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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%
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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! ✅"
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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D & D Tree Service & Landscape
4.7(
105
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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 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very pleased with the work done by D & D Tree Service and Landscape. Daniel was polite and professional. Daniel and team did an excellent job of trimming three trees for us and cleaning up after the work was completed. Daniel not only saw to it that the work was being done right but also did the work. We would definitely hire them again."
dndtrees.com
Backyard Landscaping
Deck & Concrete
Summer Vibes
Response time1 day
220 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
Avatar for Sloan Tree Service LLC
Sloan Tree Service LLC
4.9(
46
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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

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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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 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(
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%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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 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

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

Yes, you can hire professionals to move a tree. Arborists and tree transplanting companies specialize in this type of work and use equipment like hydraulic tree spades to safely extract and relocate trees with their root balls intact. Since tree moving is a complex process, especially for larger trees, it’s best left to experts who understand how to protect the tree’s health and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Trimming your palm trees once or twice per year keeps them healthy and robust. Caring for palm trees includes cutting off brown leaves to prevent wildfires and pathway obstruction. However, you don’t want to over-trim the palm tree. Cutting too many branches off will weaken the tree and prevent future growth. And it’s essential to have a strong, healthy palm tree during hurricane season to prevent safety risks or property damage.

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