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Avatar for Dany Tree Service Inc.
Dany Tree Service Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing service! Work completed as promised and described. We have the healtist looking river birch in the whole neighborhood now. 10/10 would use again."
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"this company did a wonderful of trimming 4 trees and removing 75ft pine tree. The workers were vey well trained and efficient. The owner John French made a special consideration for the job and I was very pleased with there ability to do all kinds o f work and I ask the to replaced fascia. I would recommend elite for outside work project."
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+5

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

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Horjes and Joe did a fantastic job. They were skilled and careful with an eye for appropriate shapes and sizes for each tree trimmed. Not to be confused with an Alberquer New Mexico firm named with almost the same name on Angi. My husband and I were pleased with their curtesy, ability to clean up everything and to work diligently and safely. We want them to come back again in th late fall to work on trimming our very large oak tree."
Response time8 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Juan isn't just a person with a team who can remove large trees with efficiency; he is an arborist who really has vision of what can be done with a property. I recommend him not only for tree removal but for planting and landscape work. And the value that you get for the price is just great."
Landscaping mulch and planting
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+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
525 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RC Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Blazek Tree Service
New to Angi

Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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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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Fish's Services Inc
4.4(
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Serving Dekalb, 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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Pepe's Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We had a 40 foot Maple tree the needed to be removed. Pepe came out the same day that I requested a quote. The next he came out and removed the tree, ground out the stump and cleaned up all of the debris. We were very pleased with his work and professionalism. He also had the best quote! I would highly recommend Pepe's Tree Service."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

No, you should never top maple trees. Topping injures the tree and leads to the rapid growth of a weak canopy, which can be hazardous to rooftops and utility lines. Removing the crown can also leave the interior bark vulnerable to sun damage, leading to insects and disease. A topped tree can also reduce property value and permanently damage the appearance of a tree.

It may not be worth it to rake every leaf in your yard, but it’s necessary to remove the majority of leaves to prevent them from smothering grass growth on your lawn. However, raking leaves isn’t your only option for leaf removal. You can remove leaves easily with a leaf blower or compost or mulch them with your lawn mower to repurpose them to help grow your garden or yard.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

Ensures complete removal and mitigates risks of underground root damage.

The safest way to cut down a tree is to make sure you’re completely prepared and have done all the necessary safety checks, including double-checking your equipment is in good working order, you have plenty of clearance to fell the tree, you’re wearing all the safety gear, and you have a partner to help you (who should also be wearing safety gear). 

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