Nestled just west of Denver on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, the city of Lakewood, Colorado offers a unique blend of urban convenience and natural beauty. At Good People Tree Service, we’re proud to call this vibrant community our home and to provide expert tree services tailored specifically for Lakewood’s environment, climate, and tree species.
A Local Landscape with Character
Lakewood sits at an elevation of around 5,656 ft in Jefferson County, bounded by the Great Plains to the east and the foothills of the Rockies to the west. Here, you’ll find rolling mesa features like Green Mountain, and watercourses such as Lakewood Gulch and Bear Creek weaving through neighborhoods and open space. Because of the mix of terrain, urban streets, suburban lots, and edges of natural woodlands, tree services need to adapt to a wide variety of situations.
Our work in Lakewood includes everything from routine maintenance of street trees to complex removals near creek-banks or foothill slopes. The varied topography means one property might face something very different from its neighbor. That’s why we take time to assess your tree-site in context of the local landscape.
Climate & Tree-Care Considerations
Lakewood enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year and typically sees warm summers and fairly mild winters. The average summer high hovers around the upper 80s, and winter lows dip into the teens on occasion. Annual precipitation is modest with around 17–18 inches of rain and roughly 65 inches of snow.
Beyond the averages, Lakewood faces climate-driven challenges: rising heat days, drought stress, hail and wildland fire risk at the interface of urban and natural areas. All of this influences tree health, structural stability, species suitability, and how we at Good People Tree Service plan for tree maintenance, pruning, removal, and re-planting.
That matters when you’re dealing with trees in Lakewood: knowing how to respond to drought-stress, root issues in semi-arid soil, wind exposure on elevated sites, and bark damage from summer heat makes a difference. You can count on us to bring local knowledge to every job.
Native & Common Tree Species
In Lakewood and across the Front Range, one of the iconic species you’ll often see is Colorado’s state tree, the Blue Spruce. This tree is valued for its green-blue needles and formal shape.
You’ll also find native ponderosa pines, plains cottonwood in the gulch bottomlands, and numerous ornamental species planted in residential yards. Because of the semi-arid setting and high altitude, not every tree thrives without care. We work regularly with tree species that are common here and know what it takes to keep them healthy in Lakewood’s specific climate conditions.
Commercial Tree Services
Lakewood is a dynamic city with a broad economic base, including federal agencies, education, healthcare, business services and retail. With that busy urban-suburban environment, properties span single-family homes, multi-unit developments, commercial lots, and open-space parcels.
At Good People Tree Service we cater to that diversity. Whether it’s providing tree care for a homeowner’s front yard or servicing a commercial campus with tree-maintenance contracts along walkways, parking areas and landscaping corridors.
Because trees add value to properties, provide shade, reduce energy costs, shield from wind and enhance curb‐appeal, our services are also an investment in the local economy and property-health of Lakewood’s neighborhoods.
Our Tree Services Tailored for Lakewood
Our full suite of tree care services is designed to meet the range of needs Lakewood residents and businesses face:
- Tree removal: safely removing dead or hazardous trees, or trees that have outgrown their space, including challenging removals near sidewalks, streets, fences or steep slopes.
- Tree trimming and pruning: shaping crowns, removing deadwood, improving structure and sun-access, all while respecting the unique growing conditions of our area.
- Stump grinding and removal: eliminating trip-hazards or aesthetic issues left by old stumps and preparing the site for re-planting if desired.
- Emergency tree service: when storms hit, hail or high winds topple trees or split them, we respond promptly to clear the hazard and restore safety.
- Tree health consultations and maintenance: we inspect for insect/disease issues, root-stress problems, drought effects or other vulnerabilities common to trees in Lakewood.
- Planting and re-planting: selecting species well-suited to Lakewood’s climate, soil and micro-location, getting new trees off to strong starts and replacing trees removed with ones better adapted for long-term success.
Why Choose Good People Tree Services in Lakewood?
Because we live and work here. We know Lakewood’s tree canopy goals, urban forestry regulations and the particular challenges that local site conditions pose. The city has been working on increasing its urban tree canopy from around 16% in 2019, as part of a broader environmental initiative. That means planting and maintenance matter, especially in neighborhoods looking to boost shade, storm-water mitigation and air-quality benefits. We align our services with those goals.
Our team is trained in safe and modern tree-care practices, insured and familiar with permitting issues, and local hazard considerations such as wildfire risk at the wildland-urban interface. We treat your property with respect and aim for minimal disruption whether you have a modest lot or a commercial campus.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re in Lakewood and thinking about tree work, reach out today. At Good People Tree Service we’ll schedule a visit, walk your site, give you a clear estimate of cost and timeline, and explain how we’ll protect your landscape while we work. Don’t wait until a hazard becomes an emergency. Proactive tree care saves money, preserves property value and enhances the safety and beauty of your lot.
Call us now or fill out our online request form and we’ll be there to help. Your trees deserve expert attention from a local team that knows Lakewood. Let’s keep your landscape thriving for years to come.
With Good People Tree Service taking care of your trees, you’ll gain peace of mind knowing your landscape is safe, healthy and well-managed. Whether you’re located near Green Mountain, along Bear Creek, or in the heart of Lakewood’s residential neighborhoods, we’re here for all your tree service needs: removal, trimming, stump grinding, emergency response and planting. Reach out today and let’s get started.