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Avatar for AAA Arborist Tree Experts
AAA Arborist Tree Experts
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"10/10. Incredible quality and turnaround time. Michael from AAA Arborist came for an estimate the same day of contact and got the job done the next morning. We just moved to a new home and discovered an undisclosed squirrel next in our attic. Pest control identified the trees as the main thoroughfare of the squirrels. Michael recognized our emergency and took immediate action. There's a different tree company well reviewed in Angie's List that I wasted 2 weeks on prior and would avoid. I called Rivera 3-5 times. left VMs. Spoke w/ admin. They didn't provide me with the estimate as promised, until i followed up 1-2 times. Then when it finally came to schedule, they were a week out. I was never given an opportunity to speak with the estimator. If you're like me and looking up a tree trimmer on Angie's list, just call AAA Arborist 1st."
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+4

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION
GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION
5.0(
49
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Free Estimates on: Landscape Services: Yard clean up, edging, mulching. Brick Pavers: Install new or repair old brick walkways and patios. Irrigation Systems: Install new, maintain old, winterizing. Tree removal: All sizes from small to large. Snow Removal: Commercial or Residential

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+91

Response time1 day
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Progressive Tree Service
4.6(
79
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very impressed with this company, from their responsiveness to their excellent standard of work. Mr. Martinez quickly responded to my voicemail and we set up a time the next day to meet at my house to review the work. He arrive promptly and was able to quickly assess the work and give me a ballpark cost. Although I am not an arborist, I work with municipal tree crews and I have a decent understanding of basic tree work. Mr. Martinez is a certified arborist, which means that he’s passed the rigorous training and testing required to achieve this professional certification. I was very impressed with his quick grasp of my general needs and his ability to discuss the pros and cons and recommend the best approach to the work. He sent me a proposal for the work later the same day. The cost was very reasonable, slightly less than his ballpark estimate (and considerably less than that quoted by several large, high-profile regional tree companies), so I was happy to sign the proposal and set up a time the following week to have the work done. His crew (of 4 men) arrived promptly at the scheduled time and reviewed the scope with me. I was very happy to see that they used all recommended safety equipment (helmets, ear and eye protection, climbing saddles, tie-off ropes, etc.). They performed the work quickly but always using proper equipment and techniques (undercutting limbs to reduce tearing at the trunk, etc.), cleaning up as they went. They also kept an eye on the alley, which they were blocking with their truck and other equipment; several times they cheerfully and quickly moved their vehicles so my neighbors could exit their garages without any waiting. Once the majority of the work was complete, they reviewed it with me, and did a bit more additional pruning at my request. When the tree work was complete, they did a great job of cleaning up all the debris, including blowing the sawdust off my walkways and patio; they also cleaned up debris and sawdust from my neighbor’s yard, as much of the work involved removing branches overhanging my neighbor’s property. This is was a great experience; I would highly recommend Progressive Tree Services to anyone needing tree work!"
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+8

Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
4.9(
48
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Tree Trimming

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great communication. Project was done in a timely manner The cost was comparable to other Arborists. Did everything that was expected to be done. Cleanup was great. Would definitely use them again"
Response time8 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Jose's Trees, Inc.
4.7(
403
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Jose's Trees, Inc., we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
BTR Association, Inc.
4.9(
153
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
140 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Razorback Stump Removal
Razorback Stump Removal
4.9(
277
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Tree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Razorback Stump Removal offers a specialist stump grinding service (we do not take down whole trees) throughout the Chicago Northwest suburbs and beyond. Using a modern grinder, our equipment can reach seemingly inaccessible places to grind any size of stump down to from six to twelve inches below the surface. You can then use your ground for normal gardening or landscaping, and you can even use the mulch produced from the process to fertilize your newly reclaimed garden! WE DO NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO HAUL ANYTHING AWAY AND DO NOT DO WHOLE TREE REMOVALS. We can tackle a wide variety of stump removal tasks. Our equipment will gain access through gates as narrow as 36 inches, and remove even the biggest stump.

Response time11 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
NIC Tree Service
4.9(
80
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 15 years experience in the Tree Service industry, NIC Tree Service is your industry expert in Kane County. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Hardwood Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
90
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

Hardwood Tree Service, Inc., specializes in emergency and routine tree maintenance. If you have a tree threatening your home or simply want to make sure your trees are as healthy as possible, we are the guys to call! \n\n\n\n

Response time5 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Rubios Tree Removal Services
4.9(
36
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Palatine, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Rubio's Tree Removal Services., we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time10 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Late winter is ideal, but if you’re pruning apple trees in the spring, prune them as early as possible in the season. You want to ensure your tree is just creeping out of dormancy and hasn’t started pushing out new growth. If you prune your tree too late into spring, you generally won’t see results until the following year.

That said, there’s no pruning season for unhealthy growth. Remove dead, dying, or diseased branches as soon as you notice them, regardless of the time of year.

Yes, forestry mulching can grind stumps, but the level of effectiveness depends on the equipment used. Drum mulchers can break down smaller stumps, but larger or deep-rooted stumps may require a dedicated stump grinder for complete removal. If full stump removal is necessary for replanting or construction, additional excavation may be needed. Always check with your forestry mulching provider to confirm whether they offer stump grinding and if their equipment is suitable for your specific needs.

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

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.

The recovery time for pruning depends on how much you prune, the species of tree, and how well you care for it afterward. All trees grow new wood and often sprout additional branches after pruning. Ideally, trees should recover from normal pruning after one or two years. Heavy pruning or slow-growing trees may take several years to fully recover.

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