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R&J OZUNA'S TREE SERVICE CO.
4.9(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Here at R&J Ozuna's Tree Service, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

R&J Ozuna's Tree Service
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
Hardwood Tree Service, Inc.
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

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"i'm a repeat customer (That should tell you a lot). Small job ot trimming a decorative tree and raising a branch on a large locust in the back yard. My neighbor was so impressed that she requested help and Jose helped her out on the spot! If you need someone that REALLY understands how to treat a tree and you, as a client, look no further."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION
5.0(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

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Emergency services offered

"Gabe's tree service successfully removed a large oak tree from my yard. Gabe and his crew were professional, hardworking, friendly, reliable, and fairly priced the project. They arrived on time, carefully performed the removal with no damage to surrounding planting, and clean up was thorough. I readily recommend Gabe's tree service and plan to use his services again. Thank you, Gabe and crew, for an A+ job!"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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AAA Arborist Tree Experts
4.8(
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Mike pointed out a coupe of tres that would become roof issues and were source of animals getting on roof that I had missed. He was the only arborist that gave us alternatives to treating invasive stump that can’t be ground out to prevent regrowth. Previous tree service did not treat stump properly and tree grew back. He was also very responsive and easy to reach by email, phone or text. When I found an issue I needed him to come back and address I texted him on a Sunday and he called back immediately and was out with his crew in 2 days. One sprinkler head was broken during removal and mike showed us the damage and took care of the cost on the spot"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Jose's Trees, Inc.
4.7(
402
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Serving Des Plaines, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Contacted me right away. Was friendly and professional. Completed the work in a timely manner. I was happy with the service I received and would use Jose's Tree services again."
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
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Tree Service 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.

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

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). 

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.

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