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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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"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

"They were on time, had plenty of help and did a excellent job removing a very large tree. They were very professional and polite. I would encourage others to use them as well."
Call now at (708) 595-8718
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

For safety reasons, leaning trees are best removed by a professional, as they may often tear away from the hinge, causing you to lose control over where the tree falls. If you choose to cut down a tree leaning slightly, avoid cutting off root protrusions before you start. Make your hinge a little longer than usual by cutting it deeper (up to 30% of the diameter) and applying a wedge into the felling cut on the side the tree is leaning. Stand away from the direction the tree leans while making your felling cut.

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.

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.

The best time to prune Japanese flowering cherry trees depends on where you live and the type of flowering cherry tree. Some trees benefit from being pruned toward the end of winter or early spring, after the last freeze. Meanwhile, other trees do well after blooming, in late spring or early summer. Avoid pruning your flowering cherry tree in the early winter, as this encourages open wounds that can lead to infections or infestations. 

Permits are often required for large tree removals, especially in urban areas or for protected species, ensuring regulation compliance and neighbor safety.

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