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Avatar for Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Burlington, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
4.9(
48
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Serving Burlington, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jorge did a fantastic job on my trees. It was a big job. His communication and follow thru were both excellent. Hard worker and went the extra mile on trimming the trees. He arrive early and was there all day until the job was done and cleaned up. Once he left everything was back in its place and yard was spotless. I highly recommend Cedar V. Best value you find."
Response time8 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Isabel's Lawn Care
4.7(
28
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Serving Burlington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wonderful crew. They did an awesome job of cleaning up all the dead limbs from two 30-40 foot trees and hauled away everything. They then mulched the area under the trees per request and edged the entire area. I highly recommend them."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RC Tree Service
5.0(
13
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Serving Burlington, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great local crew who removed many trees as well as trimmed others. Wonderful customer service, knowledgeable, vey easy to work with. Will definitely hire again in the future. We highly recommend!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Timbergreen, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Burlington, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Timbergreen answered all my questions clearly and communicated with me frequently. They removed two large trees and did a great job of cleanup afterward. I felt they really cared about doing a good job and making me a satisfied customer. Their price was very fair compared to other quotes I received. I will use Timbergreen again for other projects."
Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Jose & Son Lawn & Tree Service, Inc.
4.2(
31
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Serving Burlington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Jose contacted me the first day I approached anyone. He came out and did an estimate the next day. The work was completed three days later. They removed lower branches from our very tall evergreen tree. They remove branches from our overgrown lilac bushes. And they trimmed are flowering, crabapple tree all around, and it looks very beautiful. They were neat, clean, timely, professional, and well worth the money. Reasonable."
Response time7 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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M&S Tree Services
5.0(
7
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Serving Burlington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I highly recommend M&S Tree Services. Miguel was great to work with and he and his team did an amazing job. Great communication, excellent job on removing the tree and cleaning up afterwards. Very reasonable pricing. I already plan to call them back in spring to handle some additional tree pruning."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

You don’t always need a permit to grind a stump, but you might need one depending on your location and the stump’s surroundings. Permits are often needed if the stump is part of a protected tree species, near public areas or utility lines, or close to environmentally sensitive zones like wetlands. Some cities also regulate noise and work hours. Always check local rules before grinding, and contact your city or county office if you're unsure.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

Common signs that a tree is rotting include dead branches, a leaning trunk, peeling or cracked bark, leaf discoloration, and the presence of fungi. If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to hire an arborist near you to inspect your tree and determine if it can be saved or if it needs to come down.

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