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Avatar for Ayala's Tree Trimming & Landscaping
Ayala's Tree Trimming & Landscaping
4.7(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Such great customer service. Isaac showed up to estimate and complete the work when he said he would. Integrity is hard to find in a contractor these days. They did such a wonderful job removing a dead tree and trimming up a really overgrown apple tree. I highly recommend them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ayala's Tree Trimming & Landscaping
4.6(
34
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I called and Isaac he came out and gave me a quote. He returned on the scheduled day he and his 2 man crew did an EXCELLENT job. They cut down and removed a Huge dead 65' Carolina Popular tree which was located close to our house, shed & fence. Very Experienced. They cleaned up my yard. Very nice crew. I recommend it to anyone needing tree service work . Call Isaac Ayala"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Blessed Royalty L.L.C.
4.9(
10
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had a bit of trouble finding a time that would work for both of us, but when we dud finally get together, he and his helper made short work of trimming my tree. They cleaned branches and leaves up very well, so when tgey left, there was not a trace of them being here. Tree looks great, too. I would certainly recommend him."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Castillo Removal Services
5.0(
10
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Tree Trimming

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am so happy with their work. They showed up on time, also providing me an exact arrival time and went straight to work. They did a tremendous job cleaning up and removing leaves. I will hire them again next year!"
yard clean up
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Fence removal
Fence removal

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Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

Although the terms tree trimming and tree pruning are used interchangeably, they are very different types of tree maintenance. Tree trimming involves enhancing the appearance of your tree by removing unruly branches, providing your tree with ample sunlight and nutrients and prevents unsightly overgrowth. 

Tree pruning helps keep your trees disease-free. This process removes unhealthy growths, dead branches, and other unhealthy parts of the tree. It’s more common for deciduous and ornamental trees but not so common for evergreen trees. To determine which method you need, discuss it with a tree trimming specialist.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

Coverage varies quite a bit by policy, but most homeowners' insurance policies will cover $500 to $1,000 of the cost of removing a tree. Additionally, if your tree causes damage to your property, like your house, many policies will cover some or all of the costs to repair the damage, depending on why the tree fell.

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

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