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Tree Service in Colorado Springs, CO

Compare 8 local tree service pros. Typical service: $243–$680.

Top Tree Service Companies in Colorado Springs

  1. 1.Black Bear Tree Care

    4.9★ (221 reviews)

    4.9★ from 221 reviews

    +17196958828Website

  2. 2.Tree Artisans

    4.8★ (121 reviews)

    4.8★ from 121 reviews

    +17198226733Website

  3. 3.Avalanche Tree Service Ltd

    5.0★ (74 reviews)

    5.0★ from 74 reviews

    +17196444931Website

  4. 4.Front Range Arborists

    4.3★ (143 reviews)

    4.3★ from 143 reviews

    +17196357459Website

  5. 5.Chuck’s Bees Property Services

    4.9★ (58 reviews)

    4.9★ from 58 reviews

    +17192166061

  6. 6.Advanced Tree Service, LLC

    4.7★ (41 reviews)

    4.7★ from 41 reviews

    +17194644625Website

  7. 7.Hortus Tree & Landscape Services, Corp.

    3.9★ (47 reviews)

    3.9★ from 47 reviews

    +17194731138Website

  8. 8.Colorado Springs Tree Service

    4.7★ (3 reviews)

    4.7★ from 3 reviews

    +17192491211Website

Tree Service Cost in Colorado Springs

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

ServiceTypical range in Colorado Springs
Tree trimming$243–$680/job
Tree removal$389–$1,458/job
Stump grinding$146–$437/job
Storm damage removal$486–$1,944/job

Tree Service prices in Colorado Springs run about 3% 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 8 companies serving Colorado Springs, rated 4.7★ on average across 708 customer reviews.

Colorado Springs Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Colorado Springs's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
May 4
First fall frost
October 3
Annual precipitation
16.54"
Heating degree days
6,292
Cooling degree days
455
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan17.7°43.2°0.32"
Feb19.5°44.8°0.34"
Mar26°52.1°1"
Apr33.3°59.8°1.42"
May42.7°69.1°2.03"
Jun51.3°79°2.5"
Jul56.9°84.8°2.84"
Aug55.7°81.6°3.34"
Sep47.3°74.5°1.19"
Oct35.8°63°0.82"
Nov25.2°51°0.4"
Dec17.5°42.1°0.34"

NOAA station data 5.56 miles from Colorado Springs.

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 Colorado Springs

How much does tree trimming cost in Colorado Springs?

Tree trimming in Colorado Springs typically runs $243-$680 per job.

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

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

How many tree services cover Colorado Springs?

We track 8 tree professionals serving Colorado Springs.

How does Colorado Springs rainfall affect tree work?

Colorado Springs averages 16.54 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Colorado Springs trees keep growing?

With 455 cooling degree days and summer highs near 85F, Colorado Springs trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Colorado Springs more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Colorado Springs runs about -2.8% versus the national average.

Do Colorado Springs trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 18F and 6,292 heating degree days set how much Colorado Springs trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Colorado Springs?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Colorado Springs means after the first frost around October 3 and before spring growth starts.