Tree Services
Tree Removal
Whether a tree is damaged, dead, or a safety hazard, our crews ensure safe and efficient removal with minimal disruption to your property.
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At the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, wind is a fact of life. We thin and assess the bench's big conifers so the next canyon blast passes through the canopy instead of pushing it over.
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Why Cottonwood Heights
Where the canyons empty their wind first.
Serving Cottonwood Heights through our Salt Lake City crew, with the same expert arborists, the same standards, and the same around the clock availability.
No city in the valley takes canyon wind like Cottonwood Heights. The bench neighborhoods sit directly below the mouths of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons, where downslope winds can exceed hurricane strength, and the lots are stocked with exactly the trees wind punishes: tall blue spruce and fir planted decades ago, now dense, heavy, and close to homes. Wind sail thinning is the signature job here, and it is skilled work.
What we do
Tree care in Cottonwood Heights, made easy.
Tree Services
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Keep your trees safe, structured, and looking right. We remove dead or overgrown branches, improve clearance, and reduce storm risk.
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Emergency & Storm Damage
When storms cause tree damage, our emergency team responds quickly to remove hazards, clear debris, and restore safety.
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WindReady™ Storm Prep
Strategic pruning, cabling, and bracing to reduce storm damage risks before severe weather hits.
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Safety & Risk Assessments
Identifying potential hazards before they become problems. Tree stability, structural integrity, and surrounding risks evaluated on-site.
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Virtual Consulting & Estimates
Get expert arborist guidance without a site visit. Share photos or video of your trees and receive a written assessment and estimate within 24 hours.
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Multi-Location Management
Simplify tree care across multiple properties with a single, trusted provider. Consistent maintenance and emergency response.
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HOA & Property Management
One point of contact for the whole community: scheduled rounds, board-friendly reports, and uniform standards across every lot.
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Municipal Tree Care
ROW maintenance, public works contracts, and storm response for city forestry teams. We handle permits and traffic plans.
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Fortune-500 Grounds
Corporate campuses, hospital systems, and headquarters landscapes. Quarterly walks, annual risk reports, COIs on file.
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Commercial Emergency Response
Under 2-hour dispatch to any property in our service area. Liability coverage and safety plans on file with your operations team.
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Property Tree Inventory
A geotagged inventory of every tree on the property: species, age, condition, and recommended work, refreshed annually.
Learn more →What people are saying
Rated 4.9 stars across 140+ reviews.
Real reviews from real customers, straight from our Google Business Profile. Here's what people say once the crew has packed up and the yard is clean.
JB
★★★★★
March 11th, a brief but strong storm came through Goodlettsville and blew over two giant trees in my front yard; one which was being supported by a 3rd tree that was facing and threatening my house. It was an…
Julie Bangs●3 days ago
JM
★★★★★
From the time I inquired w this company about removing a tree that was strongly impacted from the major strong 80 mph winds on March 3, 2023, they provided us w exceptional service in every way . They were…
Jeanne Mason●3 weeks ago
GH
★★★★★
CATS crew was amazing across the board from Mike & Lisa & Joe to the crew that came to our house. The consultation was easy and informative and made me feel comfortable in choosing them. The price was less…
Guy Hunt●1 month ago
Local expertise
Why an Expert Arborist Matters in Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Heights is the canyon wind capital of the valley, and the stakes are set by what grows here: sixty and seventy foot spruce and fir standing within falling distance of homes on nearly every bench lot. Deciding how much to thin a conifer so wind passes through it, whether a co-dominant stem should be cabled or removed, and how to rig a big tree down between a house and a fence line are judgment calls that come from training and repetition, not from owning a chainsaw. The wrong call on this bench does not cost a shrub. It costs a roof.
Every estimate is conducted by an experienced arborist working to ANSI A300 industry standards. Where risk is the question, we provide TRAQ qualified written assessments accepted by insurers and HOAs, and every job begins with a written plan and a current Certificate of Insurance before a saw starts. On lots like these, that paperwork is not a formality. It is the difference between a contractor and a professional.
Cottonwood Heights’ Tree Challenges
Canyon wind sail failure is the signature risk. Downslope winds accelerate out of Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons and hit the bench first, and a dense, unthinned spruce acts like a sail bolted to a lever. The 2020 windstorm proved the pattern across the Wasatch Front. Selective thinning that lets wind bleed through the canopy, done before the fall wind season, is the most valuable work we perform in this city.
Big conifers close to homes make removal a rigging problem, not a felling problem. On bench lots there is nowhere to drop a seventy foot fir, so it comes down in pieces, lowered on ropes over roofs, decks, and gas meters. That work demands trained climbers, proper hardware, and real insurance, and it is exactly where the cheapest bid becomes the most expensive decision.
Snow load at bench elevation arrives early and leaves late. Heavy wet storms in October and April catch trees in leaf or load dense conifers until co-dominant unions split. Structural pruning that shortens long lever arms and removes weak unions ahead of the season prevents most of the breakage we otherwise clean up after.
Service area
Our Salt Lake Valley service area.
Cottonwood Heights is served by our Salt Lake City crew.
Areas we cover
Click an area to learn more about our work there.
- Salt Lake City
- West Valley City
- West Jordan
- South Jordan
- Sandy
- Cottonwood Heights
- Murray
- Holladay
- Millcreek
- Midvale
- Draper
- Taylorsville
Cottonwood Heights FAQ
Local questions, local answers.
Don't see your question? Call us. Every call is answered by a human arborist, day or night.
Do you serve Cottonwood Heights?
Yes. The Certified Arborist Tree Service of Salt Lake City works throughout Cottonwood Heights and the east bench. Call for a free on-site estimate.
How fast can an arborist get to my property?
Most estimate visits across the valley happen within 24 hours, and storm emergencies get a crew on site the same day. We answer the phone around the clock, not a call center.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Cottonwood Heights?
On your own private property, generally no city permit is required. Park strip trees between the sidewalk and the street are city managed and need approval first. We confirm the rules for your exact address.
Which neighborhoods do you serve in Cottonwood Heights?
All of them, including Old Mill, Fort Union, Butlerville, the Danish Road area, and the bench streets along Wasatch Boulevard.
How do I protect my trees from canyon winds?
Selective thinning that lets wind pass through the canopy is the single most effective step. It reduces the sail effect without the disfigurement and weak regrowth that topping causes. Cabling and bracing can secure co-dominant stems on trees worth keeping. Do the work before the fall wind season, not after the first failure.
Are you insured for work in the valley?
Yes. Full general liability and workers' compensation on every crew member, and we can email a current Certificate of Insurance before work begins.
How do I know if my spruce needs treatment or removal?
Look at the canopy from the bottom up. Thinning needles, flagging branches, and oozing cankers point to spider mites, needle cast, or cytospora canker working together on a heat stressed tree. An early diagnosis is what separates a tree worth treating from one that should come down, and guessing wrong in either direction gets expensive.
Take back your trees today
One expert arborist. Every tree on your property.
Free estimate. Twenty-four-hour response. No contracts. No commitments.
Or call (801) 849-3901, answered 24/7 by a human.
