Falcon, CO · El Paso County
Urban Lumber in Falcon, 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 Falcon, Peyton, Woodmen Hills and the rest of Falcon.
What is urban lumber in Falcon, 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 dead and beetle-killed tree removal, fire mitigation, trimming, and storm cleanup in Falcon and Peyton, CO, roughly 18 miles northeast of Colorado Springs. Free estimates and full haul-off — call 719-696-0787.
Who in Falcon needs this
These are the situations that bring Falcon homeowners to us for urban lumber.
- 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 jobs in Falcon
Four steps, every time — assessment, protection, controlled work, and complete cleanup before we leave Falcon.
- 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.
Falcon conditions that affect the job
Local terrain, access, and tree stock change how urban lumber gets done in Falcon.
- Open acreage lots where high east-side wind takes down weakened and dead trees first.
- Beetle-killed pine in the wooded pockets between Falcon and Black Forest.
- Long driveways and outbuildings that give trees plenty of targets when they fail.
- Grass-to-tree transitions where defensible space matters as much as it does in the forest.
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 Falcon
We serve Falcon ZIP codes 80831, 80808, 80928 plus the surrounding El Paso County area.
Urban Lumber in Falcon — FAQs
- How much does urban lumber cost in Falcon, CO?
- Price depends on tree size, access, and what's underneath it. We come out to Falcon free of charge and give you a fixed written scope before any work starts.
- Do you charge extra to come to Falcon?
- No. Falcon (~18 miles northeast) is part of our core service area out of Colorado Springs, and we cover ZIP codes 80831, 80808, 80928.
- 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 drive out to Falcon and Peyton?
- Yes, regularly — it is part of our core northeast service area, 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, Monument & Manitou Springs, CO