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Illinois Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Requesting a quote from and then hiring Illinois Tree Service was quick and easy. Their quote was the same as another large operation in town, but they didn't need to bring massive equipment into the yard as the other company had in the past. A large crew of men worked safely and efficiently for about six to seven hours to remove both old cottonwoods and grind their stumps. They cleaned up beautifully as they worked and left the yard free of sticks and branches. I would highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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M.H. Tree Service
4.8(
162
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very happy with the work done by Victor and his team. Removed 3 trees and trimmed dozens others. Not only was the cost fair, but the crew cleaned up the entire yard. I recommended M.H. to my neighbors and the team did twice as much work for them the following week. Needless to say, my neighbors were just as satisfied. I highly recommend calling M.H. Tree Service for your next project!"
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+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
401
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have an 80ft Oak tree is was starting to lean over our garage. John and Ken French, and their crew, our so good in what they do. I was blown away. Then, on top of that they clean for everything we have them do was first class! We had a bad experience with the tree crew before so we research on Angi. John called within 10minutes of us filling out the form in Angi. They do way more than tree work and their work ethic is really and truly beyond compare. I would highly recommend them for any work around the home. I will give 10 stars but 5 is the max and their earn every one of them. We live in East Peoria Illinois."
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+5

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bella Tree Services
4.6(
430
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom O Plainfield. Il Hired Bella Tree service to remove a large dead tree. Very professional and fantastic workers. Happy with the job they did in little over an hour- got tree cut down, cleaned up yard and street, ground the stump - all good! Amazing work for a very reasonable price too. Would recommend to anyone who asks us and would definitely use again if needed."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
325 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Nature Life Landscaping
5.0(
30
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Their customer service is excellent. Communication was excellent. They completed the project when they said and did an excellent job. They cleaned up and trimmed plants, edged and laid mulch. I will use them again. They are very good to work with."
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Response time1 day
Response rate87%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brother Tree Services
4.8(
38
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Efrain came out on 10/17/23 and gave me a very reasonable quote to cut down 2 20 foot arborvitae trees and trim one tree. The team came out the next day and took care of it in a very short time. The team did a great job and cleaned up afterwards. I will definitely recommend them and use them on future jobs."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Toro's Landscaping
4.1(
55
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Victor Toro's men came this morning and did a wonderful job digging up old evergreens. They cleaned up after with a leaf blower and broom. I ran to Home Depot and bought four small bushes and they planted them in the place of the old bushes. They are reasonably priced, polite hardworking men. I will be hiring them again!! So thankful to find, through Angi, a good reliable landscaping company."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
39 neighbors recently requested a quote
Nely's Tree service and Landscaping, LLC
4.4(
37
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Serving Oswego, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"We worked with David. He was an absolute pleasure to work with. Extremely professional which is hard to find these days. We had a tree which our deck was built around by the previous owner. We got tired of walking around it. David and his crew not only cut the tree but he also coverd the hole on the the deck with boards that we provided. The also cut it into smaller pieces so I could split the wood. They cleaned up their work area. They also laid out the gravel and sand base so l had a great start on installing my patio pavers. David doesn't mind at all doing even small jobs such as ours. Need an excellent landscaping service, the look no further than Nely's Landscaping!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

There are several methods to hollow out a tree stump, and the best one depends on your tools, experience, and priorities. Common methods include using a chisel and hammer, a chainsaw, or burning.

  • Chisel and Hammer: This is often considered the easiest approach for those with limited tools or experience, though it is the most time-consuming.

  • Chainsaw: Using a chainsaw is the fastest method, but it comes with significant safety risks, especially for inexperienced users.

  • Burning: This can be an effective method, but it is not recommended unless you can first drill holes into the stump. Without holes, the stump will be difficult to light and may not burn completely through.

A power drill with at least a ⅜-inch diameter bit can make the job quicker and easier, regardless of the primary method. While you can use a chisel or chainsaw without a drill, it will require more time and effort. Always wear protective goggles and thick gloves, as splinters are an inevitable risk.

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.

Dead trees are dangerous for several reasons. They are structurally compromised and prone to branch or trunk failure, which can pose a significant safety risk to people, vehicles, and nearby structures. Dead trees can also harbor pests like termites, which may spread to other trees or your home. If a tree died from a disease, it could spread the illness to healthy trees. Additionally, the dry wood is highly flammable, increasing fire risk.

Sudden oak death and oak wilt are different diseases. Oak wilt first shows up in tree leaves while sudden oak death affects the branches and trunk. However, as symptoms in both can overlap, it’s best to consult a professional arborist tree expert for a proper diagnosis and development of a treatment plan.

Often, it’s the homeowner’s responsibility to handle the aftermath when a neighbor’s tree falls on their property. But if a tree has been obviously dead for a significant period of time and caused damage when it fell, a case can be made that the owner should have removed it, especially if the neighbor wrote you a letter about the tree or asked you to take it down. This can be grounds for a successful lawsuit in claims court and is a good reason to always pay attention to your trees and remove dead trees before they fall.

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