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Illinois Tree Service
4.9(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Illinois Tree Service is beyond a top-quality company. They removed 7 large trees from our backyard, grounded 4 stumps, and trimmed a tree in the front yard. It looks amazing. They removed piles of brush I collected without request and reinstalled a chain link fence to perfection after they removed it to access 2 hard-to-reach trees. Matt and his crew are professional, reliable, and safe. Matt's quote was extremely economical compared to the 3 other quotes I received for the project. I highly recommend Illinois Tree Service."
Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Progressive Tree Service
4.6(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The tree looked great when they were done. They did a good job of clean up afterwards. I was happy with the work, and it cost a little less than I expected."
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Fernandez Tree Service, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I can't even begin to express how wonderful it was to deal with Fernandez Tree Service. First off, when Humberto told me he would be there to give an estimate....he was there, the time frame he gave me to remove the trees was spot on. Price was more than fair. The customer service that we received was one of the best experiences I have had in a while. Humberto and the crew that came out were fantastic!! If anyone needs the service that they provide please give them a call, you will not regret it. Please do not hesitate to use their service."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION
5.0(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Was very pleased with the tree removal service."
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Response time4 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Saul Tree Service
4.8(
19
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The removal of a tree that was threatening my garage and power lines was done professionally and perfectly."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
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Razorback Stump Removal
4.9(
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Excellent service and follow-up. Provided a great experience from start to finish. Price was excellent and the service even better."
Response time11 hrs
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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SavATree - Warrenville
3.4(
22
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian and crew were professional and superb job and clean up ! I wished we had found them years ago to treat the trees we eventually lost and they took down. We now have them on a yearly feed and herbacide program for our trees and shrubs . Highly recommend ."
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Specialist Tree Service
4.5(
2
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Serving River Forest, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Alan was very professional and did a great job removing 2 pine trees in front of our home. They arrived at the scheduled time. In less than an hour, they were done and cleaned up. Impressed and very pleased with him and his crew professionalism. His price was very reasonable and was lower than other providers I canvassed. I highly recommend Alan and his crew. A job well done!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate99%
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

A general rule is that trees need 10 gallons of water for each inch of the tree’s diameter. For large trees, that can amount to approximately 160 gallons of water or more. Watering big trees to this extent can take quite a bit of time using a hose. For this reason, you may consider installing a soaker hose or sprinkler system to make the job easier.  

You can trim just one side of the tree, especially when that side is growing near something like a power line or a home. Pros will carefully trim the tree back until it is safe from that structure. While this is common, it also needs to be done with the utmost care, as pruning or trimming away at one side of the tree may make it structurally unsound. This instance is yet another where hiring a pro is wise, especially if power lines are involved.

Hiring an arborist costs around $900 on average, with prices ranging from $250 to $2,500 or more. Some arborists charge an hourly rate, typically between $100 and $350 per hour. The final cost depends on several factors, including the type of work, the number of trees, accessibility, and whether you hire an independent arborist or a larger tree service company. When hiring, you should also consider their experience and insurance coverage.

Below are some estimated costs for common arborist jobs:

  • Small tree removal: $300 to $500

  • Large tree removal: $500 to $2,000 or more

  • Tree health assessment: $150

  • Trimming a small tree: $75 to $200

  • Trimming a large tree: $150 to $400

  • Dealing with invasive species: $150 to $1,000 or more

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

Though summer is not ideal, you can do some light pruning during this time of year. Just make sure it’s not excessive. Vigorous pruning will stress the tree and impact next year’s growth. Generally, August to September are the best summer-pruning months, particularly for fruit trees.

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