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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 Trimming+3 more

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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 rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Illinois Tree Service
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Requesting a quote from and then hiring Illinois Tree Service was quick and easy. Their quote was the same as another large operation in town, but they didn't need to bring massive equipment into the yard as the other company had in the past. A large crew of men worked safely and efficiently for about six to seven hours to remove both old cottonwoods and grind their stumps. They cleaned up beautifully as they worked and left the yard free of sticks and branches. I would highly recommend them."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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M.H. Tree Service
4.8(
162
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Nick and his team were amazing. Not only did they cut the tree but removed the wood, fixed my fence and even raked the excess leaves… they were complete professionals and I will use them in the future for all tree trimming needs!"
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+10

Response time10 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
4.9(
50
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Tree Trimming

Serving West Chicago, 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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Bella Tree Services
4.6(
438
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Tree TrimmingTree Removal

Serving West Chicago, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tom O Plainfield. Il Hired Bella Tree service to remove a large dead tree. Very professional and fantastic workers. Happy with the job they did in little over an hour- got tree cut down, cleaned up yard and street, ground the stump - all good! Amazing work for a very reasonable price too. Would recommend to anyone who asks us and would definitely use again if needed."
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+12

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
281 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

Transplanting a palm tree is a similar process except for a couple of important differences. First, their root ball doesn’t need to be as large as a “true” tree, which makes them a bit easier to dig up and move around. Second, they struggle more with taking root and staying upright in a new location, so it’s important to give them extra support when staking. 

The shepherd’s tree, native to the Kalahari Desert in Africa, holds the record for the deepest known tree roots at over 230 feet deep. Some African communities refer to it as the “Tree of Life” since it provides food, shade, and medicinal properties to the surrounding community.

No. Topping a tree refers to severely cutting down all its major branches and tree in a straight line. It was once recommended for streetside deciduous trees but has fallen out of practice. Topping leads to many problems, removing so much of the tree that many trees struggle to survive and become much more vulnerable to insects and diseases. Also, it doesn’t really help tree growth as once assumed and often leads to an ugly appearance of many sprouting stems in competition to become new main branches.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

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