Best arborists near Paonia, CO

Q: Can I remove a small tree from my yard?

• <div><p>You can remove a small tree from your yard if there&rsquo;s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You&rsquo;ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.</p></div>

Q: How long do tree roots live after a tree is cut down?

• <div><p>Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don&rsquo;t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree. </p></div>

Q: Will a tree survive if transplanted?

• <div><p>If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You&rsquo;ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree&rsquo;s root ball needs to be around <b>11 inches</b>. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.</p></div>

Q: Why is lightning striking a tree dangerous?

• <div><p>Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it&rsquo;s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.</p><p></p></div>

Q: When is the best time to prune a tree?

• <div><p>The ideal time to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/best-time-trim-trees.htm">prune a tree depends</a> on the type of tree. Typically, late winter or early spring is a good time to prune but isn't always the case for &quot;towering trees.&quot; It's best to trim when trees are dormant and before blooms appear but can vary depending on the tree type. It's always best to research the type of tree or ask a professional tree trimmer to determine when is the perfect time to prune your tree.</p></div>

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Last update on June 17, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
I was in need of lawn care to help my yard look good, even in this drought season. Hunter and Wyatt are professional, friendly, and they listened to what I needed. I highly recommend them for your lawn care needs.
Swift Haul Solutions
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Reviewed in May 2026
He was very professional. Made sure I was on the same page. Went beyond and fixed something not noticed by me. Reasonably priced. I also hired him to work for someone who needed help on her home. Excellent work and again reasonably priced. I would recommend him for his multiple skills. Bev...
High Desert Home Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
Luis did a great job on our roof. He also Did some work on the inside of the house Will definitely have him back to do more work. Highly recommend
L.L. Construction
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Reviewed in October 2024
Blake, Dmarreo, and Jeremy delivered excellent service from start to finish. They were a pleasure to work with - friendly & professional, engaged, knowledgeable, and committed to their work. Initially, they identified issues with the job for us that we were able to resolve, and then completed...
Groundworks
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Reviewed in October 2024
Blake, Dmarreo, and Jeremy delivered excellent service from start to finish. They were a pleasure to work with - friendly & professional, engaged, knowledgeable, and committed to their work. Initially, they identified issues with the job for us that we were able to resolve, and then...
Groundworks
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Reviewed in August 2024
Great job. Beautiful deck! Will and his crew work hard and they deliver an excellent result. Couldn't be happier.
Veterans Way Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
I highly recommend Whit for her superior craftsmanship and professionalism. She did a wonderful job renovating my bathroom. Her tile design and install was excellent and unique. She was always on time and got the job done in a timely manner.
BLOOM CONSTRUCTION AND TILE LLC
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Reviewed in February 2024
Professionals. Great group of men. Hard workers who got the job done fast.
Merit Electric
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Reviewed in March 2023
There is no one in Colorado you want doing your roof except Tom and Dan with Hennessy Roofing, Colorado Springs and Dan’s Roofing located in Delta Colorado. Both are absolute professionals and from start to finish they handled everything. Dan, Tom’s father in law came and did all the initial...
Hennessey Roofing, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Jose and crew were great removing 5 large trees around and over our home. They removed them without any problem and took care of all of the debris as well. Plus they showed up when they said they would did what they said they would and charged a fair price as quoted. I would highly recommend...
D&J Tree Service & Landscaping LLC
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Top-Rated Arborists in Paonia - Updated Nov 2026

Castillo Removal Services

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Tree Trimming

Serving Paonia, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Truly one of the best"

+10

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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Paonia, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Curbside Junkies offers hassle-free junk removal services including estate clean outs, appliance disposal, furniture removal, hoarder clean outs, and hot tub removal, Light demolition, House clean out, brush & debris clean out. Serving the entire valley from Aspen to Grand Junction. Let us help you reclaim your space today!

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Welker Excavation llc

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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Paonia, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Welker Excavation llc is a family owned and operated company. Started in 2025

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Timberline logging llc

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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Paonia, CO and surrounding areas

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I provide tree removal via climbing or ground based. No project to big or small from one tree to thousands.

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Dallas Gillespie

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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Paonia, CO and surrounding areas

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I’m a creative, detail-oriented handyman and problem solver who enjoys turning ideas into practical, finished projects. I specialize in landscape projects, improving both indoor and outdoor spaces, excavation, property improvements, building and repair work, junk removal, transport and delivery services of items up to 10,000 lbs, handyman work and general repairs, and more. Clients tell me I have a knack for finding smart, low-cost solutions that make a space look better, function better, and add value without unnecessary expense. Whether it’s hanging pictures and lights, building something from scratch, improving a yard or curb appeal, or figuring out a creative solution to a challenging project, I take pride in doing quality work and paying attention to the details. My goal is to provide dependable, thoughtful service and leave every project looking much better than when I started.

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TL's Stump And Dump

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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Paonia, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

TL's Stump and Dump provides Professional Stump Removal. Also small dirt projects, fixing roads, digging utility lines, no job too small. Then we also provide junk removal, material hauling/delivery, and dump trailer rental.

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Delta Junk Removal Services LLC

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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Paonia, CO and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Reliability is our name. We love to meet new people and help them out with their cleanup making people's home beautiful again one at a time. Call us We do free metal removal.

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Castillo Removal Services

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Tree Trimming

Serving Paonia, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Very fast and reasonably priced. I would use again!"

Response time10 mins

Response rate100%

Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Paonia, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Darrell was there with minimal notice and worked quickly and diligently. Took all the tree limbs away to the dump and saved me ALOT of time. Great price too!"

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Paonia, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had called them to come remove stumps at my moms house. They came fast and got the job done. It looks amazing and would definitely recommend them!"

Response time30 mins

Response rate100%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

If executed correctly your tree should survive after being transplanted to a new spot. However, effective transplanting requires six months, careful root pruning, safe transport to the new location, and replanting in prime soil conditions. You’ll also need an appropriately sized root ball for a complete tree transplant. A good rule of thumb is that, for every inch in diameter, your tree’s root ball needs to be around 11 inches. So a tree with a diameter of six inches needs a root ball of approximately 66 inches.

Lightning can cause massive damage, fires, and openings for other threats like bugs or fungal diseases. Barring any large fires or explosions, it’s difficult to tell how much damage a lightning strike has done until after a thorough inspection. Contact local authorities immediately if lightning strikes a tree in your yard and it causes a fire or explosion.

The ideal time to prune a tree depends on the type of tree. Typically, late winter or early spring is a good time to prune but isn't always the case for "towering trees." It's best to trim when trees are dormant and before blooms appear but can vary depending on the tree type. It's always best to research the type of tree or ask a professional tree trimmer to determine when is the perfect time to prune your tree.

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