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Prime Tree Care, Inc.
4.8(
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

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Credit card accepted

"I had them remove multiple trees and trim multiple trees on my wooded lot and around the house perimeters. They were extremely professional and easy to work with. They did an amazing job. Many of my neighbors were very impressed and have already used them as well or will be using in the future."
Response time1 day
Response rate95%
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33 Tree Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

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Emergency services offered

"33 Tree Services, performed an excellent job. I was very impressed with their expertise! They cleaned up and removed all Trees residue! I thought they did an excellent job, in a short period of time! These guys are very good!"
Call now at (708) 595-8718
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Ramos Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"He called the same day and completed the job within 24 hours."
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Response time2 days
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J.E.M Landscaping LLC
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Oak Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

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"J.E.M Landscaping did an incredible job on my front and back yard for the final cut and clean-up before winter. Everything looks so neat and refreshed! The lawn is perfectly trimmed, the edges are sharp, and they made sure all the leaves and debris were completely cleared out. They were professional, efficient, and clearly take pride in their work. It feels great heading into winter knowing my yard is in such great shape. I highly recommend J.E.M Landscaping to anyone looking for dependable, high-quality landscaping services!"
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Licensing requirements for arborists, also known as tree surgeons, vary by state and municipality. Many areas require a license, which often involves specialized education and experience. Even if not mandated, it's wise to hire a licensed professional as they tend to have more experience. Beyond licensing, look for certifications from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), as this indicates a higher level of expertise. Certified arborists must typically pass a comprehensive exam. Always confirm that the arborist has a business license and is fully insured to protect yourself from liability. Seeking positive recommendations from local homeowners is also a good step in finding a qualified professional.

You can remove a small tree from your yard if there’s space for the tree to fall, you have the right tools and safety equipment, and you follow a clear plan of action. You’ll just want to follow the steps above carefully, and ideally, you will have experience doing similar tasks. If you have any doubts that you can do this project safely, though, you should hire a pro.

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

If you don’t stake a tree that needs support, it could be at greater risk of being damaged or failing completely, whether it uproots or falls over. That could cause damage to your property or other surrounding trees. If you want to grow healthy trees, you may need to stake them for best results.

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.

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