Hwy 83 Corridor, CO · El Paso County
Urban Lumber in Hwy 83 Corridor, 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 Hwy 83 corridor, Black Forest, Kettle Creek and the rest of Hwy 83 Corridor.
What is urban lumber in Hwy 83 Corridor, 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 works the Highway 83 corridor from Woodmen Road north to the Palmer Divide, providing fire mitigation, beetle-kill removal, dead tree takedowns, and storm cleanup. Licensed, insured, full slash disposal — call 719-696-0787.
Who in Hwy 83 Corridor needs this
These are the situations that bring Hwy 83 Corridor 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 Hwy 83 Corridor
Four steps, every time — assessment, protection, controlled work, and complete cleanup before we leave Hwy 83 Corridor.
- 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.
Hwy 83 Corridor conditions that affect the job
Local terrain, access, and tree stock change how urban lumber gets done in Hwy 83 Corridor.
- Continuous timber along the corridor that lets fire move between properties.
- The heaviest concentration of beetle-killed ponderosa we see anywhere in El Paso County.
- Steep drainages and narrow driveways that dictate how equipment gets in.
- Insurance and HOA mitigation requirements that need documented, zone-based work.
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 Hwy 83 Corridor
We serve Hwy 83 Corridor ZIP codes 80908, 80921, 80132 plus the surrounding El Paso County area.
Urban Lumber in Hwy 83 Corridor — FAQs
- How much does urban lumber cost in Hwy 83 Corridor, CO?
- Price depends on tree size, access, and what's underneath it. We come out to Hwy 83 Corridor free of charge and give you a fixed written scope before any work starts.
- Do you charge extra to come to Hwy 83 Corridor?
- No. Hwy 83 Corridor (woodmen to the palmer divide) is part of our core service area out of Colorado Springs, and we cover ZIP codes 80908, 80921, 80132.
- 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.
- What does mitigation along Hwy 83 usually involve?
- Thinning crowded stands, removing ladder fuels and standing dead pine, and spacing crowns in Zones 1 and 2 around structures.
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719-696-0787Serving Colorado Springs, Monument & Manitou Springs, CO