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Avatar for Jose's Trees, Inc.
Jose's Trees, Inc.
4.7(
403
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am so happy to have found a tree company I can trust. They did an amazing job removing three trees and trimming one. They quoted me a great price, got the job down within 4 days, and cleaned up everything! It felt like I never even had trees there. I am so impressed and plan on using them this summer to handle the entire backyard."
Cottonwood
Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
282
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Alex and his crew are the best they are the real deal nothing but Professionals Alex is like my new Friend all that debris and limbs was cleaned up i didn't see one leaf if any one need a tree removed or trim please call Alex they are the best From Anthony S.Alex you know who I am my Friend"
Landscaping mulch and planting
Mulch and Planting bushes
Rock work
Pavers
Pavers

+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
705 neighbors recently requested a quote
Bowline Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
73
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Round Lake, 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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Tapia Landscaping
4.8(
27
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Round Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great overall experience. From the quote to the follow up after the service was done. The owner took time to educate me and answer my questions. I certainly value patient and kind professional! My front bad back yard is ready for winter. I am looking forward to the spring clean up now. Now I have a team on who I can count."
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Licensing requirements for arborists, also known as tree surgeons, vary by state and municipality. Many areas require a license, which often involves specialized education and experience. Even if not mandated, it's wise to hire a licensed professional as they tend to have more experience. Beyond licensing, look for certifications from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), as this indicates a higher level of expertise. Certified arborists must typically pass a comprehensive exam. Always confirm that the arborist has a business license and is fully insured to protect yourself from liability. Seeking positive recommendations from local homeowners is also a good step in finding a qualified professional.

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. 

In general, trees should be planted no closer than 15 to 20 feet from your foundation. For larger trees with far-reaching roots like maples, oaks, or poplars, a good guide is to plant as many feet from your home as the tree’s height is expected to reach at maturity. Some trees, like elms and willows, should only be planted far from where their roots may encounter sewer or water lines.

There are two types of arborists: certified and consulting. A certified arborist is licensed and equipped to provide tree pruning, planting, fertilizing, monitoring, transplanting, treatment, and removal services. A consulting arborist specializes in tree appraisals, diagnosing problems and recommending treatments for illnesses. However, they will not provide these services themselves. Most consulting arborists are certified arborists who can refer you to a tree service that can administer the correct treatments.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

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