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Avatar for Aaron's Tree Service
Aaron's Tree Service
4.9(
47
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job trimming my maple. They left no trace. I definitely recommend!"
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
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Additional Photos
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+24

Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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JC Arborist Professional Tree Care Service LLC
4.2(
72
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Tree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JC Arborists quoted a great price, came to do the work on a quick time line, did a great job and even did a little more at no cost. Very happy"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Jose's Trees, Inc.
4.7(
403
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team that did the work was awesome. Total professionals. Excellent trimming of two trees (including a large oak), removal of an old and sick evergreen. Carefully removed the limbs/trees. No damage to my property nor my neighbors (fence and buildings on their property were under the trees. Excellent customer service. Very professional."
Cottonwood
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
280
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very Professional and did a great job. The pile of wood chips left behind after the stump grinding was more than expected."
Landscaping mulch and planting
Mulch and Planting bushes
Rock work
Pavers
Pavers

+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
507 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Isabel's Lawn Care
4.7(
28
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Wonderful crew. They did an awesome job of cleaning up all the dead limbs from two 30-40 foot trees and hauled away everything. They then mulched the area under the trees per request and edged the entire area. I highly recommend them."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate93%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bowline Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
73
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very Satisfied! Prompt, professional and courteous service. I've been in the service business for over 40 years and I was impressed by their attention to detail! They removed a massive Silver Maple that was 12" from my house and had huge branches that hung over my garage. They worked quickly, methodically, efficiently and respectfully! Best price for the job, too! Definitely recommend them to anyone needing tree removal, trimming, or stump grinding."
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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SavATree - Barrington
4.4(
30
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Fox Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with their knowledge and prompt response. They were very professional and did a great job on trees and tall evergreens. Very happy."
Tree Care
Tree Care
Tree Service
Tree Care
Tree Service

+1

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

Yes, tree roots can regenerate after they’re pruned or cut. In fact, trimming can stimulate new growth, especially in healthy trees. The tree’s roots can still grow back even after a tree is cut down, (and learning how to get rid of regrowing tree roots is a separate feat). Still, if you don’t wish to harm a tree, pruning the roots should be done with extreme care, and ideally by a professional.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

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.

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