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Summit Tree Service, Inc.
4.9(
57
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Serving Silverthorne, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called David because I needed 300 trees removed from my mountain house. He drove from denver to Breckenridge in 2 hours and gave me a quote to do the job. He started the next day and was done in 3 days. The best service ever. His work was perfect!"
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55' Bucket Truck #1
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Our Mid-Size Bucket Truck
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+53

Response time3 days
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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High Range Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving Silverthorne, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was great. I will need to have more work done in the future and will definitely call high ran̈ge. Thanks."
Tree Trimming
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AD Tree Services and Landscaping
4.5(
32
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Serving Silverthorne, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David and his crew did a great job installing our new irrigation and sprinkler system - their service is EXCELLENT. David is both accessible and responsive as there were a few times when we had extra requests (tree pruning and stump removal) and he will make time for you and your specific needs. His crew's flexibility and ability to show up when needed to help (i.e. adjust drip line for backyard plantings) is a real value for the money/investment to a project. I will hire them again for my other landscaping needs."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Abe's Tree Service
4.9(
16
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Serving Silverthorne, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were so knowledgeable and kind. They communicated well about the services. With what I needed. Customer service was amazing. Trees look beautiful Above and beyond."
Dangerous tree removal
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Dangerous tree removal
Dangerous tree removal
Dangerous tree removal

+15

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best way to protect tree roots is to avoid the roots entirely by excavating outside the root radius of the tree. For nearby projects, it’s a good idea to construct a temporary retaining wall. But that’s not always possible, depending on the project and the root system. In these cases, consider using alternative equipment like an auger to tunnel under the ground.

Remember, tree roots can damage nearby cement foundations as they grow. If a tree is close enough to interfere with large excavations, it may be better to remove the tree than risk future problems.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

It could be anywhere from weeks to years for a dead tree to fall. A dead tree falls based on its weight, how it leans, the state of its roots, the state of decay, and what local windstorms are like, among other factors. Since it’s hard to predict the fall’s timing, it’s important to cut down a dead tree quickly and avoid any unpleasant surprises.

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