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Top-Rated Arborists in South Elgin - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Dany Tree Service Inc.
Dany Tree Service Inc.
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The men did an outstanding job on trimming 4 trees. When the day came to an end you could not tell they were even there the cleanup was outstanding. Would highly recommend this company for your trees."
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+16

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION
GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION
5.0(
53
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The guys got here on time and took care of the work. They took down my tree piece by piece till it was gone and then hauled it all away. They even through in trimming my bushes for free. Their Bob Cat left some tracks in the yard and they came back and fixed it. Raked and reseeded it. I would highly recommend their business for my neighbors and friends. They did a great job."
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+91

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Paulo And Sons Tree Services Inc
4.8(
93
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Paolo and Sons for all your tree trimming & removal needs. They do excellent work at a reasonable price. Very nice family that is extremely careful and did an great job cleaning up my yard, parkway, and my neighbor' s yard."
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
4.9(
50
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Tree Trimming

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jorge did a fantastic job on my trees. It was a big job. His communication and follow thru were both excellent. Hard worker and went the extra mile on trimming the trees. He arrive early and was there all day until the job was done and cleaned up. Once he left everything was back in its place and yard was spotless. I highly recommend Cedar V. Best value you find."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
Avatar for Power Tree Removal, Inc.
Power Tree Removal, Inc.
4.5(
283
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"These guys were amazing? They climbed and took down a 40ft. Black Walnut, and climbed and took many branches off a 40ft. Sugar Maple without damage to any plants or bushes below. They came on time, worked as a solid team, and were done including raking/clean up in 6 hours. DEFINITELY will hire again when needed."
Landscaping mulch and planting
Mulch and Planting bushes
Rock work
Pavers
Pavers

+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate93%
656 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mike's Plowing & Landscaping
Mike's Plowing & Landscaping
4.7(
344
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had Mike out for a quote to remove tree from the snow storm. He came out with a quote which I accepted and his crew was at my house the next day. Fast, efficient, and cleaned up yard. Will have them back to trim other trees in the Spring. Janet in Elgin, Ill."
 Snowplow Crew
Bucket Truck
 Sander
 Stump Grinder
 No Job to big

+12

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Precision TreeWorks
Precision TreeWorks
4.8(
152
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Tree Removal

Serving South Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you're looking for one of the best tree services. You don't have to look any further. I was overwhelmed from start to finish. From the first they sent a man out to give me a proposal, and they came back with an outstanding contract that I couldn't pass by. They came on time with a team of men that the only time they stopped was to take their lunch, and went right back to finish the job. I have to tell you I was completely satisfied . Everything they said would be done was completed . I can recommend Precision Tree Works without thinking twice. Just ask for Steve . He will help you from start to finish, and you'll be totally satisfied with everything. I will need more work done in the near future, and the only service I'd ever depend on doing the job right is, and will be Precision Tree Works ! These men are the most professional tree service . I can't say enough about them. If you're looking for a tree service from a small job to a big job such as mine was. Give Precision Tree Works a call . You won't be disapointed. And like I said ask for Steve.........."
Highland Park Removal
Highland Park Removal
Highland Park Removal
Highland Park Removal
Highland Park Removal

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

In most cases, leaving tree roots underground is not a problem if the stump has been removed or ground below the soil. However, some larger roots may decompose, leaving dents in your soil. Additionally, some aggressive trees, including willows, oaks, elms, maples, and poplars may grow back from roots. Large aggressive trees with established root systems are more likely to grow back.

DIY home gardening can be relaxing, joyful, and cost-effective. From mowing your lawn to planting your own flower beds, there is a wide variety of gardening tasks that you can do yourself to make your yard look beautiful. If you’d rather spend your time not in the dirt, or if you’d like someone to take care of your plants for you, calling a professional gardening service is best. They can give you a workup of what services you’ll need and how often to schedule them.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

When a palm tree no longer produces new fronds and old fronds start turning yellow-brown, that’s a sign the tree is dying. However, transplanted palm trees can show these signs for the first several months as they re-establish themselves. It’s best to keep watering and not give up on the palm tree until a couple of seasons have passed and you’re sure it’s not coming back to life.

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