Colorado Springs, CO · El Paso County
Tree Removal in Colorado Springs, CO
Take down the tree that's threatening your house — safely, cleanly, in one visit.
Bucket trucks and rigging to remove dead trees and limbs threatening houses, cars, and power lines. Serving Rockrimmon, Old Colorado City, Broadmoor and the rest of Colorado Springs.
What is tree removal in Colorado Springs, CO?
Tree removal is the controlled dismantling and hauling of a tree that can no longer be saved or safely kept. Garrett Tree Service assesses condition first, then rigs, climbs, or cranes the tree out piece by piece and hauls every limb off your property the same day.
Garrett Tree Service is a licensed, insured tree company based in Colorado Springs, CO, offering tree removal, trimming and pruning, fire mitigation, and storm cleanup across El Paso County. Free estimates, full cleanup, and honest assessments — call or text 719-696-0787.
Who in Colorado Springs needs this
These are the situations that bring Colorado Springs homeowners to us for tree removal.
- Dead, dying, or storm-damaged trees leaning toward a home, garage, or driveway
- Trees with visible decay, cavities, mushrooms, or root-plate lifting
- Trees crowding a foundation, sewer line, or roofline
- Lots being cleared for a build, addition, or new driveway
How we run tree removal jobs in Colorado Springs
Four steps, every time — assessment, protection, controlled work, and complete cleanup before we leave Colorado Springs.
- 01
Free on-site assessment
We look at condition, lean, targets, and access, then quote a fixed scope in writing.
- 02
Property protection
Landscape and outdoor furniture moved or covered, and nearby structures, sheds, and hardscape protected before work begins.
- 03
Controlled dismantling
Climbing, rigging, or crane-assisted removal so nothing free-falls onto what you care about.
- 04
Full haul-off and cleanup
Limbs chipped, wood hauled, ground raked. You should not be able to tell we were there.
Colorado Springs conditions that affect the job
Local terrain, access, and tree stock change how tree removal gets done in Colorado Springs.
- Mature cottonwoods and elms in the older central neighborhoods, where decline and limb failure are the main risks.
- Pine-heavy lots on the west side and in Black Forest, where fire mitigation and thinning matter more than looks.
- Wet spring snow that overloads unpruned canopies and splits weak unions city-wide.
- Clay and expansive soils that make root-plate lifting a real hazard on leaning trees.
What affects the price: Height, spread, and species — a 70-foot ponderosa is not a 20-foot ornamental; Access: can a truck and chipper reach it, or does everything come out by hand; Targets nearby — roofs, fences, and power lines mean more rigging time; Whether you want the stump ground and the wood hauled or left as rounds.
Coverage around Colorado Springs
We serve Colorado Springs ZIP codes 80903, 80904, 80905, 80906, 80907, 80909, 80917, 80918, 80919, 80920, 80921, 80923 plus the surrounding El Paso County area.
Tree Removal in Colorado Springs — FAQs
- How much does tree removal cost in Colorado Springs, CO?
- Price depends on tree size, access, and what's underneath it. We come out to Colorado Springs free of charge and give you a fixed written scope before any work starts.
- Do you charge extra to come to Colorado Springs?
- No. Colorado Springs (home base) is part of our core service area out of Colorado Springs, and we cover ZIP codes 80903, 80904, 80905, 80906, 80907, 80909, 80917, 80918, 80919, 80920, 80921, 80923.
- Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Colorado Springs?
- Trees on private property generally do not require a permit, but street trees and trees in the public right-of-way do. We tell you which category yours is in during the estimate.
- Can you remove a tree that's right against my house?
- Yes. Tight removals are most of our work — we rig sections down under control rather than felling, and we crane out anything that can't be safely lowered.
- Do you offer free estimates in Colorado Springs?
- Yes. We come out, look at the tree, and give you a written scope and price at no charge.
Get Your Free Estimate
Call or text for immediate help, or send the form and we'll get right back to you with a straight answer on your trees.
719-696-0787Serving Colorado Springs, Black Forest, Monument & Broadmoor, CO