Est. 2003 — Owner operated — Daily rates available

Tree removal & fire mitigationin Montrose, Colorado

Fully insured crews clearing hazardous trees, building defensible space and pruning shade trees across the Western Slope, CO. Daily rates available for larger acreage and multi-day projects.

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ServingMontrose, CODelta, COOlathe, CORidgway, COOuray, COTelluride, COGrand Junction, COPalisade, COCarbondale, CO

Who swings the saw

Three decades of Western Slope tree experience

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Western Slope · Since 2003

White River Tree Services is an owner-operated outfit run by Mike Castle, working Western Slope acreage since 2003. Every estimate, rigging plan and final walk-through is handled by the same crew that shows up on your property.

We work to Colorado State Forest Service defensible-space guidelines, run boom trucks, winches and high-capacity chippers, and carry full liability coverage on every job.

  • Owner on every job site
  • Fully insured operations
  • CSFS-aligned mitigation
  • Complete debris cleanup
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What we do

Tree services built for Colorado high country

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Fire Mitigation & Defensible Space

Living in the Western Slope region exposes property owners to severe wildfire vulnerabilities.

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A leaning cracked cottonwood tree marked with orange hazard tape, with a white hard hat and STIHL chainsaw resting on the grass in a Montrose, Colorado residential yard
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Hazardous Tree Removal & Emergency Response

Storm damage, severe leaning, decaying trunks, and unstable root structures create extreme liability for homeowners.

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Precision Tree Trimming & Health Pruning

Overgrown branches contacting home siding, rooflines, or electrical wiring lead to property degradation, pest access, and accelerated canopy decay.

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04

Stump Grinding & Land Clearing

Leftover tree stumps consume usable yard space, ruin curb appeal, damage mowing equipment, and harbour destructive wood-boring pests.

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Straight shooting

Customer protections you can count on

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Fully insured

Liability coverage on every removal.

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Free estimates

Transparent pricing, zero surprises.

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Heavy equipment

Boom trucks, winches and chippers.

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30+ years

Working Western Slope trees.

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Word around town

What Western Slope neighbours say

4.8 average · 

“Mike and his crew did a fantastic job on our property. We have 2 acres of cottonwoods and the amount of work we got done in two days was amazing. We kept the boom truck, chipper, winch and trailer busy straight through. Hard work ethic, honest, friendly. Highly recommended.”
Mark Rikkers★★★★★
“Awesome job. Had an elm tree up against my house. They did it in one afternoon. Amazing job and very reasonable rate. I will be using them again!”
Shawn Castle★★★★★
“He answers his phone! He is easy to get a hold of and a nice guy. If you're looking for a tree service, give these guys a call and at least give them a chance.”
MG Conty★★★★★
“Mike maintained stellar communications about schedule prior to project and had a good follow up call afterwards. The three man crew showed up on time and did an outstanding job trimming two large walnut trees. I will use them again when needed, appreciated the professionalism.”
mike tackett★★★★★
“Wish I had taken before and after pictures. My trees look great! They did a good job of cleaning up.”
Jill Osgood★★★★★
“These guys were great. My tree looks fabulous. They were reasonable, professional and really friendly. Major pruning, and everything removed and cleaned up. Thanks!”
Dawn Blanchard★★★★★
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Our territory

Tree service areas across the Western Slope

  • Montrose, CO

    ZIP 81401 · 81402 · 81403

  • Delta, CO

    ZIP 81416

  • Olathe, CO

    ZIP 81425

  • Ridgway, CO

    ZIP 81432

  • Ouray, CO

    ZIP 81427

  • Telluride, CO

    ZIP 81435

  • Grand Junction, CO

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  • Palisade, CO

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  • Carbondale, CO

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Plus a 150 mile radius from Montrose

  • Gunnison, CO
  • Durango, CO
  • Cortez, CO
  • Pagosa Springs, CO
  • Aspen, CO
  • Glenwood Springs, CO
  • Vail, CO
  • Steamboat Springs, CO
  • Craig, CO
  • Salida, CO
  • Alamosa, CO
  • Pueblo, CO
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Leadville, CO
  • Silverthorne, CO
  • Frisco, CO
  • Moab, UT
  • Price, UT
  • Vernal, UT
  • Green River, UT
  • Richfield, UT
  • Farmington, NM
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