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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

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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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12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%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

"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
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
Avatar for Power Tree Removal, Inc.
Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
280
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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."
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+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
480 neighbors recently requested a quote
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(
20
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Serving Dekalb, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

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(
9
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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

Not every arborist climbs trees, but most will do so if that’s the best method for assessing or treating a tree. Arborists have a variety of tree climbing gear and safety equipment to choose from when climbing trees. Consult your local arborist about their tree-climbing plan if your service requires that type of task.

You can use a felling ax to chop down a tree by following the same prep and steps as a chainsaw, but be prepared to use some muscle. For trees bigger than 7 inches in diameter, it can take some time and serious strength to cut down a tree using just an ax. 

Depending on the severity of the damage, a tree might continue healing for years after a split or a break. Saplings can usually bounce back in the spring in one or two seasons, but larger trees might take a few years to regain their former strength. If your tree is showing strong growth and is not dropping limbs, you can consider it healed after the first two seasons.

Yes, cutting a tree's roots can cause it to fall, particularly if major support roots are severed. In extreme cases, trimming roots can affect the tree's structure and stability. Many crucial roots are located just below the soil's surface. If you make severe cuts to roots more than 2 inches in diameter, you risk impacting the tree's water flow and its ability to withstand severe winds or storms. Even cutting roots less than half an inch in diameter under or outside the tree's canopy can cut off its water supply, causing it to decline, die, and eventually topple.

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

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