Do you offer 24/7 emergency tree removal in Brighton?

Yes, Creative Tree & Stump provides 24/7 emergency tree removal services throughout Brighton and the entire Colorado Front Range. We respond to fallen trees, storm damage, and hazardous tree situations with a typical response time of 60-90 minutes. Our emergency crew is available nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (970) 580-6932 anytime for immediate assistance.

What areas do you serve for tree services?

We serve 19 cities across Colorado's Front Range including Brighton, Westminster, Denver, Thornton, Arvada, Commerce City, Northglenn, Broomfield, Aurora, Lafayette, Erie, Dacono, Fort Lupton, Frederick, Firestone, Hudson, Henderson, Lochbuie, and Platteville. Our service area covers Adams County, Boulder County, Denver County, and northern Weld County within a 50-mile radius of Brighton.

Are you licensed and insured for tree removal?

Yes, Creative Tree & Stump is fully licensed by the State of Colorado and carries comprehensive liability insurance with $2M coverage plus workers' compensation insurance for all employees. Our arborists are ISA certified, and we're active members of the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

Do you specialize in fire mitigation services?

Yes, we specialize in wildfire prevention and fire mitigation services throughout Colorado. Our comprehensive fire mitigation services include defensible space creation, fuel reduction, forest health assessments, CWPP compliance assistance, and vegetation management. We help property owners in fire-prone areas reduce wildfire risk and meet insurance requirements. Colorado's dry climate makes proactive fire mitigation essential for Front Range properties.

How much does tree removal cost in Brighton?

Tree removal costs in Brighton typically range from $500-$3,000 depending on tree size, location, accessibility, and complexity. Emergency services may have additional charges. Fire mitigation projects average $3,000-$8,000. We offer free estimates for all projects and flexible financing with 50% down and 0% interest. Call (970) 580-6932 for a detailed quote specific to your tree removal needs.

Do you offer financing for tree services?

Yes, we offer flexible financing options to make tree services more accessible. Our financing terms include 50% down payment with 0% interest for qualified customers. This allows you to spread the cost of larger projects like multiple tree removals or fire mitigation work without breaking the bank. Contact us to discuss financing options for your specific project.

What makes Creative Tree & Stump different from other tree services?

Creative Tree & Stump stands out with 20+ years of Colorado experience, ISA certified arborists, true 24/7 emergency response with 60-90 minute response times, and specialization in fire mitigation and wildfire prevention. Owner Shawn Brandau was recognized by Denver7 News as a community hero for exceptional storm response. We maintain $2M liability insurance, offer flexible financing, and are headquartered in Brighton with deep roots in the local community.

Brighton Tree Service | Tree Removal, Trimming & Emergency Service

Emergency Tree Response

Storm damage doesn’t wait for office hours. Shawn answers the emergency line live, day or night, across Brighton and Adams County.

Crane-Assisted Removals

We own our crane — no rentals, no delays. That means safe removal of hazardous trees near Brighton homes, power lines, and fences.

Emerald Ash Borer & Tree Health

Learn how to recognize emerald ash borer-related decline and when an ash tree may need treatment, pruning, or removal. We also serve Colorado cottonwood, pine, spruce, and elm trees across the Front Range.

Wildfire Mitigation & Defensible Space

Shawn Brandau, Owner, Creative Tree & Stump LLC

30 Years. One Brighton Crew. No Subcontractors.

Creative Tree & Stump LLC is a Brighton, CO-based tree removal company serving 22 communities across Adams, Weld, Jefferson, Boulder, Broomfield, and Denver counties. Shawn Brandau has personally removed hundreds of cottonwoods, hazardous elms, storm-damaged spruces, and diseased ash trees across the Front Range. When you call us, you're not getting a dispatched franchise crew — you're getting the owner and the same local team who's worked Brighton for three decades.

Industry Experience

30 +

Front Range Communities Served

Brighton's Most Experienced Tree Removal Company

For over three decades, Shawn Brandau and the Creative Tree & Stump crew have been the crew Brighton homeowners call when a cottonwood splits in a July microburst, when an ash tree shows emerald ash borer damage, or when a stump needs grinding before a new build. We've worked every neighborhood from Historic Brighton to Todd Creek, and every soil condition from Fort Lupton clay to Boulder foothill granite.

Safe, efficient removal of hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees across Brighton, Thornton, Commerce City, and greater Adams County. Crane-assisted when needed.

Complete stump removal below grade so you can replant, pour concrete, or reclaim yard space. Serving all 22 Front Range cities

Seasonal pruning timed for Colorado climate — late winter for structural cuts, summer for deadwood. Cottonwood, elm, ash, pine, and spruce specialists.

Fallen tree on your house, car, or fence? Shawn answers the emergency line live across Brighton and the entire service area. Same-day response.

Front Range storms hit hard — wind, hail, heavy snow, ice. We clear the hazards, document for insurance, and get your property safe fast.

We provide crane tree removal

Licensed, Fully Insured & Bonded

Every job carries full liability and worker's compensation coverage. Paperwork provided on request before work begins.

Front Range Species Expertise

We know how Colorado cottonwoods fail, why Brighton ash trees are dying from emerald ash borer, and when to prune Front Range pines. Local knowledge, not generic arborist templates

Owner on Every Job

Shawn Brandau is on site or actively supervising every job — not dispatching a crew you've never met from a call center in another state.

Flat-Rate Written Estimates

You get a written estimate before any work starts. No hidden fees, no mid-job upsells, no surprise charges.

Your Trees, Our Expertise

Every Brighton property is different. Every Colorado tree tells a different story. That's why we start with a free on-site assessment — so the work we recommend is the work your property actually needs.

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Free On-Site Assessment

Call or submit the form — Shawn comes out, walks your property, and provides a written flat-rate estimate. No pressure, no upsells.

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Safe, Efficient Execution

On job day, our Brighton crew arrives with owned equipment — crane, chippers, stump grinder. We work safely, clean as we go, and communicate throughout.

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Complete Cleanup & Follow-Up

Every branch hauled, every chip removed (or left on request), stump ground below grade. We stand behind every job long after the crew leaves.

Creative Tree & Stump LLC

474 S 36th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601, United States

+1 970 580 6932

info@creativetreeandstump.com

700 +

ISA Arborist Expertise

Tree Service Projects Done

Practical tree care knowledge for Front Range homeowners — written by Shawn Brandau and the Creative Tree & Stump crew.