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Kramer Tree Specialists Inc

Tree Service, Lawn Fertilization & Treatment, Mulch and Topsoil

About us

Kramer Tree Specialists is a family owned company that has been servicing the Chicagoland area for over 40 years. We service Chicago and the greater metropolitan area providing services in removals, pruning, cable bracing, consultations, tree preservation programs, and plant health care applications. We have more than 15 Certified Arborists on staff and one Board Certified Master Arborist. KTS strives to provide the most innovative and sustainable practices in the arboricultural industry. We are an Accredited Tree Care Company through the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and are members of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and the Illinois Arborist Association (IAA).

Business highlights

51 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Pruning, Tree disease and insect pest applications, Fertilization, Tree Removal, Root Pruning, Cable Bracing, Planting & Transplanting, Consulting Services, Holiday Lighting, Tree Evaluations and Risk Assessment, Custom milled urban wood products/live edge slabs

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8117 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
9%
3
3%
2
3%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.5
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 101-117 of 117 reviews

Geoffrey B.
08/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They were very prompt and responsive. They did a good job of cabling a tree that needed support. They also did a little trimming free of charge. The price seemed a little high, but was in line with another estimate that I got. They were one of only two companies that were willing to do the job and one of only a few that responded at all to a request for an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Kramer Tree Specialists Inc
Hello [Member's name removed], Thank you very much for your positive review, and your expericience with our services. We look forward to working with you and your trees again. Sincerely, Seth Seth Balvanz Sales & Marketing Manager Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc.

Steve M.
07/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Transplanted a tree. Went very well.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Paul and Gloria B.
07/2015
5.0
lawn treatment, mulch, tree service
  + 1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$504.5

David F.
07/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Janice P.
06/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Trimming and feeding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Charles E.
05/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Marguerite H.
05/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Remove two trees...Prune one tree... Prune and place cable bracing on another. I was very pleased with work and clean up

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,250

Response from Kramer Tree Specialists Inc
Thank you very much for providing a review of your experience working with us. We are pleased to have had the opportunity to work with you. We hope to continue to do so in the future!

KENNETH & PATRICIA K.
04/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Kramer Tree Specialists Inc
Thank you very much for providing a review of your experience working with us. We are pleased to have had the opportunity to work with you . We hope to continue to do so in the future.

Patricia G.
04/2015
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They removed a large tree

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$1,500

bill W.
02/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: great compnay, use them ever year for trerating my linden tree

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Response from Kramer Tree Specialists Inc
Thank you very much for providing a review of your experience working with us. We are pleased to have had the opportunity to work with you . We hope to continue to do so in the future!

Richard L.
06/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Lynn C.
06/2014
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Trimmed trees

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350

Donald Z.
05/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Timely and did a good job
Description of Work: Trim and remove trees

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Response from Kramer Tree Specialists Inc
Thank you for providing the review. We were happy to work with you and look forward to the opportunity again in the future if needed. Thanks!

Kaye O.
07/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Met expectations.
Description of Work: Treated green ash tree for emerald ash borer.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$156

TINA B.
04/2006
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Kramer pruned, trimmed, fertilized, sprayed, and made suggestions for every tree on our 1 1/2 acres. Proposal was thorough, cleanup was excellent.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

HAROLD L.
08/2003
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: REMOVE 100 YEAR OLD NORWAY MAPLE BETWEEN HOUSE AND GARAGE

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

08/2001
5.0
mulch
  + -1 more
SATISFIED
Description of Work: DELIVERED MULCH TO ME.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

300 Charles Ct, West Chicago, IL 60185

https://www.kramertree.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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Service Categories

Tree Service,
Lawn Fertilization & Treatment,
Mulch and Topsoil

FAQ

Kramer Tree Specialists Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Kramer Tree Specialists Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Kramer Tree Specialists Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Kramer Tree Specialists Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Kramer Tree Specialists Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Kramer Tree Specialists Inc offers emergency services.
No, Kramer Tree Specialists Inc does not offer warranties.
Kramer Tree Specialists Inc offers the following services: Pruning, Tree disease and insect pest applications, Fertilization, Tree Removal, Root Pruning, Cable Bracing, Planting & Transplanting, Consulting Services, Holiday Lighting, Tree Evaluations and Risk Assessment, Custom milled urban wood products/live edge slabs

Contact information

300 Charles Ct, West Chicago, IL 60185

https://www.kramertree.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM