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Illinois Tree Service
4.9(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Matt from Illinois Tree was able to stop out quickly and provide an on-the-spot & fair quote for removing an overgrown locust tree too close to my house. He was straight-forward and said that it would be three weeks before they could get to my job. Fortunately, with favorable weather, he was able to work me in sooner and get the tree cut within a week of setting up the job. The crew did a good job of cleaning up the yard and the deck of any excess debris. Everything went according to plan and they will be my first call for future tree service needs."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Cardona Tree Service
4.9(
77
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"This was a fantastic company! They did a great job in a timely manner. I was impressed by the care taken by the workers to be sure nothing was damaged when trees were cut and trimmed. They took away the cut branches and even used a leaf blower to finish up. The owner was friendly and concerned to be sure everything was properly taken care of. The cost was very good too. I'm very impressed and will be using their services again for my upcoming landscaping work. I highly recommend them!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Campos Tree Service & Landscaping, LLC
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Campos Tree Service team arrived on time and comunicated clearly on what is goong to be done and if I had questions or requests. I was also really happy to see how serious they take safety. The team worked efficiently nonstop till the property was as clean as they arrived. I can recommend Campos team to all"
Tree removal
Tree Removal
Tree removal
Tree Trimming
Tree trimming

+73

Response time1 day
Recommended by67%of homeowners
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All Pro Tree Services
5.0(
45
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Tree Removal

Serving Frankfort, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I believe Alexander was very professional and a very hard-working young man he was there when he said he was gonna be there very punctual phenomenal service. Thank you very much, Alexander."
Response time3 days
Response rate100%
36 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

Transporting a fully-grown tree requires heavy equipment, typically specialized for the task. A tree spade is a truck-mounted tool that removes the tree from the ground in one location, transports it, and places it in a new hole in a new location. A combination of mechanized shovels and lifts is necessary to move very large trees, and the exact tools often depend on location and the surrounding area.

While the trees in your backyard are good for the environment and look beautiful, they could present a danger to your home under the wrong circumstances. This task is typically beyond the capabilities of the average homeowner due to its dangerous nature, so it’s best to leave this task to a professional. In some cities, it’s even illegal to remove a tree yourself.

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

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