(970) 614-8078 www.updownarborist.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Crane, Stump Grinder
Tree Services: Dead Tree Experience, Large Trees, Tree Planting, Works Near Structures
Customer Experience: Affordable
Emergency and Storm: Quick Response
UpDown Arborist is a trusted and experienced company providing top-notch tree services to residential and commercial clients in and near Fort Collins, CO. Our goal is to balance the needs of trees with the desires of their owners, using scientifically-backed methods and cutting-edge industry techniques. Whenever possible, we preserve trees, but when removal is necessary, we execute in accordance with industry standards to ensure the job is done safely and efficiently.
5.0 from 30 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 tree removal and limb work are a core capability for UpDown Arborist in the Windsor/Fort Collins area. Customers repeatedly report using a crane to reach tall trees and maneuver large limbs over houses and fences, such as lifting and removing a 90-foot cottonwood from behind a yard and over the home. They emphasize safe, precise work around two-story homes and other structures, with crews that coordinate efficiently to complete jobs in a single day. Cleanups are thorough, with debris hauled away promptly and the site left neat.
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 the team handling very large stumps even in tight spaces. Customers note efficient work and thorough cleanup after stump removal, leaving the yard ready for the next steps. They ground out a very large stump in the front yard, demonstrating the capacity to tackle substantial removals. The crew prioritizes timely, careful execution and clean site restoration, reinforcing trust for ongoing tree care needs in Windsor and the Fort Collins area.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
In Windsor, CO and the Fort Collins area, their dead_tree capability shines in safely removing dead trunks and hazardous limbs from tight spots and near structures, including old cottonwoods and dead ash trees. They expertly prune away deadwood on tall limbs over homes or near utility lines, often employing cranes to reach over roofs when necessary. When removal is required, they coordinate with property owners and comply with neighborhood needs, delivering efficient cleanup and hauling away branches. Customers also note fair pricing, prompt communication, and reliable service, with results that leave trees healthier and yards neatly cleaned.
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.
In the Windsor and Fort Collins area, large-tree work is a core specialty, with crews equipped to tackle towering specimens and bulky limbs in tight yards. Clients consistently note trimming giant branches over two-story homes with precision while preserving tree health where possible. When removal is needed, they coordinate crane-assisted operations that reach over houses and fences, even navigating around power lines as required. Stump grinding and thorough cleanup are standard, with examples of large stumps being ground out and debris hauled away promptly. Projects have included removing a 45+ year old cottonwood and pruning a 100-year-old honey locust, all executed efficiently and with respect for property and neighborhood requirements, and customers frequently cite reliable communication and fair pricing as reasons they would hire again.
Not just removal - these companies help you add trees too. Proper planting technique gives new trees the best chance at a long, healthy life.
Planting new trees is a core capability for UpDown Arborist, with clients noting that they add new specimens to homes and commercial properties. The team brings knowledge and care to planting projects, selecting appropriate species and ensuring proper site preparation and establishment. Clients appreciate clear quotes, reliable scheduling, and a thoughtful, long-term approach to landscape care that often pairs planting with pruning and maintenance. Cleanup is thorough and the work is performed with respect for property and neighborhood needs, reinforcing ongoing relationships for future tree health and growth.
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 strength, with careful pruning and precise removal of limbs that sit close to buildings. They consistently handle jobs where large branches loom over a two-story home or run near power lines, executing targeted cuts with measured rigging. When needed, they coordinate crane access to reach over roofs while maintaining safety and protecting the structure. Clients also note professional, respectful service with clear communication about options and timing, and a thorough clean-up that leaves the yard tidy.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordability and value are consistent themes in client feedback, with many noting a very fair price or reasonable quote for a wide range of tree work in Windsor, CO and the Fort Collins area. The services span pruning large limbs near structures, crane-assisted removals of big trees, stump grinding, and thorough clean-up, all delivered at a cost clients feel is sensible for the scope. Even complex jobs—such as removing a 45+ year cottonwood or pruning a century-old honey locust—are described as efficiently priced, with the crew working like a larger team and keeping schedules and neighborhoods in mind. Across residential and commercial projects, customers repeatedly highlight reliable quotes, prompt responses, and clear communication that help ensure affordable, high-quality outcomes in Windsor and the surrounding area.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Prompt replies and quick scheduling are a hallmark of their service, with inquiries returned promptly and arrivals on the promised time. Customers consistently note on-time attendance, courteous crews, and neat, thorough work completed efficiently. They regularly handle high-risk, complex jobs near structures, including trimming large limbs over homes and crane-assisted removals, without delaying the plan. Quotes come in promptly with clear expectations and fair pricing, and tasks—such as two large trees—are often finished in a single day. In Windsor and the Fort Collins area, property owners rely on this quick-response capability for both routine maintenance and urgent tree needs.