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Tree Service in Denver, CO

Compare 10 local tree service pros. Typical service: $290–$813.

Top Tree Service Companies in Denver

  1. 1.DLC Landscape & Arbor

    4.8★ (364 reviews)

    4.8★ from 364 reviews

    +13033788000Website

  2. 2.The Davey Tree Expert Company

    4.7★ (121 reviews)

    4.7★ from 121 reviews

    +13032140383Website

  3. 3.Ross Tree Company

    4.5★ (123 reviews)

    4.5★ from 123 reviews

    +13038719121Website

  4. 4.Tannenbaum Tree Care

    5.0★ (67 reviews)

    5.0★ from 67 reviews

    +17207041341Website

  5. 5.Donovan Arborists

    4.5★ (59 reviews)

    4.5★ from 59 reviews

    +17206897809Website

  6. 6.Academy Arborist

    4.1★ (18 reviews)

    4.1★ from 18 reviews

    +17202293793

  7. 7.Colorado Land & Tree LLC

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +17206281344Website

  8. 8.Urgent Tree Removal

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +18445783131

  9. 9.Urgent Tree Removal & Trimming

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18776644650

  10. 10.Urgent Tree Removal & Trimming

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +18553213119

Tree Service Cost in Denver

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Denver
Tree trimming$290–$813/job
Tree removal$464–$1,742/job
Stump grinding$174–$522/job
Storm damage removal$581–$2,322/job

Tree Service prices in Denver run about 16% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 10 companies serving Denver, rated 4.8★ on average across 770 customer reviews.

Denver Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Denver's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
May 2
First fall frost
October 5
Annual precipitation
15.58"
Heating degree days
6,068
Cooling degree days
687
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.4°44.5°0.47"
Feb19.6°46.1°0.47"
Mar26.4°53.6°1.25"
Apr34.1°60.9°1.74"
May43.8°70.5°2.3"
Jun52.8°81.2°1.69"
Jul59°88.2°2.05"
Aug57.4°85.7°2.06"
Sep47.5°77.2°1.06"
Oct35.7°64.9°1.08"
Nov24.9°52.3°0.82"
Dec16.7°43.3°0.59"

NOAA station data 0.73 miles from Denver.

Permits & Regulations in CO

  • Colorado does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade
  • Contractor licensing for tree work is municipal rather than statewide
  • Treating trees with pesticides for hire requires a Colorado Department of Agriculture commercial applicator business license

License required: No state arborist license; CDA applicator license for chemical treatment

Sources: ag.colorado.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Denver

How much does tree trimming cost in Denver?

Tree trimming in Denver typically runs $290-$813 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Denver, CO?

In CO, Colorado does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade. Check Denver ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Denver?

We track 10 tree professionals serving Denver.

How does Denver rainfall affect tree work?

Denver averages 15.58 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Denver trees keep growing?

With 687 cooling degree days and summer highs near 88F, Denver trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Denver more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Denver runs about +16.1% versus the national average.

Do Denver trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 17F and 6,068 heating degree days set how much Denver trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Denver?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Denver means after the first frost around October 5 and before spring growth starts.