Serving Thornton and nearby
Tree Service in Thornton, CO
Clearly priced tree trimming, removals and planting for homes across Thornton.
Services
Our services in Thornton
Tree RemovalDead, leaning or unwanted trees taken down safely, piece by piece where needed, with full cleanup.
Tree Trimming & PruningPruning for safety, health and clearance, done to industry standards. We never top trees.
Stump GrindingStumps ground below the surface so you can replant, lay sod or just mow over the spot.
Tree Health CareDiagnosis and treatment for sick trees, including emerald ash borer protection for ash trees.
Tree Planting & ReplacementThe right tree in the right spot, planted at the right depth, with care advice for the first years.
24/7 Emergency Tree RemovalTrees on the house, the car or the driveway after a storm. Call any hour for safe removal.
Local know-how
What we see in Thornton yards
Thornton has grown steadily north of the city. The older neighborhoods toward the south end have mature trees, many planted in the 1950s and 1960s, that now need regular pruning and sometimes removal. Much of the rest of Thornton is newer, with young trees that benefit from structural pruning while they are small.
Emerald ash borer has been detected in Thornton, and ash trees are common in older yards and along streets. If you have one, an inspection tells you whether to treat it or replace it. When you replace a tree, choosing a species different from the rest of the street helps protect the neighborhood from the next pest.
The open plains around Thornton bring strong wind. Young trees planted too deep or left staked too long often lean or snap. We plant at the right depth and remove stakes after the first year, so trees grow their own strength.
Why us
Why Thornton chooses Elmcairn Tree Care
Upfront prices
You approve the price before we start
ISA Certified Arborist
A certified arborist on staff for tree health questions
Licensed and insured
License number on every estimate
Our own crews
Our own climbers on every job, no subcontracted crews
5 out of 5 stars
They helped us pick a tree that will not grow into the power line, planted it at the right depth and left a watering schedule on the fridge. It leafed out well this spring.
Ana C., Thornton · Google
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4 out of 5 stars
A spring snow dropped a huge limb onto our garage roof late at night. They came out once the snow eased in the morning and lifted it off in sections. Took longer than I hoped, but they told us why.
Dan K., Englewood · Google
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5 out of 5 stars
The arborist checked our two ash trees and was honest that the small one was not worth treating. We injected the big one and replaced the small one with a different species. Clear prices for both.
Gary O., Littleton · Google
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