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Top-Rated Arborists in Lake Bluff - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Greenworks Landscape
Greenworks Landscape
4.8(
45
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My rating on value for money is based on being old and the fact that everything is overpriced to me, not a reflection of this company. I received a quote from them as well as two other Angi rated companies. As prices for all three were almost identical I chose the company with the slightly higher review rating. They arrived three days later as promised and completed the trimming of my three trees quickly and efficiently as well as doing a very good job of cleaning up. I asked for a few places to be trimmed a bit more and also a couple of dead limbs on the apple tree that they had missed to be removed. The employees quickly and politely did as I asked. In conclusion I recommend Greenworks for tree service and due to the professionalism that they be considered for other work as well."
Brickwork
Brickwork
Brickwork
Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.
4.9(
22
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fernando and this crew arrived early and completed the project within the day. The project included re-locating mature shrubs, extensive weeding, restored planting beds, installed mulch, fertilized and treated grass for weeds. This job included the front and back yard! Amazing work."
Basic Trimming job
Big oak mulch
hydrangea
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Bowline Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
73
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bowline is the best tree service around. Customer service is great Kevin is kind, honest and hardworking. Him and his crew have cut two very large trees down for us and did the stump grind in the past 2 weeks. They do a wonderful job, they clean up, they show up on time and his prices are very fair. I will recommend this company to anyone looking for work time and time again. Thank you so much Kevin for working with us!"
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 Lake Bluff, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Always punctual, I’ve used them a couple of times. Excellent tree climbers and good crew overall. They’ve taken down some big trees and since I live on an island ( yes) they cut and stacked. Would recommend highly !"
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

You should plant trees at least 15 to 20 feet away from your house, and more if the tree will grow large and spread its limbs. Trees pose several dangers to houses when planted too close. They can litter the roof with leaves and branches, create fire hazards, make a ladder for larger pests, and even damage the foundation as their roots grow.

Generally, you do not have the right to take fruit from a neighbor's tree, even if the branches overhang your property. The fruit is considered the property of the tree's owner. While you may have the right to trim branches that cross into your yard, the fruit on them typically still belongs to your neighbor. However, laws can vary by state and municipality. In some areas, branches that extend into your yard or trees that straddle a property line may entitle you to some of the fruit. The best course of action is to speak with your neighbor, as they may be happy to share. If a conversation is not possible, check your local regulations before picking any fruit.

You need to remove all branches affected by Dutch elm disease. If your tree has several affected branches, you will probably need to remove the entire tree. First, consult a pro to be sure that you’ve correctly identified it as an elm tree. Make sure the tree is properly disposed of with a plastic covering or through debarking, chipping, or burning.

Yes, the same rules discussed above apply to your neighbor: They can trim one of your trees as long as they’re only cutting the portion that extends into their property. Your neighbor is not allowed to access your property without permission, nor can they cut past the property line. 

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