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Progressive Tree Service
4.6(
79
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This job went so much smoother than I ever could have hoped. The owner was very prompt, courteous, and professional in all our dealings, the workers were professional.... everything about their work was outstanding. They took less time that I had figured, and hauled away all the wood and left the property in good shape. I highly recommend Progressive Tree Service!!!"
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+8

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Ace Tree Service
4.6(
14
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Tree Removal

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Extremely happy with the quality and speed from the team. Felled 7 trees, ground stumps (plus some additional) and removed all debris from the yard in a single day. Would highly recommend to anyone look for a great deal and quality work."
Tree Removal
dedicated
double job
Need Fire Wood
Our Info

+2

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.
4.9(
21
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Came out to my property with a adequate crew and equipment. Did the work contracted for, even with personal service of owner's son Eric. I want them to do more work for me. A good family business"
Basic Trimming job
Big oak mulch
hydrangea
Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Tapia Landscaping
4.8(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Lake Forest, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Reliable, shows initiative and excellent communication skills. Pleasant to work with right from the beginning when they helped me out before I had even hired them. Professional yet personable. First time I have had such a service and I really lucked out."
Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

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.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

There are a few things you should look for in a stump removal company to make sure you’ll be satisfied with the results:

  • Proper business licensing and insurance

  • History of positive reviews

  • Good rating with the Better Business Bureau

We also recommend asking any company you’re considering the following questions to help find the best value:

  • Will you remove the roots as well as the stump?

  • Will you haul away wood chips or large portions of the stump?

  • What method will you use to remove the stump?

A standard tree removal doesn’t include stump grinding. If you want your contractor to remove your tree and grind the stump, you must pay an extra charge. That said, you’ll likely save on the cost of stand-alone service—especially if it’s a small tree and they can finish both jobs in a single trip.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

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