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RC Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service... the RC team listens to your need and offers alternatives for consideration. We have used their service for full tree/stump removal on trees very close to house, as well as tree trimming of mature trees. In addition, they have helped clean-up rogue trees along farm fence lines. Very collaborative in their business style with timely, cost-effective execution. Top tier!"
Crane Removal
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Crane Removal
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
401
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Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If Angi provided 6-star rating for top tree removal service, Elite seamless gutter of Spring Valley, Il would get it from this East area resident. How about taking down two 80-plus foot, very challenging backyard trees, including stamp removal, and meticulous clean up in five hours, finishing well after sunset? the six-man crew were as good as you can get, and they came at a very acceptable cost. One neighbor watched their work and hired them for his project. Equipment was top-notched. Look no further."
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+5

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
280
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Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great customer service! Came out the next day and had my tree gone fast. Leaving my yard looking great. I am very happy with the work that was done and plan to use them in the future."
Landscaping mulch and planting
Mulch and Planting bushes
Rock work
Pavers
Pavers

+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
488 neighbors recently requested a quote
Blazek Tree Service
New to Angi

Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Mountain Tree Service Inc.
4.4(
15
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Serving Cortland, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Mountain Tree service in the past and they were able to come out for the estimate the following day. After discussing what we needed done, we agreed on a price. Within the next couple of days Mountain Tree Service came out and cut down and ground down the stump. The work was efficient and professional. This was a task we didn't want to accomplish ourselves so we were happy to find a company to help us out.
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

A chainsaw is the best tool to cut down a tree, but you may also use a handsaw or ax. You may also want to use a lopper or pole saw to remove limbs before cutting down the tree. Wear chainsaw chaps and protective gear, including eyewear and earplugs if you use a chainsaw. Again, if you’re unsure about how to use this tool, this project may be one to skip.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

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

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.

Tree removal costs typically don’t include stump removal, as that technically falls into a different service. The company you hire may offer the service for an additional fee; ask them if they offer it to ensure you get the best tree stump removal costs possible.

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