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Tree Service in Fort Collins, CO

Compare 9 local tree service pros. Typical service: $247–$692.

Top Tree Service Companies in Fort Collins

  1. 1.Northern Colorado Tree Service

    4.9★ (239 reviews)

    4.9★ from 239 reviews

    +19707758877Website

  2. 2.American Turf & Tree Care

    5.0★ (203 reviews)

    5.0★ from 203 reviews

    +19703527711Website

  3. 3.Diamond Tree Company

    5.0★ (173 reviews)

    5.0★ from 173 reviews

    +19704938733Website

  4. 4.TreeWorks

    4.8★ (116 reviews)

    4.8★ from 116 reviews

    +19702951706Website

  5. 5.Norman's Expert Tree Care

    4.9★ (37 reviews)

    4.9★ from 37 reviews

    +19704577005Website

  6. 6.Foothills Tree Experts

    4.8★ (26 reviews)

    4.8★ from 26 reviews

    +19704829488Website

  7. 7.Bens Garden & Tree Service LLC

    5.0★ (15 reviews)

    5.0★ from 15 reviews

    +17207532354Website

  8. 8.Sea to Sky Arborist Solutions, LLC

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +19708371272Website

  9. 9.Paul's Tree Service

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19705450153

Tree Service Cost in Fort Collins

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

ServiceTypical range in Fort Collins
Tree trimming$247–$692/job
Tree removal$395–$1,482/job
Stump grinding$148–$445/job
Storm damage removal$494–$1,976/job

Tree Service prices in Fort Collins run about 1% below 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 9 companies serving Fort Collins, rated 4.9★ on average across 820 customer reviews.

Fort Collins Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Fort Collins's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 5
Annual precipitation
16.1"
Heating degree days
5,918
Cooling degree days
569
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.9°44.2°0.4"
Feb20.9°46.5°0.4"
Mar28.2°54.7°1.59"
Apr35.5°62.2°2.06"
May44.5°71.1°2.43"
Jun52.6°80.4°2.17"
Jul58.5°86.6°1.71"
Aug56.7°84°1.6"
Sep47.5°75.9°1.33"
Oct36.4°63.9°1.15"
Nov25.9°51.4°0.76"
Dec17.7°42.8°0.5"

NOAA station data 2.23 miles from Fort Collins.

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 Fort Collins

How much does tree trimming cost in Fort Collins?

Tree trimming in Fort Collins typically runs $247-$692 per job.

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

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

How many tree services cover Fort Collins?

We track 9 tree professionals serving Fort Collins.

How does Fort Collins rainfall affect tree work?

Fort Collins averages 16.1 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Fort Collins trees keep growing?

With 569 cooling degree days and summer highs near 87F, Fort Collins trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Fort Collins more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Fort Collins runs about -1.2% versus the national average.

Do Fort Collins trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 18F and 5,918 heating degree days set how much Fort Collins trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Fort Collins?

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