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OLI Outdoor Services
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and honest. They were here on time and went above and beyond on our cleanup after the ice storm. Will hire them again when I need tree work."
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Response time1 day
65 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Atrstl tree service
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ATRSTL did an excellent job! They came out when they said they would, trimmed our trees and removed a 7ft hedge. Their team had all the needed equipment and finished the job in a timely manner. All limbs, bushes and debris were cleaned up and taken with them for disposal. Highly recommend!!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Accutree LLC
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

"The guys were great. Very professional and nice. They explained the service and walked me through afterwards. They cleaned up and even took some sticks I had gathered by another tree that I will hire you all to work on. Thanks for your company's quick reply and completion of service."
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yardman enterprises llc
New to Angi
Tree Trimming

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

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Providing Top Notch lawn care needs from basic mowing, trimming, edging , to gutter cleaning, shrub removal, bush trim, mulch and tarp, small tree trim & removal, as well as fertilizing. Prideful in my ability to produce excellent results when called upon . Knowledgable Understanding and Respectful, I aim to deliver the best service that I can .

CJ pro lawns
New to Angi
Tree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

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CJ Pro Lawns is your local expert for professional lawn care and pressure washing services. With a focus on reliability and meticulous attention to detail, we help homeowners keep their properties looking their absolute best year-round. From precision lawn maintenance to restoring your home’s surfaces with expert pressure washing, we pride ourselves on punctuality and high-quality results. Fully insured and dedicated to customer satisfaction, we treat every property as if it were our own.

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OLI Outdoor Services
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Allan, Jerry, and their crew did an amazing job removing the brush and cutting the limbs. Afterward, they cleaned up the site and used an air blower to remove dust. Will be hiring them again for more tree pruning and/or removal in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Accurate Tree and Landscaping
4.7(
24
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent all around, quote, promptness, clean up. Payment included stump grinding, which the crew was unable to do 3 weeks ago. Gary has reassured me that it will be done and explained the situation to me. Rating will be an A+ and I will be even more pleased when stump is removed. I plan to use Accurate Tree and Landscaping Service again for trimming and maintenance."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Permits are often required for large tree removals, especially in urban areas or for protected species, ensuring regulation compliance and neighbor safety.

You should not trim an oak tree in the summer. Oak trees are especially susceptible to disease, and open tree wounds are an invitation for beetles that carry tree-killing fungus. If there’s no risk that the oak tree will do damage to your property or hurt someone, it’s best to save the trimming for fall or winter. If you can, seal the wound with latex to prevent fungus from getting inside.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

It enhances property aesthetics, improves tree health, and prevents safety hazards.

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