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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 76-100 of 117 reviews

Andrea G.
10/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I think the price was fair.
Description of Work: I had one tree taken down and the trees trimmed 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
$1,000

RG B.
08/2017
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Fine, as expected
Description of Work: Tree removal

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Linda M.
09/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
..........
Description of Work: ..........
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas K.
05/2016
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Did not use their service
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

David G.
09/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: DOS 1/30/2015 $700
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

RON S.
08/2015
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Overall, we were pleased with the service we received. I would have rated them a little higher, but we did have two small concerns. We did have to pick up some smaller branches that were on the ground after they finished trimming. also, one branch was not cut "clean" and left a tear in the bark near the tree trunk.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

DOROTHY D.
11/2007
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were terribly expensive. We had used them before, and always did a great job.
Description of Work: They removed half a tree that had fallen and the stump. This was a large red oak.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Mary M.
10/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent, professional service -- tree looks better than it has ever looked before!
Description of Work: Pruned an overgrown crab apple 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
$300

BETTY R.
09/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
What I like about this company is that they cleaned up well and they didn't hurt anything else in the process. They all worked incredibly fast for such a large tree that had to be taken down. I can't find the price in my file and I don't remember how much they charged me. I did think that they price was fair.
Description of Work: Kramer removed a pine tree from my yard that was pushing on my neighbor s fence. They removed and ground the stump.

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

ANDY D.
02/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
KTS promptly scheduled me when I called in January 2007. I was happy that I did not need to be around for the estimate. They were one of four companies that gave us estimates for the tree trimming. I was impressed because not only did they quote the trees I asked, but they also quoted every tree in our yard. They even correctly diagnosed some of the problems we have had over the past year. They easily identified our bronze birch borer problem in the white birch. While we didn't do most of the things they included in their estimate (fertilizing and adding tension wire to trees with split trunks for stability), we were impressed with their effort and sales pitch. They were as reasonably priced as any other company we received quotes from. I am happy with the work, although I think I was expecting bit much. They prunedon the macro scale (cutting bigger branches, raising the crowns), while I was hoping to see more shaping (removing some of the smaller branches, etc).
Description of Work: KTS trimmed three trees (one white birch, one Japanese maple, one lilac tree) and applied Merrit to the soil around the white birch to keep pests away.

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
$479

GERALDINE J.
01/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Great company. I got an estimate in November. I wanted the dormant season discount. They called when they said they would in January, gave a 15% discount, were speedy efficient, did what they said they would, and the bill came in lower than the estimate which was more than fair for the work they did.
Description of Work: Removed a very big corkscrew Willow, added a cable to a Maple, pruned all trees, hauled all branches and ground up the tree, leveled off the trunk below the ground so I could plant over it.

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
$13,500

Joanne W.
01/2007
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I had a wonderful experience from the first phone call to the office, to speaking with Mike K. the arborist. Once I accepted the proposal the work was done the next day, and all finished on the same day even though they said they may have to come back at another time to grind down the stump. The crew was hardworking, courteous to my coming and going, and careful of the surrounding area of the house and yard to prevent any damage. The price was comparable to other bids, and we received a discount for off-season work.
Description of Work: Removal of a very large Willow tree, and grinding down of stump, with hole filled in to level with ground.

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
$2,051

DAN L.
11/2006
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent. The estimate was prompt and exact. The advice to remove the tree was exactly the same as other estimators had recommended. They called early on the day of removal, and the crew was here within one hour. A crew of four worked the entire morning and into the early afternoon to remove the large tree. The work was done carefully and securely, and the clean-up was well done. I received the invoice within two days and the discount for out-of-season service was appropriately included. A totally professional job from estimate to work to billing!
Description of Work: Took down and removed a large, aging willow tree near the back porch of our house. Cut to leave a table-stump two feet above the ground.

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
$2,200

Kenneth C.
11/2006
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Did not meet with me to estimate job. Submitted competitive bid including video.
Description of Work: Remove silver maple on corner of lot.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

PAUL C.
10/2006
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were very clean and fast. The crew came at 9am, and there was no sign of them at noon. They cleaned up all the branches and debris. The trees look healthier now. They gave suggestions on adding mulch and some fertilizer but did not have a heavy sales push on the extras.
Description of Work: They pruned 2 pine trees. They cut off all diseased and dead branches.

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
$364

ron K.
10/2006
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Todd came out 2 days after being called to estimate costs. A couple of days later I received the proposal in the mail. They removed the trees a week later. About 2 weeks later they returned to grind the stumps. No problems.
Description of Work: Removed 3 small trees and grind stumps.

