Shawn Brandau and the Creative Tree & Stump crew handle every removal, trimming, and stump grinding job across Brighton, Adams County, and 22 Front Range communities. Owner on site. No subcontractors. Free estimates.
Storm damage doesn’t wait for office hours. Shawn answers the emergency line live, day or night, across Brighton and Adams County.
We own our crane — no rentals, no delays. That means safe removal of hazardous trees near Brighton homes, power lines, and fences.
Cottonwood, ash, pine, spruce, elm — we know how every Colorado species fails, roots, and recovers. 30+ years of Front Range experience.
From emergency storm response to planned removals, stump grinding, and fire mitigation — we handle every tree service Front Range homeowners need.
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
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Every job carries full liability and worker's compensation coverage. Paperwork provided on request before work begins.
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
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.
You get a written estimate before any work starts. No hidden fees, no mid-job upsells, no surprise charges.
Three simple steps from first call to final cleanup.

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

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

Every branch hauled, every chip removed (or left on request), stump ground below grade. We stand behind every job long after the crew leaves.
From our Brighton headquarters at 474 S 36th Ave, we serve Adams, Weld, Jefferson, Boulder, Broomfield, and Denver counties — covering 18 Front Range communities as primary location pages and reaching 22 cities total.
Check what our customers say about our services
EXCELLENT Based on 51 reviews Posted on KaitlynnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. These guys are amazing. They removed a huge tree between my, and my neighbors house. I watche'd the entire process and still don't know how they did it.Posted on Tracy JohnsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I met the owners today and you can tell they really care about the tree business and saving and treating old and new trees alike. If you have a tree that needs treated, I would call them.Posted on Norman HoganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We called Creative Tree & Stump LLC yesterday just before noon and in less than 24 hours after the call, our tree and stump were removed, clean up looked like they had never even been here and the invoice for payment was the easiest transaction we have ever experienced by a secured link to pay by check debit or credit. This has to be the most organized and efficient company we have EVER dealt with. Besides the speed of the process we were super impressed by the experience of our team, the professionalism, and the care they took of our property. They came fully prepared with everything they needed from start to finish, including sheets of plywood to protect the lawn from their equipment. Their attention to every detail was just amazing. There is not one negative comment to share. I wish I could give more than 5 stars because they truly deserve it. Thank you Shawn and TeamPosted on Christie ConardTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Creative tree service has been incredible all the way around. Their pricing is competitive, their clean up when they are done is meticulous and All of their workers are so respectful. They have completed work in my HOA community for several years now, as well as personal projects on my acreage in the mountains. I highly recommend them for large or small projects!Posted on Elaine ChavezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This company came to remove a large pine tree they did a great job they were safe and very good at removing the tree also there clean up was awsomePosted on Avelardo Perez espinosaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It's a very reliable company, they do very good work, they removed a tree for me and the work was very well done.Posted on Christine JacobTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a 45-50 ft tall evergreen tree in our front yard that was starting to lean and needed to be removed. I contacted this company and I was able to get a preliminary quote after sending some pictures. They were able to come remove the tree and grind the stump within the same week for a reasonable price. During the tree removal the crew did an excellent job of treating our property with care. And they also did a thorough job of cleaning up our yard and the street from any debris. I would happily recommend them to anyone.Posted on Dave BiermannTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shawn and his team were a pleasure to work with. They removed two very large evergreens from our backyard that were tangled in the phone and cable lines without disrupting service to us or our neighbors. In addition, they were very professional, courteous, arrived on time, and did an excellent job cleaning up. I would highly recommend them and will certainly use them again for any other tree removals or trimming.Posted on joanne blackTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Creative Tree did an amazing job removing a tree from my front yard! I was surprised at how they got the stump out as well! I totally recommend them for your tree removal, trimming or even planting!Posted on Sheldon HowlandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service. I would recommend this business to anybody. Owner is a great boss to work for. Always does an amazing and safe job and makes sure nobody gets hurt. And does an amazing clean job afterwards. I remember helping cut down this atleast 100 foot tall or more pine tree. And lots of others. Was a great boss to work for.
Call Shawn directly at (970) 580-6932 or schedule online. No pressure, no obligation — just a written estimate from the owner of Brighton's most experienced tree service.
Practical tree care knowledge for Front Range homeowners — written by Shawn Brandau and the Creative Tree & Stump crew.