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Paulo And Sons Tree Services Inc
4.8(
93
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Paolo and Sons for all your tree trimming & removal needs. They do excellent work at a reasonable price. Very nice family that is extremely careful and did an great job cleaning up my yard, parkway, and my neighbor' s yard."
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
401
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a very large tree that needed to be removed in our backyard with very tight excess to it. Deven and the crew did a great job, no, they did an excellent job. From cutting down the tree to removal of all the limbs and grinding out the two stumps it was done very professionally. This company does and follows thru with everything they promise to do. We are so happy with the respectful way they treated us and our property. I would highly recommend this company. They are Great!"
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+5

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
NIC Tree Service
4.9(
80
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fidel and his crew did an excellent job. Trees were approximately 60-70 feet tall maples. The trees were down and the lawn was spotless.it started to rain and they kept going. I’ve hired Fidel before and I would recommend him to anyone. I give them five stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Bella Tree Services
4.6(
430
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bella did a great job trimming the dead wood out of our Ash tree. Their Arborist took the time to consult with us on future treatment for the tree and steps we can take to continue trying to save it after being ravaged by the ash bore. Very pleased with the work and their professionalism. Will be calling them again and will definitely recommend to others."
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal
Tree removal in progress
Tree removal in progress

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
300 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brother Tree Services
4.8(
38
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Efrain came out on 10/17/23 and gave me a very reasonable quote to cut down 2 20 foot arborvitae trees and trim one tree. The team came out the next day and took care of it in a very short time. The team did a great job and cleaned up afterwards. I will definitely recommend them and use them on future jobs."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Four Brothers Landscaping
4.8(
28
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Tree Trimming

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kevin and his father did a fabulous job! We needed to have our trees trimmed, weeds removed, and hedge cut/removed. They both worked efficiently, completing each task required, were courteous and professional. Very easy to talk to and very pleasant to work with. Additionally, they cleaned up the area spotlessly and hauled away all the debris. We would definitely use them again."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Tree Removal - For Business

Serving Big Rock, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used them for 3 or 4 years and each time they have done work it has been impressive, they are open for suggestions. Hard workers and I would recommend them to anyone."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
Sidewalk Before Installation
After Installation

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

You can shape a cherry tree by trimming vertical branches, dense branches, and intersecting branches. Your personal aesthetic comes into play, as well. If you want to simply thin and shape the tree, you can get away with trimming the aforementioned parts of your cherry tree. If you want to shorten branches, however, consider thinning cuts, which alter the length of the branches while encouraging light penetration, new buds and shoots, and a structurally-sound shape.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

You should prune ornamental trees once every other year after the fruit has matured and begun to drop. You should also prune out dead branches whenever you see them. Pruning too often can stimulate more growth, especially in faster growing varieties like Bradford pears.

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