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Absolute Landscape, Inc.

39060 N Dilleys Rd
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Absolute Landscape, Inc.

39060 N Dilleys Rd
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Jose and his crew were very professional and knowledgeable. They completed the projects in the time quoted and under budget. I couldn't be any happier with their work! Thank you..."

Victor O on August 2023

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you!

"Jose and his crew were very professional and knowledgeable. They completed the projects in the time quoted and under budget. I couldn't be any happier with their work! Thank you..."

Victor O on August 2023

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Excelente Tree Service

2141 West Touhy
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Excelente Tree Service

2141 West Touhy
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•Approved Pro
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Our mission at Excelente Tree Service is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Excelente Tree Servicestacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

Our mission at Excelente Tree Service is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! Excelente Tree Servicestacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

AK Landscaping

323 Quist CT
5.00(
1
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AK Landscaping

323 Quist CT
5.00(
1
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•Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Did the agreed upon job for the quoted price. He was friendly and kept the site clean. Will use in future and highly recommend him. Showed up when he said he would. Great communication through out."

James B on July 2025

We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you

"Did the agreed upon job for the quoted price. He was friendly and kept the site clean. Will use in future and highly recommend him. Showed up when he said he would. Great communication through out."

James B on July 2025

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Cardenas Landscaping, Inc.

207 Asbury Avenue
5.00(
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Cardenas Landscaping, Inc.

207 Asbury Avenue
5.00(
3
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

We'’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over 20 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in concrete driveways, sidewalks, & patio installations, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good quality for a fair price."

Justin W on December 2021

We'’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over 20 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in concrete driveways, sidewalks, & patio installations, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Good quality for a fair price."

Justin W on December 2021

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Arborgreen Tree Service, Inc.

2401 Lee Street
4.76(
90
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Arborgreen Tree Service, Inc.

2401 Lee Street
4.76(
90
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 local quotes requested

Our extensive knowledge, expertise & love for trees is very apparent in its dedication to the green industry. We have over 12 years of experience and are a green industry company providing our services in the Chicago and Northshore surrounding areas. Our ongoing studies and college education has enabled us to acquire certification as an arborist and assures you the highest level of knowledge and experience in the industry. Call us today!

"Job completed promptly and effectively. Personnel were knowledgeable and easy to work with."

Doug M on August 2025

Our extensive knowledge, expertise & love for trees is very apparent in its dedication to the green industry. We have over 12 years of experience and are a green industry company providing our services in the Chicago and Northshore surrounding areas. Our ongoing studies and college education has enabled us to acquire certification as an arborist and assures you the highest level of knowledge and experience in the industry. Call us today!

"Job completed promptly and effectively. Personnel were knowledgeable and easy to work with."

Doug M on August 2025

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Maple Cut Quality Tree Service

Located In:
5.00(
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Maple Cut Quality Tree Service

Located In:
5.00(
11
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
839 local quotes requested

Maple Cut Quality Tree Service is a well known tree service company in the area of Addison IL. High-quality tree services - tree removal, tree trimming, tree pruning and much more just a phone call away! We are also here to handle any those Emergencies you might have! Contact today and let us do the job for you! Check/Cash/Zelle

"Maple Cut Quality Tree Service was fantastic. Gerry was very responsive -- he came out to our house the same day I put out a request for bids. Gerry talked through what we wanted done with our maple tree, gave us some advice, and gave us a written estimate on the spot. On our appointment day, Gerry called to let me know that Marcos and his crew would be coming out and when to expect them. Marcos and crew definitely knew what they were doing. They were professional, efficient, respectful of our property, and cleaned up afterwards. Gerry even called a few hours later to ask how everything went. I'm a project manager by trade, and Maple Cut has hit the trifecta: high quality service, efficiency, and a reasonable price. HIGHLY recommend them!"

JOHN and MICHELLE C on March 2025

Maple Cut Quality Tree Service is a well known tree service company in the area of Addison IL. High-quality tree services - tree removal, tree trimming, tree pruning and much more just a phone call away! We are also here to handle any those Emergencies you might have! Contact today and let us do the job for you! Check/Cash/Zelle

"Maple Cut Quality Tree Service was fantastic. Gerry was very responsive -- he came out to our house the same day I put out a request for bids. Gerry talked through what we wanted done with our maple tree, gave us some advice, and gave us a written estimate on the spot. On our appointment day, Gerry called to let me know that Marcos and his crew would be coming out and when to expect them. Marcos and crew definitely knew what they were doing. They were professional, efficient, respectful of our property, and cleaned up afterwards. Gerry even called a few hours later to ask how everything went. I'm a project manager by trade, and Maple Cut has hit the trifecta: high quality service, efficiency, and a reasonable price. HIGHLY recommend them!"

JOHN and MICHELLE C on March 2025

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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc

14889 W Rte 173
4.23(
13
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Ramon and Ramon Landscaping Inc

14889 W Rte 173
4.23(
13
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
782 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response

"From the very beginning they did not show up as promised. They did show up the next day after I contacted them. I"

Patricia M on August 2020

We are a family owned business & operated. We have been proudly serving the Lake and Cook County North shore since 1995. We have built and kept a reputation of great service and dedication. We started as a landscaping company that would gain the skills and confidence to run a hardscape company. please calls us TODAY for a FREE Estimate .(847)417-4208 mobile phone for immediate response

"From the very beginning they did not show up as promised. They did show up the next day after I contacted them. I"

Patricia M on August 2020

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GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION

941 Jeri Lane
4.98(
42
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•Approved Pro

GABE'S PAVERS IRRIGATION

941 Jeri Lane
4.98(
42
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
624 local quotes requested

Free Estimates on: Landscape Services: Yard clean up, edging, mulching. Brick Pavers: Install new or repair old brick walkways and patios. Irrigation Systems: Install new, maintain old, winterizing. Tree removal: All sizes from small to large. Snow Removal: Commercial or Residential

"They were the 1st to respond to my need and did the job quickly the next morning!"

