Monument, CO · El Paso County
Tree Removal in Monument, 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 Woodmoor, Gleneagle, Higby Estates and the rest of Monument.
What is tree removal in Monument, 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 provides tree removal, trimming, fire mitigation, and storm cleanup in Monument, CO, about 20 miles north of our Colorado Springs base. Heavily wooded Palmer Divide properties get defensible-space work built to local fire guidance. Call 719-696-0787.
Who in Monument needs this
These are the situations that bring Monument 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 Monument
Four steps, every time — assessment, protection, controlled work, and complete cleanup before we leave Monument.
- 01
Free on-site assessment
We look at condition, lean, targets, and access, then quote a fixed scope in writing.
- 02
Property protection
Drop zones matting, landscape and furniture moved or covered, drive plated where needed.
- 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.
Monument conditions that affect the job
Local terrain, access, and tree stock change how tree removal gets done in Monument.
- Dense ponderosa and doghair stands that carry fire straight into crowns without thinning.
- Real wildfire exposure along the Palmer Divide, with insurers increasingly asking for documented mitigation.
- Heavy snow loads at elevation that split unpruned pine and spruce leaders.
- Large treed lots where slash disposal, not cutting, is the bulk of the work.
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 Monument
We serve Monument ZIP codes 80132, 80133, 80921 plus the surrounding El Paso County area.
Tree Removal in Monument — FAQs
- How much does tree removal cost in Monument, CO?
- Price depends on tree size, access, and what's underneath it. We come out to Monument free of charge and give you a fixed written scope before any work starts.
- Do you charge extra to come to Monument?
- No. Monument (~20 miles north) is part of our core service area out of Colorado Springs, and we cover ZIP codes 80132, 80133, 80921.
- 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 do fire mitigation in Monument?
- Yes — it's the most requested service we run up here. We thin stands, remove ladder fuels, and haul the slash off site.
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, Monument & Manitou Springs, CO