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Absolute Landscape, Inc.

39060 N Dilleys Rd
5.00(
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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
New on HomeAdvisorNew on HomeAdvisor
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!


Bowline Tree Service, LLC

13547 IL-173, Building A
4.92(
62
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Approved Pro

Bowline Tree Service, LLC

13547 IL-173, Building A
4.92(
62
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Joe F on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer tree trimming and removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Joe F on May 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(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
134 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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RV Landscaping and Snow Removal

9588 Terrace Place
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro

RV Landscaping and Snow Removal

9588 Terrace Place
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
532 local quotes requested

Discover Seasonal Perfection with RV Landscaping & Snow Removal. Where professional landscaping and efficient snow removal converge to transform your property year-round. Trust in our skilled team to deliver both aesthetics and practical solutions, ensuring your outdoor spaces are safe and clean in any weather.

"Excellent service at a reasonable price. Really great."

Tanya L on August 2025

Discover Seasonal Perfection with RV Landscaping & Snow Removal. Where professional landscaping and efficient snow removal converge to transform your property year-round. Trust in our skilled team to deliver both aesthetics and practical solutions, ensuring your outdoor spaces are safe and clean in any weather.

"Excellent service at a reasonable price. Really great."

Tanya L on August 2025


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Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.

12594 West Mawman Avenue
4.92(
19
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Approved Pro

Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, Inc.

12594 West Mawman Avenue
4.92(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They came out and cleaned up my yard, got rid of dead plants and pruned my shrubs. They also fertilized my lawn and they do weekly maintenance. Highly recommend!!"

Alisha P on May 2025

Fer-Acosta's Landscaping, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"They came out and cleaned up my yard, got rid of dead plants and pruned my shrubs. They also fertilized my lawn and they do weekly maintenance. Highly recommend!!"

Alisha P on May 2025


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Cardenas Landscaping, Inc.

207 Asbury Avenue
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

Cardenas Landscaping, Inc.

207 Asbury Avenue
5.00(
3
)
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
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 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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Jose's Trees, Inc.

1018 Villavista Drive
4.82(
364
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Approved Pro

Jose's Trees, Inc.

1018 Villavista Drive
4.82(
364
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Here at Jose's Trees, Inc., we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Save me time came out the same day and completed project the next day!"

Tom M on April 2025

Here at Jose's Trees, Inc., we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty, integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Save me time came out the same day and completed project the next day!"

Tom M on April 2025


AK Landscaping

323 Quist CT
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro

AK Landscaping

323 Quist CT
5.00(
1
)
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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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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