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
$245

JOE R.
10/2006
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Company representative said it would cost $125 to assess the trees. What I got was a report saying all of my trees were in good condition, and a map showing location and size of the trees. Also included was an estimate to prune/trim the trees. I never asked for any of this information. I wanted the bug problem in the bark assessed and treated. I told the company this again after the visit and asked them about the earwigs, and they said that the bugs posed no harm to the trees. Had they told me this in the first place, I would not have paid them $125 to tell me where my trees are located on my property and how big in diameter they are. I feel taken advantage of in this regard. I made a little fuss but wasn't getting anywhere in getting my money refunded. So at least I know if I need my trees trimmed (big maples) that it will cost me a lot of money.
Description of Work: Came out to look at trees infected with earwigs (pincher bugs) not native to this area.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

$125

LAURA T.
05/2006
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Fast, efficient, courteous. They have trimmed my trees before, and I want them to do so again.
Description of Work: Pulled out a huge blue spruce and did stump grinding in several spots in my yard.

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
$1,300

DEBRA S.
12/2005
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We have a new house built on what was formerly a wooded lot. Jeff has been very helpful to us in assessing the health of our trees, giving us tree advice, and suggesting things to do to maintain or improve the health of the trees. We have a huge Burr Oak very close to the front of our house. It has been struggling since construction. Large branches over the house died. KTS trimmed off the dead parts. They were careful, neat, and very professional. People have said they were more expensive than some other tree services, but you sometimes get what you pay for. KTS is worth the money.
Description of Work: Trimmed a huge Burr Oak in front of our house.

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
$200

BETTY R.
09/2005
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
EACH TIME THE FOREMAN ASKED ME IF THE JOB WAS SATISFACTORY. I WAS MORE THAN SATISFIED. THE COST SEEMED REASONABLE TO ME.
Description of Work: FIRST TIME 8/2005 CUT DOWN LARGE AUSTRALIAN PINE AND TOOK OUT STUMP. THOROUGHLY CLEANED UP AND LEFT WITHIN AN HOUR. SECOND TIME 9/2005 CAME AND TRIMMED VERY WELL 4 TREES AND ONE SERVICE BERRY. THEY CLEANED UP VERY WELL AND WERE VERY NICE. DID AN EXCELLENT JOB AND LEFT WITHIN AN HOUR.

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
$711

SANDRA B.
04/2005
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
VERY RESPONSIVE TO INQUIRIES. ARBORISTS VERY WILLING TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND SHARE EXPERTISE. ALTHOUGH THEY MAY CHARGE HIGHER RATES THAN OTHER TREE SERVICE PROVIDERS, THEY PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, DEPENDABLE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS. THEY DELIVER THE SERVICES PROMISED, AND HAVE NEVER COMPROMISED QUALITY.
Description of Work: PHONE CONSULTATIONS, AND DORMANT OIL SPRAYING FOR APHID CONTROL. ESTIMATE FOR TREE TRIMMING.

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

LAUREL S.
02/2005
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
VERY PROFESSIONAL WITH CONTRACT AND BID. TWO OTHER BIDS WERE SOLICITED, BUT WERE NOT AS THOROUGH AS KRAMER'S. CAME WHEN PROMISED AND HAD EXCELLENT CLEAN UP AFTER.
Description of Work: TRIMMED TWO VERY LARGE TREES.

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
$676

ROBERT A.
08/2004
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
ARBORIST WAS KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROPOSED A SHORT AND LONG TERM STRATEGY FOR ENHANCING THE HEALTH OF OUR TREES.
Description of Work: CAME OUT IN RESPONSE TO OUR CALL AND PROVIDED THOROUGH EVALUATION OF ALL THE TREES ON OUR PROPERTY. SUBSEQUENTLY WE CONTRACTED FOR THEM TO DO THE PROPOSED WORK - TO BE DONE OVER NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS.

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
$100

SHELLY T.
06/2004
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
THEY WERE PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.
Description of Work: THEY CAME OUT AND EVALUATED SOME TREES FOR RELOCATION.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

02/2004
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
THEY HAVE A GENTLEMAN THEY SEND OUT THAT DOES ESTIMATES WHO IS ON THE BALL AND DOES NOT WASTE TIME. THE CREWS HE SENDS ARE NOT ALWAYS THE SAME CREWS THEY SPECIALIZE IN DIFFERENT TASKS. EACH PERSON THAT COMES IS A SPECIALIST, AND IS VERY GOOD. VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONALS.
Description of Work: TRIMMED BIG OAK TREES.

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
$1,700

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
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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