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Bill Harris Tree Service
4.7(
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Serving Mascoutah, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy with this Tree Service, they did a great job cutting down and cleaning up the mess, didnâ t have to pay until the job was completely finished, the owner was very upfront and knowledgeable about the work and they work with your schedule, will definitely use them again"
Response time12 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Baumann Tree
4.9(
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Serving Mascoutah, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was the third of four tree services that we arranged to have provide us with an estimate. He visited the house, took a look at the trees, and discussed removal with us. His estimate was that his crew could remove both trees in one day, which was faster than several of the other estimates we received. I checked with him for proof of insurance, which he promptly provided, and asked a few questions about his business. Mike provided an estimate that was right in line with most of the other estimates. Because of the stellar reviews that he had on Angie's List, we felt confident hiring. After discussing a few final details, we returned the contract. Scheduling was difficult because of the weather, but Mike remained in touch until we found a day that worked. Mike and his crew arrived in the morning. My wife stayed home that day and said that they laid plywood to protect the yard from the skidder and lift. She said that the crews were efficient and that they were wearing protective equipment. Before noon, they had the trees removed. When I arrived home that night, I observed that the yard was basically as it was before, with very minimal signs that the equipment and crew had been there. The crew cut the stumps or the trees to the ground as far as possible (we did not opt for stump grinding based on the location of the trees), and they picked up all of the debris. We greatly appreciate Mike's attention to detail and the care and concern with which his crew worked. We would absolutely hire him again."
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Response time10 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Accutree LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Mascoutah, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

"The guys were great. Very professional and nice. They explained the service and walked me through afterwards. They cleaned up and even took some sticks I had gathered by another tree that I will hire you all to work on. Thanks for your company's quick reply and completion of service."
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CJ pro lawns
New to Angi

Serving Mascoutah, 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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Cardinal Stump Grinding LLC
4.8(
58
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Serving Mascoutah, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

"He was professional and willing to come at a time that worked best for me. Job was done quickly and at a fair price. I would definitely hire him again."
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+8

Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

Any cutting of tree roots can hurt or kill a tree, which is why it's recommended you don’t do it unless the roots are damaging or invasive on a nearby structure like your home. You should never cut more than 15 percent of above-ground tree roots at one time. If you have any questions about cutting tree roots, contact your local arborist.

If you don’t cut down a dead, dying, or diseased tree, it can become a nesting place for pests like mosquitos, bees, beetles, wasps, fly larvae, and more. Some pests will live in the tree, while others will feed off the decaying wood. Unhealthy trees are also more likely to fall over, potentially injuring people and causing damage to your property.

The best tool to cut trees is a chain saw. You can adjust your chain saw to the correct size based on the size of the branches, offering you the fastest and cleanest cut for medium- to large-sized trees. Depending on the type of chainsaw you use, you can cut through larger trees than you would with a more manual tool like an ax.

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