Tree reviews in Frederick, Colorado

Collin is top notch in his estimate as well as delivery. I have been using him for 2 years and I couldn't be happier with the quality and competence and his overall abilities as an arborist. I have sent multiple friends and family members his way

Owner, Colin McKim, was very prompt in returning my call, came out and gave me a VERY fair estimate, and was very neat and tidy in cleaning up his project. He is responsible, highly professional and educated in his knowledge, kind, trustworthy, and goes beyond what he's asked to do. I will recommend him to my friends, family, and neighbors.

I highly recommend Colin and High Bar Arborist Services to everyone. Colin and his team were very knowledgeable, skilled, prompt, reliable, professional, honest and did fantastic work. 5 stars!

High Bar Arborist Services was the best price, and safely climbed the dead aspen tree in the backyard that couldn’t be felled. As it was very close to the house and garage.
His confidence was reassuring.
Also trimmed the front tree and it looks much better.
Very happy with the work and have already recommended him to neighbors and friends.

There are very few people who exhibit such joy in their work as Colin. Over two days he and his assistant took down two dead and hazardous aspens and the more dangerous and labor-intensive job of trimming our 100yo cottonwood. This latter tree is in our backyard without access for large equipment. I called three arborists to come give me an estimate and I am so glad Colin came first. He was able to come give me my estimate and fo the entire job within a week, and his price was beyond reasonable. I did not have them do any cleanup as we use the wood all year for heating and outdoor cooking, which made for a big discount. He had to climb all over the cottonwood with his gear to trim it up, which he said was the most fun he'd had all week. This contrasts drastically with Sav A Tree, whose receptionist quoted me a minimum of $4k, and who was really angry when I described the work I needed done. The contrast of both prices and attitude between Colin and the corporate chain cannot be overstated. They treated my trees, property, me, and my flock of chickens and ducks with a level of care and consideration practically unheard of in today's unfriendly business world. A right peach of a fellow, I recommend him hands down over any other arborist I have ever worked with. He has a real feel for trees, a real-life Lorax for the Carbon Valley and surrounds.

Colin drove to Idaho in February, he rigged up in climbing gear, climbed snowy slippery trunks and branches, and pruned many crossed twigs and branches, thinned, and reshaped three deciduous shade trees while they were dormant. The trees look so much better, they are balanced, rather than leaning with the wind, snow storms. He hauled debris to slash pile for winter, and raked small debris. Very professional and experienced. Job well done. Very pleasant personality.

Highly recommend High Bar Aborist in Erie. Colin removed two large trees for us at a very reasonable price and made the whole process easy.
They worked efficiently and did an awesome job cleaning up — our yard looked great when they were done. Would definitely use them again!

Colin did an excellent job pruning several mature fruit trees in our orchard. Some of these trees had been neglected for years and needed thoughtful structural pruning rather than quick cuts, and he clearly knows how to approach fruit trees correctly.

He took the time to explain what he was doing and why, taught me proper watering, and how pruning and thinning impacts fruit production long-term.

What impressed me most was that he focused on the long-term health and structure of the trees, not just making them look tidy for the season.

If you're in the Firestone /Frederick area and need help with fruit tree pruning or orchard care, I highly recommend Colin. He’s knowledgeable, patient, and clearly cares about doing the work the right way.