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Avatar for Dany Tree Service Inc.
Dany Tree Service Inc.
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were punctual, very efficient in their work and did a great job cutting the trees down/ grinding the stumps and cleaning up the mess afterwards. I would highly recommend anybody to use them in the future and if I have any jobs again will be calling them again!"
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys got here on time and took care of the work. They took down my tree piece by piece till it was gone and then hauled it all away. They even through in trimming my bushes for free. Their Bob Cat left some tracks in the yard and they came back and fixed it. Raked and reseeded it. I would highly recommend their business for my neighbors and friends. They did a great job."
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+91

Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
4.9(
49
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Tree Trimming

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

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
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
Paulo And Sons Tree Services Inc
4.8(
93
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Paolo and Sons for all your tree trimming & removal needs. They do excellent work at a reasonable price. Very nice family that is extremely careful and did an great job cleaning up my yard, parkway, and my neighbor' s yard."
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
402
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Elgin, 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%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Precision TreeWorks
4.8(
144
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Tree Removal

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you're looking for one of the best tree services. You don't have to look any further. I was overwhelmed from start to finish. From the first they sent a man out to give me a proposal, and they came back with an outstanding contract that I couldn't pass by. They came on time with a team of men that the only time they stopped was to take their lunch, and went right back to finish the job. I have to tell you I was completely satisfied . Everything they said would be done was completed . I can recommend Precision Tree Works without thinking twice. Just ask for Steve . He will help you from start to finish, and you'll be totally satisfied with everything. I will need more work done in the near future, and the only service I'd ever depend on doing the job right is, and will be Precision Tree Works ! These men are the most professional tree service . I can't say enough about them. If you're looking for a tree service from a small job to a big job such as mine was. Give Precision Tree Works a call . You won't be disapointed. And like I said ask for Steve.........."
Highland Park Removal
Highland Park Removal
Highland Park Removal
Highland Park Removal
Highland Park Removal

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
282
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his crew are the best they are the real deal nothing but Professionals Alex is like my new Friend all that debris and limbs was cleaned up i didn't see one leaf if any one need a tree removed or trim please call Alex they are the best From Anthony S.Alex you know who I am my Friend"
Landscaping mulch and planting
Mulch and Planting bushes
Rock work
Pavers
Pavers

+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
589 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mike's Plowing & Landscaping
4.7(
344
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had Mike out for a quote to remove tree from the snow storm. He came out with a quote which I accepted and his crew was at my house the next day. Fast, efficient, and cleaned up yard. Will have them back to trim other trees in the Spring. Janet in Elgin, Ill."
 Snowplow Crew
Bucket Truck
 Sander
 Stump Grinder
 No Job to big

+12

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

Yes, carefully prune back dead branches—don’t wait for pruning season. This helps keep your maple tree healthy and also helps prevent large branches from falling unexpectedly. Don’t seal the cut branch—trees can naturally take care of these wounds—but be sure to remove any source of fungus or pest infestation to help save the tree.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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