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Top-Rated Arborists in Platteville - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for M & N Stump Grinding and Small Tree Services
M & N Stump Grinding and Small Tree Services
5.0(
119
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Platteville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mario was great! Called me back. Came when he said he would for an estimate. Arrived on time to remove tree and grind the stump. I contacted 3 other tree services from the internet and one couldn’t show up on time even for an estimate. Another one never returned my call and the 3rd took 3 weeks just for an estimate that was out of reason. Hire Mario if you want a great job at a reasonable cost."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for ADF Services
ADF Services
5.0(
37
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Platteville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Ricardo and his crew are compassionate and did an excellent job. Good reasonable prices. Cleaned up so good. Did above and beyond for three trees. Please use them .you will not be disappointed. Local family owned business. Thank you again for your service."
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
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Platteville, 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
177 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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 Platteville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A. P. took down a very large and dangerous ash tree branch. It was obvious to the arborist, Angel, that the branch would snap back on the cutter if not done properly. He safely brought it to the ground. We are so pleased with A. P.â s prompt and professional service, we hired them to remove a tree stump in the front yard. Weâ re very confident A. P. will do an excellent job. Also, they will call utilitiesâ marking for us. This company knows itâ s business!"
Pine Tree
Start of Project
AP Bucket Truck
Midway Point
Ground Work

+21

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Hernandez Tree Care, LLC
5.0(
16
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Platteville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hernandez tree service was phenomenal. They were timely, presentable and overall good to work with. They did a removal of a large dead tree. As well as a trim on a smaller tree. The dead tree removal was in between my house and the neighbor's house and there were zero problems. They worked swiftly and accurately. I would highly recommend for any tree services you may need."
Recommended by60%of homeowners
Avatar for Top-Notch Tree Service
Top-Notch Tree Service
5.0(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Platteville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Top-Notch tree service has really lived up to its name every time I've used them. They've trimmed trees for me as well as taking out trees that unfortunately had to go. Their people are extremely skilled at what they do and have taken on Jobe requiring a huge crane to complete. I've literally never been concerned about any aspect of what they advised needing to be done."
Aurora
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for M.M Tree and Landscaping L.L.C.
M.M Tree and Landscaping L.L.C.
5.0(
9
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Platteville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel did outstanding work for us. He took down 4 aspen in our front yard that were growing by a water feature, near the house. He took great care to protect the landscape from damage, and he cleaned up exceptionally well. He gave us an amazing price as well- far less than any other estimate. Five stars- he’s hard working, meticulous and easy to work with. We highly recommend him!"
Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Little Leaf Tree Science
Little Leaf Tree Science
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Platteville, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"John is an incredibly knowledgeable arborist who clearly understands trees and the issues they face here in Colorado. We had two pines that he ended up removing and replacing with Junipers. He gave us options to treat or replace. John took the time to walk through both options plus provided several tree replacement options to chose from. Highly recommend his expertise and honest approach."
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, it’s okay to trim low branches on a tree, also known as limbing up or raising the crown. Essentially, you’ll trim the lower third of the tree (trunk) and leave the upper two-thirds of the tree (crown). Arborists recommend trimming 20% of a tree’s leaves per season for two to three seasons. Trimming low branches allows light to flow through the tree, increasing circulation and making the tree stronger and healthier.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

There are four common ways to prune a tree correctly: crown thinning, crown reduction, crown raising, and crown cleaning. The method you choose depends on the purpose of pruning. However, making the correct cuts is a vital part of the process, regardless of your method. Pruning incorrectly can damage or even kill the tree. So, you may want to hire a professional tree-trimming company to tackle the task. 

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