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Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

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Credit card accepted

"Great customer service! Came out the next day and had my tree gone fast. Leaving my yard looking great. I am very happy with the work that was done and plan to use them in the future."
Landscaping mulch and planting
Mulch and Planting bushes
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+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
516 neighbors recently requested a quote
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OLI Outdoor Services
4.5(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a wonderful job of the tree removal They let me know the steps they were going to take in removing the tree, they cleaned up the area of concern. And worked with me on financing, they did a great job and I thank them."
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+18

Response time1 day
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Atrstl tree service
5.0(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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Emergency services offered

"ATRSTL did an excellent job! They came out when they said they would, trimmed our trees and removed a 7ft hedge. Their team had all the needed equipment and finished the job in a timely manner. All limbs, bushes and debris were cleaned up and taken with them for disposal. Highly recommend!!"
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Nunnery’s Landscape and Tree Removal
New to Angi

Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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We specialize in professional landscaping and concrete services designed to enhance the beauty, function, and value of your property. From custom landscape design and installation to patios, walkways, driveways, and other concrete work, we take pride in delivering durable, high-quality results.

CJ pro lawns
New to Angi

Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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CJ Pro Lawns is your local expert for professional lawn care and pressure washing services. With a focus on reliability and meticulous attention to detail, we help homeowners keep their properties looking their absolute best year-round. From precision lawn maintenance to restoring your home’s surfaces with expert pressure washing, we pride ourselves on punctuality and high-quality results. Fully insured and dedicated to customer satisfaction, we treat every property as if it were our own.

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Parker Shiell
New to Angi

Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Mason Tree Services
4.5(
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Serving Madison, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great workers removed dangerous dead tree. Also removed two others and pruned up several trees. The cleanup was 100%. Chipped most debris. Stacked oak wood. Raked up all the tree litter. The area looks wonderful. We would definitely hire them again."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Cutting down a tree next to power lines is never a DIY job, and it’s a good idea to contact your utility company first. In most cases, the utility company will need to take care of any tree problems within 10 to 15 feet of power lines. If you want to remove the tree for aesthetic reasons, hire a pro to do the job. Trying to cut trees near power lines yourself can create many safety hazards, and you could be liable if you inadvertently cause damage to electrical equipment.

Stump grinding consists of removing the visible part of the stump, but the roots remain intact. Depending on the tree and root system, the roots may still grow after stump grinding. If you are concerned about root growth and damage, you may want to consider having a stump removed completely.

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

As a general rule, the protected area should be about 1½ times as wide as the canopy of the tree’s leaves. This digging measurement can vary by tree species and the age of the tree. Of course, that can be a lot of fencing for larger trees, which is why our first step is about making difficult decisions on which trees to save.

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