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Last update on July 09, 2026

Top-Rated Arborists in Great Lakes - Updated Nov 2026

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AMG Tree Service
5.0(
234
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Guillermo and his crew to remove a large pine tree w/ stump grinding. The price was better than other tree removal services I have used in the past and they did an excellent job. I will definitely reach out to AMG again."
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+30

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JC Arborist Professional Tree Care Service LLC
4.1(
74
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quote and work completed quickly and did exactly what I asked for at a fair price."
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Greenworks Landscape
4.8(
45
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work with catastrophic tree damage due to huge windstormâ ¦ Hard and thorough workers!"
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Brickwork
Brickwork
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Bowline Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
73
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kevin and only one other worker cut down and removed 5 trees, This was done over 2 days, They worked about 5 hours the first and had to stop because some rain was coming, they finished the next day in about 5 hours, I will hire him again in the future since I have more trees to remove, They did a great job and raked up and all branches, He did not drive any of his heavy equipment over the yard where my septic field was."
Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Kaiquer's Tree Service
5.0(
11
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came quickly for a free quote and were able to come the next day since my damaged tree was at risk at falling. They came on time, were very professional, cleaned up the area."
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+61

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ROGEL JR. TREE SERVICES
5.0(
6
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have a 30 year old Magnolia tree that needed trimming, and I was very afraid to let someone trim it because I don't want to lose the tree. Dino and his crew came out,assessed the job and came promptly on the service date. He also suggested trimming the front trees. He took care of all of them and did a great job. Very happy with the service and would definitely refer them or hire them again if needed."
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AQG Dumpster Rental Junk Removal
4.6(
47
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"AQG took the time to meet with me at the location. They listened to my concerns. We discussed how to proceed. Fair price for this job. Scheduling was prompt. All my questions were answered by Henry. Job well done!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Ace Tree Service
4.6(
14
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Tree Removal

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jimmy is a pro. He can do big and tricky trees near your house. He is a straight shooter, good communicator, and trustworthy. He does what he says he is going to do and does it very well."
Tree Removal
dedicated
double job
Need Fire Wood
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+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SavATree - Northbrook
3.4(
8
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They responded quickly and were very professional. They came out and did a great job with excellent clean-up and broke down their services in a way that worked with our budget."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Costs depend on tree height, trunk diameter, removal complexity, and required equipment.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

For trimming trees, your best tool is a pair of pruning shears or loppers. Both options work best for branches that are under 3 inches in diameter. Trimming trees with a larger diameter may require a robust tool like a small chainsaw or a handsaw, so take into account your tree’s diameter when deciding between tools.

You can use the formula mentioned earlier to calculate the depth of tree roots. Each inch of width of a tree trunk translates to six inches of depth within the root system. Large trees extend anywhere from 2 to 6 feet into the ground, with some magnificent specimens going even deeper.

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