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Storm and tree damage in Denver

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Denver treats trees on private land and trees beside the street very differently, and that split shapes how you hire after a storm. According to the city, there are no permit requirements to prune trees on private property, and most private-property trees may be removed at the owner's discretion without a permit. Street trees are another matter: permits are required to remove or plant trees in the public right-of-way, and under ordinance §57-18 the adjoining property owner is responsible for street tree care, including pruning, litter clean-up and removal. Chapter 57 of the municipal code also directs the City Forester to order removal or pruning of trees found dangerous, diseased or obstructing the right-of-way. Before you hire, work out where the damaged tree stands. If it is in the right-of-way, ask the crew who will obtain the permit and confirm that in writing. For a tree on your own lot, ask for a written scope that covers cutting, hauling away debris and any roof repair, so nothing is left unclear.

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Before you hire

  1. For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.

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  2. Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.

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  3. Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.

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Questions about hiring in Denver

Do I need a permit to remove a fallen or damaged tree in my yard in Denver?

According to the city, most private-property trees may be removed at the owner's discretion without a permit, and pruning on private property needs no permit either. Still, confirm that the tree is entirely on your lot, because trees in the public right-of-way are treated differently. City and County of Denver (source, opens in a new tab)

Who is responsible for a damaged street tree in front of my Denver home?

Under Denver ordinance §57-18, the adjoining property owner is responsible for street tree care, including pruning, vegetative litter clean-up and removal. Removing or planting a tree in the right-of-way requires a permit, so ask any contractor who will apply for it. City and County of Denver (source, opens in a new tab)

What should a quote for storm clean-up include?

Ask for a written quote that lists which trees or limbs are covered, whether stump work and hauling away debris are included, who carries insurance, and the start date. If roof repairs are part of the job, ask for them to be itemised separately so you can compare quotes fairly.

Can the city make me remove or prune a tree?

Yes. Chapter 57 of the Denver Municipal Code requires owners to maintain trees on their property and any in the adjoining right-of-way. It directs the City Forester to order removal or pruning of trees found dangerous, diseased or obstructing the right-of-way. City and County of Denver (source, opens in a new tab)

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