George K on August 2025

Free Estimates on: Landscape Services: Yard clean up, edging, mulching. Brick Pavers: Install new or repair old brick walkways and patios. Irrigation Systems: Install new, maintain old, winterizing. Tree removal: All sizes from small to large. Snow Removal: Commercial or Residential

"They were the 1st to respond to my need and did the job quickly the next morning!"

George K on August 2025

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Rivas Tree Service

PO Box 92
4.82(
252
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•Approved Pro

Rivas Tree Service

PO Box 92
4.82(
252
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
337 local quotes requested

Rivas Tree Service is a company that you can call with confidence for your tree-service needs! We are a company that always makes an extra effort to provide you with the highest quality service you can get. Safety is our #1 priority along with customer satisfaction! We strive to deliver a combination of reliability, affordability, honesty and integrity. In fact, we consider these characteristics integral to any reputable business, and they have served as our guiding principles since day one. We have the best rates in the Lake County and surrounding areas! Join our growing list of satisfied clients. Our experience provides a level of skill and ability that is hard to beat with arborists that are highly trained by our Tree Specialist Safety Officer. Nevertheless, we focus on more than just technical excellence. We never cut corners, and we never sacrifice quality for any reason. You can reap the benefits of our commitment to customer satisfaction. For more information or for a free estimate, give us a call today! We are Certified Arborist, Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) and a Fully Insured Company.

"Excellent. Thorough work and cleanup."

Diane D on July 2021

Rivas Tree Service is a company that you can call with confidence for your tree-service needs! We are a company that always makes an extra effort to provide you with the highest quality service you can get. Safety is our #1 priority along with customer satisfaction! We strive to deliver a combination of reliability, affordability, honesty and integrity. In fact, we consider these characteristics integral to any reputable business, and they have served as our guiding principles since day one. We have the best rates in the Lake County and surrounding areas! Join our growing list of satisfied clients. Our experience provides a level of skill and ability that is hard to beat with arborists that are highly trained by our Tree Specialist Safety Officer. Nevertheless, we focus on more than just technical excellence. We never cut corners, and we never sacrifice quality for any reason. You can reap the benefits of our commitment to customer satisfaction. For more information or for a free estimate, give us a call today! We are Certified Arborist, Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) and a Fully Insured Company.

"Excellent. Thorough work and cleanup."

Diane D on July 2021

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Rojas Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Inc

10807 Charles Rd
4.31(
35
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•Approved Pro

Rojas Landscaping & Lawn Maintenance Inc

10807 Charles Rd
4.31(
35
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
855 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

As a full-service landscape company, ROJAS LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE, INC. provides a one-stop shop for all areas of landscaping, including mowing and edging, planting trees and flowers, trimming trees, placement of sod and mulch, compost, brick and stone patios, and cleanups. We recognize that all of our clients have different needs and we work hard to ensure that every one of our clients in entirely satisfied with our work. ROJAS LANDSCAPING AND LAWN MAINTENANCE INC. employs only the most well versed, well rounded, and expressive landscape architects. You will absolutely love the work we do for you, whether it's redoing your front yard, new gazebo, industrial complex, or shopping center.

"Lino and his crew cut down 6 trees on our property. They presented us with a fair bid for the job and were very efficient. Lino provided excellent communication throughout and his crew left a very clean job site. Very professional. One of the tress was right next to the house and they took it down with surgical precision."

Noreen L on May 2025

As a full-service landscape company, ROJAS LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE, INC. provides a one-stop shop for all areas of landscaping, including mowing and edging, planting trees and flowers, trimming trees, placement of sod and mulch, compost, brick and stone patios, and cleanups. We recognize that all of our clients have different needs and we work hard to ensure that every one of our clients in entirely satisfied with our work. ROJAS LANDSCAPING AND LAWN MAINTENANCE INC. employs only the most well versed, well rounded, and expressive landscape architects. You will absolutely love the work we do for you, whether it's redoing your front yard, new gazebo, industrial complex, or shopping center.

"Lino and his crew cut down 6 trees on our property. They presented us with a fair bid for the job and were very efficient. Lino provided excellent communication throughout and his crew left a very clean job site. Very professional. One of the tress was right next to the house and they took it down with surgical precision."

Noreen L on May 2025

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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Waukegan, IL

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size and the type of wood. Small, softwood stumps take only 15 minutes to remove, while large, hardwood stumps can take several hours. Before the project begins, ask your stump grinding pro for an estimate so you can plan accordingly.

There are several alternative methods to stump removal, including winching it with mechanical equipment, cutting it with a chainsaw, grubbing out the stump and roots, initiating a burn with the required permits, activating natural rotting processes, and applying chemical treatments to expedite decay. Each method offers its own advantages and safety requirements, so it is important to select the option that best suits your project and complies with local regulations.

The cost of tree removal typically doesn't include stump grinding. Removing a stump requires different equipment and skills than cutting down a tree. If you want both services, your contractor will often charge extra for grinding the stump. However, bundling tree removal and stump grinding can sometimes save you money, so it's worth asking about package deals.

Pest issues in a tree stump do not slow down the grinding process. The decay accelerated by pests can make grinding more efficient. However, if an infestation is present, it is important to arrange for pest control afterward to safeguard the health of your garden. Ensuring thorough pest management after stone removal supports long-term yard stability and prevents further damage.

The Waukegan, IL homeowners’ guide to tree stump removals

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