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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%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Old Growth Tree Service, LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove

Serving Rifle, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The customer service was great. They did everything as I asked them to. They were very knowledgeable. I will be recommending them to others."
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Response time1 day
Response rate95%
15 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
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Blessed Royalty L.L.C.
4.9(
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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!"
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Fence removal
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Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In most cases, your neighbor is responsible for roots from their tree that cause damage to your property. If your pavement, the foundation of your home, or a fence is damaged by roots from a neighbor’s tree, you likely will have legal recourse for financial relief. While it’s better to notify your neighbor of any problems you notice as soon as they arise to avoid costly damage, there are some instances where filing a civil suit is your only recourse. Your homeowner’s insurance company might wish to do so on your behalf if you file a claim.

Trees naturally want to grow upward, so one may straighten all by itself, though this only comes into play when a tree is leaning just a small amount. For trees growing into an awkward position or those leaning heavily in one direction, the above steps are necessary to ensure the tree gets back on the right path. This also holds true for trees planted in a spot with unstable soil.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

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