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OLI Outdoor Services
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Staunton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Allan, Jerry, and their crew did an amazing job removing the brush and cutting the limbs. Afterward, they cleaned up the site and used an air blower to remove dust. Will be hiring them again for more tree pruning and/or removal in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Line Tree Services
4.7(
14
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Staunton, 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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Tios Tree Service
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Staunton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent company to work with. They were flexible with scheduling gave me a fair quote. They finished in a timely manner and cleaned up afterwards. They were pleasant to work with during the whole experience. Will definitely use again in the future."
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Arborists questions, 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.

Leaving the tree stump and letting it rot is never a good idea, as this leads to insect infestations and other frustrations. Additionally, decomposing trunks are at risk for diseases that spread out to the remaining plants and trees in the yard, thus ruining your whole outdoor aesthetic. It's usually best to remove the stump at the same time you remove the tree.

Leaving a dead tree can expose your other trees to potential diseases, pests, and fungi, and it can also be a hazard. If your tree is dead, then you should hire a tree maintenance service to remove it. Cutting down trees is extremely dangerous, and a professional can ensure no one gets hurt and there is no damage to your property. Tree removal costs between $200 and $2,000 and will prevent future issues and keep you and your property safe.

We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for killing a tree stump, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.

Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.

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.

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