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Paulo And Sons Tree Services Inc
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paulo and Sons were quick with a quote and were able to complete the job quickly and for a great price. Since we were having stumps ground they asked that we get our utilities marked by JULIE; other pros didn't even suggest this; Paulo and Sons are thinking about safety first! Once our yard was marked, I called and they came to complete the job in less than 24 hours. They removed 4 arborvitae (10-18 feet tall) and trimmed a crab apple tree. Great work and would not hesitate to call again!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
4.5(
401
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have an 80ft Oak tree is was starting to lean over our garage. John and Ken French, and their crew, our so good in what they do. I was blown away. Then, on top of that they clean for everything we have them do was first class! We had a bad experience with the tree crew before so we research on Angi. John called within 10minutes of us filling out the form in Angi. They do way more than tree work and their work ethic is really and truly beyond compare. I would highly recommend them for any work around the home. I will give 10 stars but 5 is the max and their earn every one of them. We live in East Peoria Illinois."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
4.9(
49
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Tree Trimming

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great communication. Project was done in a timely manner The cost was comparable to other Arborists. Did everything that was expected to be done. Cleanup was great. Would definitely use them again"
Response time8 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Trejos Landscaping & Tree Service
5.0(
34
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The team was very punctual and thorough throughout the tree removal and tree trimming process. While they were working on the project I added some additional requests which they gladly took care of at a minimal cost. The team worked hard, took no breaks, and were very professional. I would strongly recommend them, and plan to continue working with them for other tree and landscaping projects."
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Response time2 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mike's Plowing & Landscaping
4.7(
344
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removed a very large tree above my mothers home in Elgin. His crew was very professional and cleaned up as promised. I would recommend to others as I received what was promised in my quoted price. Thank you Again !"
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Bucket Truck
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 No Job to big

+12

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Bella Tree Services
4.6(
432
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving Saint Charles, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom O Plainfield. Il Hired Bella Tree service to remove a large dead tree. Very professional and fantastic workers. Happy with the job they did in little over an hour- got tree cut down, cleaned up yard and street, ground the stump - all good! Amazing work for a very reasonable price too. Would recommend to anyone who asks us and would definitely use again if needed."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
274 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

Trees are beneficial to the environment and wildlife. If you have an old tree, but it’s healthy, it may be best to avoid cutting it down. However, if it’s showing signs of bug infestation, disease, or is potentially hazardous, then you should contact a tree removal company to cut it down. 

If you are unsure whether you should have it removed or not, then speak with an arborist to determine what is best.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

It is possible to burn out a tree stump if it is dried out and in an area of your property with a large buffer. Drill holes in the stump and dig around the base so it burns more easily. Then, build a small campfire on top using kindling and firewood. You’ll need enough to keep the fire going for many hours to completely burn out the stump, especially if it’s large. 

Monitor the fire closely to ensure it doesn’t spread, and have a hose on hand if it starts to get out of control. When the fire is out, break apart the burned stump and dig out what’s left of it.  

If this sounds like a good option, learn more about how to burn a tree stump before attempting it, as it does come with risks.

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