(303) 622-5449 www.monstertreeservice.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Crane, Stump Grinder, Bucket Truck, Chipper
Emergency and Storm: 24 Hour Emergency Response, Storm Cleanup, Quick Response
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Stump Removal, Lot Clearing, Tree Planting, Dead Tree Experience
Customer Experience: Free Estimates, Cleanup Included, Affordable
Monster Tree Service of Southwest Denver offers expert, professional tree care throughout Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and surrounding CO communities. Our certified arborists and skilled crews provide comprehensive solutions: safe tree removal (crane-assisted), efficient stump grinding, precise tree & shrub pruning, and thorough land clearing for residential & commercial properties. We specialize in professional tree planting, tree health care (including EAB treatments & winter watering), and tailored solutions. For 24-hour emergency tree removal & storm cleanup, rely on our prompt service. We prioritize safety, property protection, & satisfaction. Contact us for a free estimate!
4.9 from 804 reviews
Crane-assisted removal for trees that can't be conventionally climbed or sectioned - ideal for extremely large, hazardous, or tightly situated trees.
Crane-assisted removal is a core capability, enabling safe, precise removal of large trees in tight lots and near structures. In the Southwest Denver corridor serving Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and surrounding CO communities, customers repeatedly note that crews arrive with a crane, bucket lift, and chipper to access heavy limbs while protecting driveways, fences, and homes. A notable job described crews using a crane, bucket, and chipper to remove a huge tree in about an hour and a half, with cleanup completed promptly. Paired with certified arborists and careful staging, this crane capability supports fast, safe work and tidy results across the Denver metro area.
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is a core capability, with customers repeatedly praising the thorough and efficient removal of stumps after tree work. Crews handle grinding even in tight or delicate spots, including areas near houses and driveways, while carefully protecting surrounding landscaping. In one instance, the stump was ground deep enough to allow sod to be planted over the area, illustrating a focus on restoring the site for future use. Cleanup is a standout pattern—yards are left clean and debris-free, with crews often protecting neighbors’ property and plantings as part of the finish. Overall, the feedback shows reliable, professional stump grinding as part of comprehensive tree service in Littleton and the surrounding SW Denver area.
Uses an aerial bucket truck for safe, efficient access to tall or hard-to-reach branches. Faster and more stable than climbing for many jobs.
Bucket truck capability is a recurring highlight in customer feedback. Crews routinely arrive with a crane and a bucket to perform crane-assisted removals of tall or unstable trees, enabling precise cuts from above and safe lowering of large limbs. The notes frequently mention working in tight spaces and near structures, with the bucket truck allowing access without damaging fences, roofs, or gardens. Customers in Littleton, Lakewood, and surrounding SW Denver communities report prompt, efficient service and thorough cleanup after elevated work, underscoring the bucket-truck setup as a reliable core capability.
On-site wood chipping turns bulky brush and branches into manageable mulch. Efficient cleanup and an option to keep the chips for your garden.
Their on-site chipper capability is a staple of how Monster Tree Service handles removals and storm cleanup in the Southwest Denver area, with crews commonly arriving equipped to process branches right at the job site (often alongside a crane and bucket truck). Customers repeatedly note that branches are chipped on site, helping speed cleanup and reduce debris that would otherwise need hauling away. In tight spaces or near structures, the combination of crane, bucket, and chipper enables safer removals with minimal disturbance to surrounding landscaping. Overall, feedback patterns show the chipper as a reliable, hard-working tool that supports fast, thorough, and professional tree care in Littleton and nearby communities.
Available around the clock for dangerous situations - a tree on your roof, a limb blocking your driveway, or a trunk threatening to fall. Day or night.
