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Avatar for Wolverine Arbor Services
Wolverine Arbor Services
5.0(
52
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Tree Removal

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ari did such an amazing job with some very complicated trees that had to come down. 64 pine tree close to our house. There is no one I would trust more. Such a great job and such a great guy!"
Removed
Removed
Job complete
Removal process.
Hornets galore!!!

+5

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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JPM Construction, LLC
4.9(
59
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Tree Removal

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose was very thorough in cleaning up the leaves and other debris in our front and back yard during the fall of 2022. He cost was very reasonable and fair, I would highly recommend him"
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+170

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D & D Tree Service & Landscape
4.7(
103
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Highlands Ranch, 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
284 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Denver Tree Care, LLC
4.9(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Denver Tree Care, LLC to remove a 45-foot tall cottonwood tree in my backyard that was next to a fence and a retaining wall and that overhung my neighbor's yard. They did great work and I was impressed with their skill and know-how to delicately lower the large branches down without damaging anything on the ground. They also did a great job cleaning up once they were finished with the work. Overall, I had a very good experience with Denver Tree Care, LLC and would recommend them to others."
Topping the Stem
Clearing the Limbs
Removal of Stump
Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Devora Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
91
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Highlands Ranch, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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Elevation Exterior
5.0(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Highlands Ranch, 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

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Arborists questions, answered by experts

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

Most trees can be successfully transplanted while they are young, but pines, walnuts, and some oak tree varieties are more difficult to move because their root systems grow deeper than most other trees. Also, trees adapted to sandy soil with wide root systems like beeches, willows, and aspens are harder to dig out because their roots spread much farther out from the trunk. In these cases, unless the trees are very young and small, it’s a good idea to consult a tree planting professional.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

In the short term, you’ll have a lot of fallen trees to deal with. Tree removal services costs typically start at $200 per tree and increase based on species and size. Then, you’ll have to deal with the loss of trees: That means a loss of shade and a greater risk of rain runoff and erosion. Also, you’ll miss out on the health and aesthetic benefits of having trees on your property, which could even affect the resale value of your home.

That being said, cutting down a tree it’s not always a bad idea. Trees growing too close to rooftops can present fire hazards or debris problems. You may need to remove diseased or dying trees to prevent future issues.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

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