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Aaron's Tree Service
4.9(
46
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Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job. Victor and Gabriela were extremely friendly and understanding to our needs. Large tree close to the house in the backyard. The 3 person crew had experience to drop all the limbs safely. Price was competitive for a maple with 3 large spires At 60 plus feet tall the 7 hour completion was impressive. Logging truck showed the same day and removed all the trunk pieces during stump grinding and clean up. Sad to see the big old girl go, but she took a serious lightening strike and held her own until it was time..."
Tree Service Project
Tree Service Project
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+24

Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Jose's Trees, Inc.
4.7(
402
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Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team that did the work was awesome. Total professionals. Excellent trimming of two trees (including a large oak), removal of an old and sick evergreen. Carefully removed the limbs/trees. No damage to my property nor my neighbors (fence and buildings on their property were under the trees. Excellent customer service. Very professional."
Cottonwood
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
280
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Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great customer service! Came out the next day and had my tree gone fast. Leaving my yard looking great. I am very happy with the work that was done and plan to use them in the future."
Landscaping mulch and planting
Mulch and Planting bushes
Rock work
Pavers
Pavers

+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
546 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rojas Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, Inc.
4.2(
181
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Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Rojas to replace a timber retaining wall and to clean up, edge and mulch the beds around our house. Lino and his crew were very professional, flexible and efficient and delivered beautiful work for a very fair price. I would hire them again."
Response time11 hrs
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Bowline Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
73
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Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bowline is the best tree service around. Customer service is great Kevin is kind, honest and hardworking. Him and his crew have cut two very large trees down for us and did the stump grind in the past 2 weeks. They do a wonderful job, they clean up, they show up on time and his prices are very fair. I will recommend this company to anyone looking for work time and time again. Thank you so much Kevin for working with us!"
Response time1 day
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Isabel's Lawn Care
4.7(
27
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Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Isabelâ s lawn care is top notch . They contacted me the same day I looked for a pro on Angiâ s. My backyard was full of weeds, trees, and it had also had a big tree stumpâ -big undertaking. The job was completely in a timely manner, and the yard looks amazing. I highly recommend them."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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World Class Tree Service
5.0(
11
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Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had an amazing experience. The team was professional, on time, and extremely knowledgeable. They explained the whole process, worked safely, and left my yard spotless when they finished. The pricing was fair and the customer service was excellent from start to finish. If you’re looking for reliable, high quality tree work, I highly recommend World Class Tree Service!"
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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SavATree - Barrington
4.4(
30
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Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brown of Barrington was WAY to aggressive in he was trying to sell me on removing trees and shrubs in the back yard that had nothing to do with the tree in my front yard. I would not recommend him to my worst enemy ."
Tree Care
Tree Care
Tree Service
Tree Care
Tree Service

+1

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Andrews Tree Service
4.8(
21
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Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Andrew's trees service gave me several options. Decided on having two tall trees and one good size branch (storm damage) removed. Awesome price, work and completed quickly. Cleaned up with no stray branches around. Can't even tell where they did the work, except for the two stumps! Plan on using again in the fall. Highly recommend!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Timbergreen, Inc.
4.1(
42
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Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Timbergreen answered all my questions clearly and communicated with me frequently. They removed two large trees and did a great job of cleanup afterward. I felt they really cared about doing a good job and making me a satisfied customer. Their price was very fair compared to other quotes I received. I will use Timbergreen again for other projects."
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

A tree growing close to a house can pose several risks, but removal isn't always the only or best solution. Potential problems include roots growing into the foundation and causing structural cracks, branches damaging the roof or promoting moss growth, and debris clogging gutters, which can lead to water damage. Trees can also provide access for pests and encourage mold. However, a small, healthy tree may not be a problem, and for larger, established trees, strategic trimming can be a cheaper and more beneficial alternative to removal. It is generally recommended to take action for trees within 10 to 20 feet of your home, especially if they are unhealthy or encroaching. Your best bet is to consult a professional arborist who can assess the specific situation and provide expert advice.

Before you cut down a dead palm tree, try to revive it using the methods listed above. However, there are instances when it makes sense to remove a dead palm tree, including:

  • The heavily infected tree will infect nearby trees, bushes, and plants.

  • The palm’s roots are overtaking your yard, foundation, and sidewalk and causing structural damage.

  • The tree is unstable and a hazard to your property, your neighbor’s property, and pedestrians.

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.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

In some states and municipalities, you will need a permit to remove a tree on your property. In many cases where permits are required, a tree must reach a maximum height before a permit is required to remove it. You can either ask your local building department or a tree removal professional if you’ll need a permit. If you do, you can expect to pay between $50 and $150 for the permit alone. Your tree removal company should pull the permit for you and include the permit fee in your total.

The Richmond, IL homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

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