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Bill Harris Tree Service
4.7(
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Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very happy with this Tree Service, they did a great job cutting down and cleaning up the mess, didnâ t have to pay until the job was completely finished, the owner was very upfront and knowledgeable about the work and they work with your schedule, will definitely use them again"
Response time12 hrs
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Accutree LLC
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Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

"The guys were great. Very professional and nice. They explained the service and walked me through afterwards. They cleaned up and even took some sticks I had gathered by another tree that I will hire you all to work on. Thanks for your company's quick reply and completion of service."
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CJ pro lawns
New to Angi

Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

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CJ Pro Lawns is your local expert for professional lawn care and pressure washing services. With a focus on reliability and meticulous attention to detail, we help homeowners keep their properties looking their absolute best year-round. From precision lawn maintenance to restoring your home’s surfaces with expert pressure washing, we pride ourselves on punctuality and high-quality results. Fully insured and dedicated to customer satisfaction, we treat every property as if it were our own.

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Accurate Tree and Landscaping
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Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gary and his team of men showed up on the Fourth of July on one of the hottest days of the year. They were friendly and professional. They climbed trees, sawed and chipped limbs for a day and a half. When they were done the trees look gorgeous, the yard is immaculate and we couldn’t be happier. Neighbors are already asking who we hired ?. We highly recommend this team for any tree trimming needs!!!"
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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J & D FORESTRY SERVICES LLC
5.0(
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Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

"5 star service! I cannot say enough about how awesome J &D Forestry Services LLC was to work with on our home project! Jeremy reached out to me right away, came the very next day and did the job at the price he quoted. Both Jeremy and Matt were professional and hard working. They did the job efficiently and left the site flawless. If you need trees removed, bushes removed or clearing out—I would contact J&D!"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
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Green Thumb Lawncare N' Landscape, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went good but I do not remember how much we paid for their service. I was not here when they did the job and I was not able to meet them. I really did not have any experience with them but my husband did."
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Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Green Line Tree Services
5.0(
13
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Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"These guys came out, gave me an estimate and I accepted the estimate! The next morning they were on site removing my trees safely and efficiently! They removed a total of 12 trees for me and it was an amazing job done each time. Great customer service and just an overall great experience!"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by10%of homeowners
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TEAM GREEN OUTDOOR
4.6(
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Serving Smithton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with them was very good.  They came with a good plan to solve our backyard water flow problem and installed it.  They did a good job, finished it quickly and overall I was pleased with their work."
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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.

Not every arborist climbs trees, but most will do so if that’s the best method for assessing or treating a tree. Arborists have a variety of tree climbing gear and safety equipment to choose from when climbing trees. Consult your local arborist about their tree-climbing plan if your service requires that type of task.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

The best tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

Aside from removing dead or diseased branches, you should prune your trees somewhere between every one and three years. Some people—particularly commercial farmers—prune their apple trees yearly to produce higher yields. This is the best way to promote tree health. That said, the average homeowner can get away with hard-pruning their mature apple tree every other year or every three years. 

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