Emergency 24-hour readiness is demonstrated by rapid, on-site response to urgent hazards and storm damage across the Denver southwest metro. Crews and arborists are dispatched quickly, with many customers noting same-day or next-day service, and crane-assisted removals to protect homes and power lines. For example, during the Highlands Ranch tornado, Paul came out the same day to address two 60-foot pines leaning toward houses, removing them safely with heavy equipment, followed by the team returning two days later to complete cleanup. In another incident after a severe snowstorm, Monster arrived promptly, provided a quick estimate, and removed a partially fallen tree the next morning, coordinating to avoid damage to nearby property. One customer described an emergency call to prevent a dead aspen from falling into their house, with the crew completing the removal in under three hours. Across the board, customers repeatedly highlight swift, safe, and thorough work with clear communication and meticulous cleanup when emergency needs arise.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
Storm cleanup is a core capability, backed by 24-hour emergency removal and rapid storm-response crews in the Denver metro. When storms hit, customers repeatedly note fast mobilization and safe, near-immediate action—after a Highlands Ranch tornado, a team arrived at the home the next morning to remove two 60-foot pines near the house with careful handling to protect adjacent structures, followed by thorough cleanup. In urgent snow and wind events, crews have completed dangerous removals in hours, including emergency calls where a dead tree was removed in under 3 hours from the alert. They deploy crane-assisted removals, bucket lifts, and chippers to tackle high-risk work in tight spaces and near power lines, all while safeguarding nearby yards and landscaping. Cleanup is consistently thorough, leaving yards spotless and streets clear, with crews mindful of neighbors and property as they finish.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Rapid response is a core strength, with crews consistently arriving on time, answering questions promptly, and moving quickly to assess and begin work. In emergencies and after storms, Monster Tree Service of Southwest Denver offers 24-hour emergency removal and storm cleanup and often completes urgent jobs within hours, sometimes the same day. They frequently deploy crane-assisted removals and bucket trucks to handle large or risky trees safely and efficiently—one job featured a crane and bucket that brought down a huge tree in about an hour and a half. Efficient cleanup and meticulous property protection are repeatedly highlighted, with crews leaving yards cleaner than they found them and avoiding damage to houses, fences, or landscaping. Locally, serving Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and surrounding communities, this team combines quick-response timing with arborist expertise to tailor rapid solutions that protect people and property.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a core capability, highlighted by crane-assisted removals and bucket-truck access to trees that overhang homes, driveways, and power lines in Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and surrounding CO communities. Customers repeatedly describe safe, careful execution around houses and landscaping, with crews protecting windows, roofs, siding, and neighboring properties while pruning or removing hazardous limbs. You’ll see this in tight-space jobs where large trees stand between garages or near fences, as crews maneuver heavy equipment into confined areas and still grind stumps without compromising structures. Post-work cleanup is thorough, leaving yards looking clean and with debris cleared from around the structure. In urgent storm or emergency removal scenarios, they respond quickly to mitigate near-structure hazards and secure the home.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Large-tree work is a core capability, with crane-assisted removals and bucket-truck access that allow safe, precise handling of very tall or expansive trees. In Littleton and the Southwest Denver area (including Lakewood and Highlands Ranch), customers repeatedly describe removing and pruning trees 40 to 80 feet tall near homes, fences, and power lines with safety and minimal disruption, followed by thorough cleanup. Stump grinding accompanies removals, leaving the yard ready for grass or landscaping. The team handles storm and emergency scenarios quickly, bringing heavy equipment into tight spaces while protecting surrounding structures and landscaping. Beyond removals, they perform pruning, cabling, and health treatments on large trees to preserve vitality and reduce hazards.
Full stump extraction, root and all - not just grinding. Ideal when you need the area completely cleared for construction, landscaping, or replanting.
Stump removal is a core part of Monster Tree Service of Southwest Denver’s offerings, with many customers noting thorough stump grinding whenever a tree is removed. Feedback often mentions grinding deep into the stump and leaving the surrounding area ready for grass or planting, sometimes explicitly after a large removal. Crews have demonstrated the ability to grind stumps in tight spaces or near structures, while protecting homes, fences, and landscaping. Cleanup after stump work is consistently praised, with reports that debris is removed and the yard is left neat and restored. Overall, clients in Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and surrounding SW Denver rely on them for efficient stump grinding and clean, professional results.
