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AAA Arborist Tree Experts
4.8(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"10/10. Incredible quality and turnaround time. Michael from AAA Arborist came for an estimate the same day of contact and got the job done the next morning. We just moved to a new home and discovered an undisclosed squirrel next in our attic. Pest control identified the trees as the main thoroughfare of the squirrels. Michael recognized our emergency and took immediate action. There's a different tree company well reviewed in Angie's List that I wasted 2 weeks on prior and would avoid. I called Rivera 3-5 times. left VMs. Spoke w/ admin. They didn't provide me with the estimate as promised, until i followed up 1-2 times. Then when it finally came to schedule, they were a week out. I was never given an opportunity to speak with the estimator. If you're like me and looking up a tree trimmer on Angie's list, just call AAA Arborist 1st."
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Response time1 day
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AMG Tree Service
5.0(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contracted AMG Tree Service to remove 6 trees from my backyard. From the moment he responded to me through the end of the project, Guillermo was a total pro. Not only did Guillermo and his crew do a great job removing the trees (two were large and hung into my neighbors yard) and cleaning-up the area, but I really appreciated the fact that his communication was great and he was punctual...he is a man of his word, which seems to be a rarity with other contractors there days. Further, his pricing is very fair and reasonable. I highly recommend AMG Tree Service."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Jose's Trees, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very pleased. They contacted me within an hour of my request. After I decided on Jose Trees, Inc., they told me they could come on that Tuesday. And I was happy to say they showed up Tuesday morning, right on time. They removed 4 very tall trees and trimmed up the trees in my back yard. When completed with the work they asked if I would check their work to make sure I was happy. I was happy, they even cleaned up all branches and leaves. Don't hesitate giving these guys the job. s"
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Response time7 hrs
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
BTR Association, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

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"BTR responded within a few minutes of my request. They arrived as stated to bbn give their quote. The tree was spit down the center of the trunk all the way to fairly close to the ground. They offered to strap it together to hold it so that it didn't fall on the neighbor's house and deck. My husband didn't see the need. They arrived the next day as stated and went to work. They also ground remaining tree roots from a locust tree removed several years ago which continued to send up new growth. They were excellent at protecting the neighbor's property and ours. They did an excellent job of grinding the stump of the tree they removed. They also did an excellent job of finding and grinding the locust tree roots that were problematic. The person who stayed to do the grinding also did cleanup. He did an excellent clesnup. There was a large pile of remaining woodchips. He offered me the removed maple tree woodchips which i accepted and have used for mulch. These guys were excellent start to finish as opposed to the company i used several years ago who left tree roots from three trees that had to be removed. This company had the crew and equipment to expertly and efficiently handle the job. They were professional and courteous. I am glad we used Angi this time instead of friend referral. I would highly recommend BTR!"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
93 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rubios Tree Removal Services
4.9(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very polite, direct, no-nonsense workers. They came to my house and provided a very reasonable quote within 10 minutes, and got the work done the very next morning. Brought all the equipment needed, stumped the trees removed, and disposed of everything. They even picked up and removed stray branches in the nearby area. I will definitely hire again."
Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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SavATree - Barrington
4.4(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick was prompt when he came out to discuss the project, he was friendly, courteous and knowledgeable about the project we were contemplating and informed us the regular arborist would be scheduling the work the following week. The work was done very well by the crews that came out to both remove the tree and grind the stump and above ground roots. Absolutely no negatives there. I had email contact with Jen who was very pleasant and responsive, no problem there, and Elizabeth was friendly and courteous also. We would have rated a 5 for customer service except for a phone conversation with a person who we spoke to in order clarify scheduled day for tree removal but he obviously had a bad day or an attitude issue that left us with a negative impression. Other than that, the work was done very well by the crew."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Timbergreen, Inc.
4.1(
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Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have absolutely nothing to complain about here! These guys were amazing. The quote process was simple and reasonable. The work they did was fast and complete. They even raked the area they were chipping in and collected some of the other junk wood I asked them to take. Super nice and hard workers. I will keep them in mind for any and all future work I need done!"
Response time1 day
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In most cases, your neighbor is responsible for roots from their tree that cause damage to your property. If your pavement, the foundation of your home, or a fence is damaged by roots from a neighbor’s tree, you likely will have legal recourse for financial relief. While it’s better to notify your neighbor of any problems you notice as soon as they arise to avoid costly damage, there are some instances where filing a civil suit is your only recourse. Your homeowner’s insurance company might wish to do so on your behalf if you file a claim.

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

Trimming your palm trees once or twice per year keeps them healthy and robust. Caring for palm trees includes cutting off brown leaves to prevent wildfires and pathway obstruction. However, you don’t want to over-trim the palm tree. Cutting too many branches off will weaken the tree and prevent future growth. And it’s essential to have a strong, healthy palm tree during hurricane season to prevent safety risks or property damage.

Unfortunately, most of the time you’re out of luck if a neighbor’s tree blocks your view. You don’t have a right to a view, so if you have a tree that’s near the property line but on your neighbor’s property, you can’t cut it to be able to take in a majestic mountain or a beautiful sunrise. In some communities, however, there are ordinances protecting scenic views. Checking into your local laws can help you determine your rights in this situation.

A grafted tree is a tree grown by combining two trees. It takes expertise. Branches from grafted trees don’t grow strong roots. Save yourself the time and frustration by having an arborist help you with this advanced project.  

You can often tell if a tree is grafted because it will have a noticeable line. Above the line, the bark will look different than it does below the line. It’s most common with fruit trees.

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