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Avatar for AAA Arborist Tree Experts
AAA Arborist Tree Experts
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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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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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called 3 tree service professionals to come out and quote the removal of one tree and trimming of another that had grown over my house. Guillermo was the only one of the 3 to actually explain how he was going to remove and trim the trees. He communicated well and promptly and his price was very fair. So fair in fact I had him remove another tree on my property as well. I would definitely hire him and his team again and will be recommending them to anyone in need of tree removal services."
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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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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

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.
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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%
96 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rubios Tree Removal Services
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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SavATree - Barrington
4.4(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Wauconda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

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
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Yes, carefully prune back dead branches—don’t wait for pruning season. This helps keep your maple tree healthy and also helps prevent large branches from falling unexpectedly. Don’t seal the cut branch—trees can naturally take care of these wounds—but be sure to remove any source of fungus or pest infestation to help save the tree.

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.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

A serrated knife will work for cutting off small palm tree fronds, about 1 inch in diameter. For larger fronds, you will need pruning shears. You may also use a pruning saw, and if your palm tree is especially tall, an extended pole saw can help you reach the brown fronds around the trunk.

While palm trees can bring aesthetic appeal to your yard, they have a couple of drawbacks. The main disadvantage is that many types require warm climates, so if you live in a cold region, you need to ensure you pick a palm that can withstand the freezing temperatures. Another downside is that maintenance can be difficult because of their height, which means you will need to pay a pro to prune the tree as needed.

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