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Top-Rated Arborists in Hodgkins - Updated Nov 2026

Illinois Tree Service
4.9(
312
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Hodgkins, 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
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Fernandez Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
156
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner, Humberto, was hands-on and present throughout the entire project: 3 trees and 3 stumps removed, extensive trimming of river birch and crimson maple. He is a very competent, knowledgeable, and professional arborist. I feel he gave me an education in tree care. His crew is also very effecient and hard-working, cleaning up everything. At a very reasonable price. In fact, he performed almost twice the amount of work at the same price quoted by other companies. He was very accommodating, very flexible. He will be doing all my tree trimming and removal in the future. Highly Recommended."
Lincoln Park Zoo Bur Oak Tree Removal
Lincoln Park Zoo Bur Oak Tree Removal
Lincoln Park Zoo Bur Oak Tree Removal
Lincoln Park Zoo Bur Oak Tree Removal
Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Tree & Turf Professionals, Inc.
4.9(
36
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great communication; Tom responded to my request almost immediately. He is extremely knowledgable. Walking around my property he advised me on several issues looking over my many fruit trees and shrubs of which he knew the species of every one. The same with all my early emerging perennials. I scheduled spring weed control, fertilization, and aeration in the fall. Love that they use organic products! I cannot wait to see the difference in my yard."
Tree & Turf vs competition
Lawn fertilization and weed control.
Our lawns look the best!
Response time8 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Crowbar Construction
4.7(
98
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was to cut up a large section of a tree trunk. Scott and his partner showed up when promised and did exactly what he said he would do. The work was done promptly, professionally and quickly."
Demolition
Room Addition Foundations
Installing a paver walk
Dumpsters small or LARGE
Contract Carpet Vac.

+71

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Anthony Tree Service and Landscaping
5.0(
15
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We had purchased a property that was in serious need of TLC. Antonio removed two trees that were in the front yard. He created a wonderful garden bed where there used to be a dead tree. We also had him level out the backyard and plant seed. He was so easy to work with, extremely fair in his pricing and very reliable. He even buried our downspouts so they would move the rain away from the house. We are looking forward to working with him on another project soon."
White pine removal
White pine removal
White pine removal
White pine removal
White pine removal

+1

24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
All Service Calls, LLC
4.5(
41
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Hodgkins, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ALL SERVICE CALLS exceeded our expectations & provided excellent & prompt work at our home. From the timely, prompt & fair estimate to setting an appointment within 2 days, we were pleased with their labor. The team arrived on Thursday early & completed the work of clearing our trees & overgrowth within 4 hours. They also hauled away the debris. I plan to hire them again as for a few other projects as trees/landscaping is just one aspect of what they do. SIMPLY AWESOME. HIGHLY RECOMMEND ALL SERVICE CALLS LLC."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Burning a tree stump can be effective, but it comes with safety considerations and isn’t always best for every situation. It's essential to check local regulations and assess the safety risks involved. Stumps that are near wooden structures or other non-moveable flammable objects aren’t good candidates for burning due to the risk of the fire spreading. Alternatives like grinding or a DIY stump rotting project might be safer and quicker for getting the job done.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

How often and long you should water a tree depends on the species and if it is mature or newly planted. The amount of water is also based on the tree's size. A good rule of thumb is approximately 5 gallons per inch of the trunk's diameter.

Adjusting watering to the recommended suggestions for the tree type and weather conditions is vital. For instance, watering trees during a drought is necessary, and you may need to water more frequently than usual.

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