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Avatar for Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Cortland, 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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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The job was priced very competitively and the tree removal work was scheduled within a week of my accepting the bid. The 4-man crew worked efficiently, completing the work and clean up to my complete satisfaction. I am very impressed and pleased and would hire Power Tree Removal again without reservation."
Landscaping mulch and planting
Mulch and Planting bushes
Rock work
Pavers
Pavers

+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
562 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RC Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Cortland, 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!"
Crane Removal
Crane Removal
Crane Removal
Crane Removal
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Blazek Tree Service
New to Angi

Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Tim is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Busby property maintenance
New to Angi

Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Hello everyone we are a new busness that is dedicated to clean up our town. We offer junk removal, House clean outs, tree and branch clean ups and material delivery and removal. Thank you for visiting our page we look forward to helping you.

Barn clean out
Barn clean out
Barn clean out
Barn clean out
8x10 Shed removal

+14

86 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Fish's Services Inc
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Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

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Emergency services offered

"I am very impressed with Anthony and his crew. They did the job in less than two days and it turned out fantastic. The price quoted was very reasonable. I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to improve or upgrade their backyard. Quality work performed with reasonable rates. Thank you Anthony & Crew"
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Right Way Tree Care
5.0(
7
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Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"Right Way Tree Service is exceptional!! That are on time and there cleanup of the debris was great. Walker the owner has an incredible knowledge of trees and his pruning/trimming artistry is fantastic. He just doesn’t come in and start cutting, he trims the trees with knowledge and experience. He is one of the best arborists I know of. You can’t go wrong with Right Way Tree Service!!!!"
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Dead cottonwood removal
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The amount of time it takes for a tree trunk to rot depends on several factors, including the tree’s size, species, and environmental conditions. It can take anywhere from a few years to several decades for a tree’s trunk to rot. A tree stump, on the other hand, can take up to 10 years to disappear after it’s decayed naturally.

Completely topping a plum tree is a risky business. Cut too much, and you’ll kill your tree. That said, you do need to trim the top of your tree to encourage bushy growth, maintain your tree’s vase shape, and limit size. 

A plum tree's central leader (or trunk) should never extend more than 3 feet above the highest branch. When you first plant your tree, cut the central leader so it’s 2 to 3 feet tall. As it grows, cut it back 12 to 20 inches until it reaches its desired height. Never prune more than one-third of the new growth.

Yes, you can hire professionals to move a tree. Arborists and tree transplanting companies specialize in this type of work and use equipment like hydraulic tree spades to safely extract and relocate trees with their root balls intact. Since tree moving is a complex process, especially for larger trees, it’s best left to experts who understand how to protect the tree’s health and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

Usually, trees cannot grow back after their stump has been ground, but some very hearty types of trees can. For example, if you have a black locust or Redford pear, the grinding will need to go deep to prevent them from growing back. Ask your tree service or stump removal expert whether your tree can resprout after its stump is ground down.

The best time to trim trees is in late fall through winter when the tree has slowed its growing for the year. Cold weather stops insects and fungal growth from attacking a new tree wound. Summer and fall are considered the worst times to trim trees, but it’s permissible in certain scenarios, such as tree disease, damaged branches, or small, aesthetic cuts.

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