Full-scale land clearing for new construction, overgrown acreage, or development prep. Trees, brush, and stumps - all of it gone.
Lot clearing capabilities are evident in crane-assisted removals of large trees and rapid stump grinding to prep sites. Crews regularly work in tight spaces between structures and near homes, taking care to protect driveways, landscaping, and neighboring yards. They leave sites clean and ready for the next phase, with thorough debris removal and often complete cleanup that even leaves wood for firewood when requested. The equipment lineup—cranes, bucket trucks, and chippers—enables clearing sizeable areas efficiently, including during storm response or emergency situations. Customers consistently praise professionalism, punctuality, and clear communication, which helps these challenging clearing projects go smoothly and reliably.
Not just removal - these companies help you add trees too. Proper planting technique gives new trees the best chance at a long, healthy life.
Professional tree planting is a core capability, backed by certified arborists and experienced crews who bring the same safety and craftsmanship customers consistently praise for removals and pruning. Clients report that the team explains options, tailors care plans, and provides practical guidance for tree health and establishment, which supports successful new plantings. The approach includes careful site evaluation, minimal disruption to landscaping, and thorough cleanup, even when working around houses, driveways, or utilities. In addition to planting, they offer ongoing health care and preventive treatments (like emerald ash borer injections) and maintenance advice that helps new trees establish and thrive. Located in the Southwest Denver area, serving Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch and nearby communities, they coordinate planting with other services as needed and communicate clearly throughout the process. Taken together, the patterns suggest a planting capability built on expertise, strong communication, and a commitment to long-term tree health as part of a full-service approach.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Crane-assisted removal and stump grinding are central to Monster Tree Service's dead_tree capabilities, allowing safe removal of large, dead trees even when they’re perched near structures, fences, or power lines. Customers consistently report precise removals with careful protection of surrounding landscaping and neighbors' property, followed by thorough, tidy cleanup. They respond quickly to emergencies to prevent dead trees from collapsing and causing damage, mobilizing arborists and crews for urgent removals after storms or wind events. Operating in the Southwest Denver area, including Littleton and surrounding communities, they regularly tackle dead trees in tight spaces and between properties, often grinding the stump in the same visit.
No charge for coming out to assess the job and give you a price. Know what you're getting into before committing.
Free estimates are a core part of Monster Tree Service of Southwest Denver’s offering, with many customers noting timely, no-pressure quotes to evaluate work. Arborists frequently perform on-site evaluations—often described as a free assessment—and deliver a same-day proposal to help homeowners understand the scope and options. Reviews consistently mention competitive pricing and transparent proposals, with quotes that are clearly explained and sometimes lower than other bids. The process is described as easy to arrange, responsive, and focused on clear communication and customer satisfaction for residents in Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and nearby communities.
All debris - branches, logs, and brush - is hauled away as part of the job. No pile left behind for you to deal with.
Cleanup is a defining part of their service, with crews finishing by removing branches, brush, and debris and leaving the property cleaner than when they arrived. Customers frequently describe the cleanup as thorough and careful, noting that yards look better after pruning, trimming, or removal and that all debris is cleared from driveways and flowerbeds. Several responses mention cleanup extending beyond the yard—streets swept and materials neatly removed, with safeguards to protect nearby plants and landscaping. In storm or emergency scenarios across Southwest Denver and surrounding communities, the team not only removes hazards quickly but also restores the site with meticulous cleanup. Overall, these patterns show a consistent, safety-conscious focus on cleanup by a professional crew that works efficiently and leaves properties spotless.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordability shows up prominently in feedback, with customers calling quotes competitive and fair across Lakewood, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, and surrounding CO communities. Many note they received among the lowest bids for large jobs like removals and stump grinding, with some saying their bid was the least expensive among several options. This value is paired with strong service quality, as clients consistently highlight on-time arrivals, safe and professional crews, thorough pruning or removal, and excellent cleanup. Free estimates are commonly provided, helping households compare value upfront and decide with confidence.