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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%
576 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
75 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

Approved

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
30 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

Approved

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%
43 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!"
5 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

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.

If a disease has attacked and destroyed the roots, then the tree may fall over as soon as it has died or while part of it is still alive. Trees that die with their roots left in place tend to stay standing for much longer, but those roots will decay eventually, allowing gravity to do the rest.

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.

Light-bark trees are most notorious for producing lots of sap when wounded. These varieties include maples, birches, poplars, dogwoods, magnolias, and elms, and they will bleed more when the trees are dormant. That’s why it’s a good idea to prune them in the summer months rather than waiting until winter.

Opt for a barefoot tree. Pros harvest barefoot trees when they’re dormant (leafless). They shake the dirt from the root ball and pack it in moist material. 

These trees can cost half as much as the trees at your local nursery, and you can buy them online—so there’s a much wider selection. Just make sure you keep your barefoot tree cool until you’re ready to plant it.

The Richmond, IL homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

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