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About
At Holladay Raines Fire Defense Systems, we are a firefighter owned tree care company that specializes in wildfire mitigation and professional tree care based in Colorado Springs. With hands-on expertise in defensible space, fuel reduction, and wildfire risk management, we help homeowners protect their properties and improve fire resilience. We also provide professional tree removal and trimming, including technical climbing and bucket work, allowing us to safely handle trees in challenging locations. Whether you need to reduce wildfire risk or remove a hazardous tree, we bring the experience, equipment, and attention to detail to get the job done right.
Overview
Hired 28 times
17 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
4 employees
3 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Payment methods
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2024
Services offered
Property type
Residential
Commercial
Service
Tree trimming
Tree removal (leave stump)
Other
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Vicky K.
Jul 9, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ian is a true professional. He maintained constant contact with me from the estimate to the final photos. I would highly recommend Ian and his crew for your next landscaping / tree timing project.
Details: Home • 5 - 10 feet
Tree Trimming and Removal
Lolita C.
Jun 13, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Ian to trim three large trees. His price was fair and he did an excellent job with the project. He arrived on time, communicated throughout the project, and cleaned up nicely after finishing the work. When I asked him to trim more from the trees, including the day after he finished, he returned with no objection and trimmed additional branches.
Ian was professional and easy to work with. I would and will hire him again when I need another trim. Thank you your excellent work, Ian!
Details: Home • Trim trees • 3 trees • 21 - 40 feet
Tree Trimming and Removal
Terry h.
May 19, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ian came by the day after i posted messsge, completed job and charged a more than reasonable price for treeremoval. Very polite and a pleasure to deal with.
Details: Home • Cut down trees and remove stumps • 2 trees • 5 - 10 feet
Tree Trimming and Removal
Monica B.
May 31, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ian removed ~10 overgrown trees between two houses (in challenging conditions), completing the work as agreed, on time, and at a great price. He's personable and professional—a delight to work with.
Details: Home • Cut down trees • 11 - 20 feet
Tree Trimming and Removal
Thomas P.
Apr 4, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Ian at Holladay Raines Fire Defense Systems was spectacular. We had a little bit of a smaller job, and everything went amazingly. We had some overgrown trees and knew that the HOA was probably gonna give us a hard time. He made an extra effort to fit us in between larger jobs and knocked it out in no time. If you're looking for treetrimming or fire safety in Colorado Springs, Ian is your guy!
Details: Residential • 1-5 shrubs • 5-7 feet tall
Shrub Trimming and Removal
Credentials
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Ian Holladay
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Prices can very greatly depending on the scale of the project. For instance, the removal of a 40' tree in a field could be significantly easier than the removal of a 20' tree near power-lines or structures. We try to give accurate and reasonable estimates in line with the scope of work. If an estimate is outside what was expected, we encourage our customers to ask questions and communicate with us. We aim for our services to be reasonably priced and for our customers to be satisfied.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First we would set up a date and time for one of our members to come out and give a free estimate. If the estimate and scope of work are within the desired range for the customer we will then set up a time frame with the customer in which we can complete the work. As our services are performed 100% outside, it is not necessary to have anyone present unless access is needed, i.e. through a gate or fence. If no one is present while we perform work, we do intend to notify our customers when we arrive and leave, for added security purposes.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
L180 - Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service
S190 - Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
S130 - Firefighter Training
Firefighter Type 2 - Red Card
Basic Faller
S212 - Wildland Fire Chain Saws
Emergency Care & Safety Institute Course
