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Storm Damage Tree Removal in Colorado

Storm Damage Tree Removal in Colorado: after a storm, the job is to sort trees into three groups: down and needing removal, damaged but savable with pruning, and standing but newly dangerous. Locally, snow on leafed-out trees: September–October and April–May storms dump heavy snow while leaves are on, causing widespread breakage.
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Tree problems in Colorado that call for storm damage cleanup

  1. 1

    Snow on leafed-out trees

    September–October and April–May storms dump heavy snow while leaves are on, causing widespread breakage.

  2. 2

    Downslope wind

    Strong winter winds along the foothills snap limbs and topple trees.

  3. 3

    Hail

    Strips leaves and bark, stressing trees.

What storm damage tree removal covers

After a storm, the job is to sort trees into three groups: down and needing removal, damaged but savable with pruning, and standing but newly dangerous.

How storm damage tree removal works, step by step · part of tree removal

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Safety first in Colorado

Stay well away from any downed wire and anything touching it. Call 911 for injuries or lines down, then the utility.

What you can safely do

  • Stay inside during the storm and away from windows on the side facing large trees.
  • Afterward, look for hangers before walking under any tree.
  • Check whether your city is running a curbside debris program before paying to haul brush.
  • Keep all receipts. Tree work may count toward insurance or disaster-assistance claims.

Leave these to professionals

  • Don't run a chainsaw on wood that's bent, pinned or twisted. It can spring violently when cut.
  • Don't approach any tree near downed lines. Lines can be live even when the power is out.
  • Don't hire a company that wants full payment before starting.

Trees in Colorado that most often need storm damage cleanup

Silver maple and Siberian elm
Fast-growing, brittle; snow breakage
Blue spruce and ponderosa pine
Snow load and beetle risk; mountain areas also face wildfire
Green ash
Common street tree; emerald ash borer risk

Timing in Colorado

Sept–Oct
Early snow on leafed trees; shake snow off gently from below
Winter
Good time for pruning and removals; watch for downslope winds
April–May
Late snowstorms on new leaves

Tree rules and permits in Colorado

  • Denver: a permit from the Office of the City Forester is required before removing, planting or treating a tree in the public right-of-way, and tree work in the city must be done by a Denver-licensed tree service company, which pulls the permit.
  • Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Boulder (2013) and many other Front Range communities; local firewood and wood-movement guidance applies.

Sources (checked 2026-10-01)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of storm damage cleanup in Colorado

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for storm damage cleanup.

Storm Damage Tree Removal in Colorado: common questions

Do I need a permit for storm Damage Tree Removal in Colorado?

Denver: a permit from the Office of the City Forester is required before removing, planting or treating a tree in the public right-of-way, and tree work in the city must be done by a Denver-licensed tree service company, which pulls the permit. Emerald ash borer has been confirmed in Boulder (2013) and many other Front Range communities; local firewood and wood-movement guidance applies.

Which trees in Colorado most often need storm damage cleanup?

Silver maple and Siberian elm: fast-growing, brittle; snow breakage Blue spruce and ponderosa pine: snow load and beetle risk; mountain areas also face wildfire Green ash: common street tree; emerald ash borer risk

When is the best time for storm damage cleanup in Colorado?

Sept–Oct: Early snow on leafed trees; shake snow off gently from below Winter: Good time for pruning and removals; watch for downslope winds

Snow on leafed-out trees: what does it mean for storm damage cleanup in Colorado?

September–October and April–May storms dump heavy snow while leaves are on, causing widespread breakage.

Downslope wind: what does it mean for storm damage cleanup in Colorado?

Strong winter winds along the foothills snap limbs and topple trees.

Hail: what does it mean for storm damage cleanup in Colorado?

Strips leaves and bark, stressing trees.

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