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Avatar for Felmar Tree Service
Felmar Tree Service
4.4(
120
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good company, price very reasonable , project completed within a week after assessment . They did an awesome job trimming my big tree, cutting and removing of 5 other trees and stumps."
Response time2 days
Response rate87%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Cardenas Landscaping, Inc.
4.2(
5
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Skokie, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We'’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over 20 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in concrete driveways, sidewalks, & patio installations, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction! \n \n

Demolition
Footing
Framed wall
Driveway
Brick patio

+5

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

Tree trimming can count as landscaping, depending on how a landscaping business describes its services. Professional tree trimmers are more specialized than landscapers and offer trimming services separately from general landscaping.

When general landscaping companies offer tree trimming, look up the details. They usually mean shaping or seasonal trimming of ornamental trees, which is different from trimming larger trees for health or safety reasons. When possible, look for a licensed expert that specializes in trees and tree health.

Bleach can potentially kill some types of delicate ornamental trees, but for the most part, it will only kill the foliage it comes in contact with. Applying bleach is not an effective method of killing a tree. A better option is to use an herbicide, which is a chemical compound designed to effectively kill a tree. 

Pruning is an effective way to prevent a diseased branch from infecting the rest of the tree. If the infection isn’t caught early enough and the pathogen has spread to the trunk or the majority of the branches though, it is too late to prune off the affected areas and you’ll likely need to remove the tree.

Ivy eventually kills trees by restricting its growth, blocking sunlight, absorbing nutrients and water from the soil, and weakening the tree. Trees with ivy are more likely to experience diseases, pests, rot, and fungi growth. When ivy weighs down tree branches, the tree is more likely to break during a storm and cause damage.

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