Broadmoor, CO · El Paso County
Urban Lumber and Milling in Broadmoor, CO
That old tree can become a table instead of a truckload of chips.
Milled slabs and beams from removed city trees — salvaged wood with a story instead of a chipper. Serving The Broadmoor, Broadmoor Bluffs, Broadmoor Resort area and the rest of Broadmoor.
What is urban lumber and milling in Broadmoor, CO?
Urban lumber is usable slab and beam material milled from removed city trees instead of being chipped. Garrett Tree Service identifies salvageable trunks during removals around Colorado Springs, mills them into slabs, and dries them for furniture, mantels, countertops, and custom builds.
Garrett Tree Service provides tree removal, pruning, fire mitigation, and storm cleanup throughout the Broadmoor area of southwest Colorado Springs. Mature spruce and pine close to homes, steep drives, and detailed cleanup are the norm here. Call or text 719-696-0787 for a free estimate.
Who in Broadmoor needs this
These are the situations that bring Broadmoor homeowners to us for urban lumber and milling.
- Homeowners who want a piece of their own tree kept as furniture
- Woodworkers and makers looking for local wide-slab material
- Builders and designers sourcing character mantels, treads, or countertops
- Property owners who'd rather see a tree salvaged than chipped
How we run urban lumber and milling jobs in Broadmoor
Four steps, every time — assessment, protection, controlled work, and complete cleanup before we leave Broadmoor.
- 01
Log evaluation
During the removal we flag trunks with the size, soundness, and grain worth milling.
- 02
Cut for lumber
The tree is sectioned to preserve length instead of being bucked into firewood rounds.
- 03
Milling
Slabs and beams cut to your target thickness, live edge or squared.
- 04
Drying and handoff
Air dried and stickered — we walk you through moisture content and what it's ready for.
Broadmoor conditions that affect the job
Local terrain, access, and tree stock change how urban lumber and milling gets done in Broadmoor.
- Mature blue spruce and ponderosa planted tight to homes, walls, and driveways.
- Steep, narrow drives that require careful equipment staging and rigging instead of felling.
- Scrub oak and ladder fuels along the foothills edge that raise wildfire exposure.
- High expectations for cleanup — beds, turf, and hardscape left exactly as we found them.
What affects the price: Species and figure — walnut and figured elm are not cottonwood; Log diameter and clear trunk length available; Slab thickness and how many pieces come out of the log; Handling, transport of the log, and drying time before pickup.
Coverage around Broadmoor
We serve Broadmoor ZIP codes 80906, 80905, 80926 plus the surrounding El Paso County area.
Urban Lumber and Milling in Broadmoor — FAQs
- How much does urban lumber and milling cost in Broadmoor, CO?
- Price depends on tree size, access, and what's underneath it. We come out to Broadmoor free of charge and give you a fixed written scope before any work starts.
- Do you charge extra to come to Broadmoor?
- No. Broadmoor (~5 miles southwest) is part of our core service area out of Colorado Springs, and we cover ZIP codes 80906, 80905, 80926.
- Can you mill the tree you're removing from my yard?
- If the trunk is sound and big enough, yes. Ask before removal day so we cut the log long instead of bucking it short.
- How long until the slabs are usable?
- Air drying runs roughly a year per inch of thickness. We'll tell you realistically when a slab will be stable.
- Do you work in the Broadmoor area?
- Yes. It's part of our core Colorado Springs service area, about five miles southwest of our base — no trip 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