Top-rated arborists.

Get matched with top arborists in Riverdale, IL

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your arboricultural service project in Riverdale, IL?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

TRUSTED BY RIVERDALE, IL HOMEOWNERS

  • Average homeowner rating star icon4.3
    Average homeowner rating
  • Verified reviews icon790
    Verified arboricultural services reviews

Find Arborists in Riverdale

Avatar for V&W Hardscapes LLC
V&W Hardscapes LLC
5.0(
8
)
Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great crew, excellent work ethic. Knowledgeable. Easy to work with. After removing 2 dangerous oaks that we're growing through our deck they immediately redesigned and replaced our old deck."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Gooseland Tree and Excavating
3.5(
2
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

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!\nWe have been in business since 1998. We specialize in Excavation work residential and commercial as well as Lawn Maintenance & Tree Removal.

Untitled Gallery 1
Untitled Gallery 1
 Basement
Avatar for Blys Home Solutions
Blys Home Solutions
New to Angi
Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Riverdale, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Local handyman with a strong background in animal and pest control! I have multiple services listed that I am capable of providing but do not hesitate to reach out or ask for other or additional services if they are not listed. I may be able to still help!

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
...
Showing 1-10 of 167
Arborists questions, answered by experts

Sometimes, knowing when you need tree-trimming services is straightforward, and other times, you have to do some investigating. Some tell-tale signs that you should have your tree trimmed include:

  • A poorly-formed tree with unruly branches, which makes the tree appear odd-shaped. 

  • A tree with tall or large branches that interfere with power lines or your home’s exterior.

  • A tree that provides too much shade in the yard due to branch overgrowth.

Most experts recommend removing a tree that has sustained more than 25% loss in the limbs, trunk, or circumference of the bark. Doing an initial trimming of damaged and dangling branches, but then waiting a few days of monitoring to decide how much more you might need to cut can help you better assess the total damage to the tree. However, consulting a tree maintenance pro to make this determination the best course of action before removing a tree.

Most jobs take 2-8 hours, but extensive trimming may take multiple days.

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

The Riverdale, IL homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.