large tree that had several years of neglect, it now looks beautiful. They also removed a row bushes that my wife hated. Thank you Daniel and team!"
dndtrees.com
Backyard Landscaping
Deck & Concrete
Summer Vibes
Response time1 day
193 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Avatar for Sloan Tree Service LLC
Sloan Tree Service LLC
4.9(
46
)
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%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
A.P. Excavation & Landscaping
4.7(
223
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

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

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Arborist Prime, LLC
Arborist Prime, LLC
4.7(
84
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+2 more

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James and Matt are excellent at what they do! Both are very knowledgeable arborists. They removed an 80â ft dead Cottonwood and trimmed several trees and bushes. They showed up on time, cleaned up, and stayed to do an additional service at the last minute. They have reasonable pricing. Arborist Prime will now be my tree service. I highly recommended them."
Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Toho Tree Care LLC
5.0(
21
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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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Elevation Exterior
Elevation Exterior
5.0(
28
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

"Prompt response and able to do the project the same day and cleaned up everything including old branches at the end of the project. Might have taken a bit more off the branches than I’d like, but I’m no arborist and they certainly removed all the dead/non-leaf branches at a great price."
Trimming the tree
Trimming the tree
Tree removed
Tree removed
Tree removal

+89

Avatar for American Stumpbusters
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 went above and beyond what we had agreed on. He has on time or early for every appointment. He will be our major tree/ shrub person again when ever we need work done. Highly recommend."
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
Avatar for Blue Ox Tree Company, LLC
Blue Ox Tree Company, LLC
4.7(
100
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with Blue Ox Tree Company they did an outstanding job at removing several trees and cleaned up nicely when finished, We would use them again and recommend to others"
Large tree before brune
Pruned Elm Tree After
Response time2 days
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The cost of professional tree service, such as trimming, is $460 on average, but the price can range from $75 to $1,800. A more typical range is between $200 and $760. The final price depends on several factors, including the size and type of the tree. For example, trimming Crepe Myrtle trees costs an average of $80 to $400, while giant pine trees can range from $200 to $1,800. Other factors that influence the cost include the time of year, as services are often more expensive in the spring. Your location can also play a role; costs may be higher if you live in a remote area or if the tree is difficult to access. However, some professionals may offer a discount if you have multiple trees that need service.

You need to remove all branches affected by Dutch elm disease. If your tree has several affected branches, you will probably need to remove the entire tree. First, consult a pro to be sure that you’ve correctly identified it as an elm tree. Make sure the tree is properly disposed of with a plastic covering or through debarking, chipping, or burning.

It depends on where you live—but in most areas, leaves begin falling in September and continue falling until January or February. Warmer regions, such as Southern states, may see leaves fall a bit later in the calendar year. It also depends on the type of trees in your yard and their maturity. 

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

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