Careful Tree Removal & Storm Cleanup for the North Shore.
Tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and storm cleanup for the Chicago North Shore and northwest suburbs. Straight assessments, free on-site estimates, and careful work around the house.
- Fast Response
- Licensed, Insured Crews
- 24/7 Storm Response
- Free Estimates
- North Shore + NW Suburbs
Before storm seasonTake down that dead ash or leaning limb before the fall winds do it for you - booking non-urgent work now usually means faster scheduling and no emergency rush.
The tree comes down clean, the yard gets left clean.
Tree Removal
Safe removal of dead, damaged, or unwanted trees on North Shore and NW suburban lots.
Learn moreLarge Tree Removal
Mature oak, elm, and maple removal where size and proximity to the house raise the stakes.
Learn moreEmergency Storm Cleanup
24/7 response when a storm off the lake drops a tree or large limb on your property.
Learn moreTree Trimming & Pruning
Structural pruning, deadwooding, and clearance work that keeps mature trees sound.
Learn moreStump Grinding
Grinding stumps below grade so you can replant, re-sod, or reclaim the space.
Learn moreLot & Land Clearing
Clearing brush, scrub, and trees for a build, an addition, or reclaiming an overgrown lot.
Learn moreCrane-Assisted Removal
Crane removals for trees too large, too dead, or too tight to take down any other way.
Learn moreDead Ash Removal
Removing emerald ash borer-killed ash before brittle, dead wood fails on its own.
Learn moreArborist Consultation
An on-site assessment of a tree's health, risk, and whether it needs work at all.
Learn moreFrom your call to a cleared yard, in four steps.
Call or request a free on-site estimate
Reach the office 7 days a week. For storm damage or a hazardous tree over a house, the call is prioritized. For planned work a crew lead visits, walks the property, and gives a written price - usually within a day or two.
On-site assessment & written quote
The estimate looks at each tree's size, condition, and lean, how close it stands to the house and power lines, and how equipment can reach it. That access - not just the tree - is what drives the price, and it is spelled out in writing before any work begins.
Careful removal or trimming
The crew rigs and lowers limbs in sections over structures, uses a crane where a tree is too big or too tight to drop, and protects lawns, beds, and fencing. Larger and hazardous jobs are run by an experienced climber, not guessed at.
Full cleanup & haul-away
Brush is chipped, logs are cut and removed or left stacked if you want the firewood, and stumps are ground on request. The crew rakes down and leaves the yard cleaner than they found it.
A crew that plans the cut, not a chainsaw for hire.
The price and the safety of a removal come down to how equipment reaches the tree and what stands below - so every job is walked and quoted before a cut, not guessed at.
Limbs are rigged and lowered over roofs and beds, a crane is used where a tree is too big or too tight to drop, and the yard is raked down before the crew leaves.
Every job is performed by crews carrying full liability and workers' comp coverage. Certificate of insurance to any homeowner, HOA, or property manager - which matters on work near a house or power line.
From Wilmette and Winnetka to Northbrook, Glenview, and Arlington Heights across Cook and Lake counties.
If a tree you're worried about is fine with a little pruning, that's what you'll hear. No removal for its own sake, no invented urgency.
Get your free on-site estimate
A crew lead will look at the tree, the access, and what stands below, then give you an honest price range in writing. We respond within hours - storm damage 24/7.
Serving the North Shore & NW suburbs.
Cook and Lake counties, from the lakefront to the northwest suburbs. Click your town for local tree notes.
Proof, not promises.
Verifiable and straightforward. Ask for our certificate of insurance, or just call - a real person answers.
Full liability & workers' comp - certificate to any homeowner or HOA.
Every job walked and quoted in writing before a cut - no mystery numbers.
Cook & Lake counties, lakefront to the northwest suburbs.
Trees down on a house, drive, or lines go to the front of the line.
Honest answers, no upsell.
How much does tree removal cost on the North Shore?+
Most single-tree removals run about $1,500-$8,000, driven far more by access than by species. A large oak or elm over a house, tight to power lines, or reachable only from the front yard costs well more than the same tree in an open backyard. Very large or crane-assisted removals can reach $15,000-$20,000. Every job is quoted in writing after an on-site look - the size, lean, and how equipment can reach the tree are what set the number.
Do you handle emergency storm damage?+
Yes. A 24/7 line covers trees or large limbs down on a house, a car, a driveway, or power lines after a storm off the lake. Hazards that threaten the home or block access are prioritized. When a limb is tangled in live utility lines, the power company is called first - that wire is theirs to clear.
What is going on with all the dead ash trees?+
The emerald ash borer has killed a large share of Illinois ash trees over the past decade, and the North Shore's parkway and yard ash have been hit hard. A dead ash gets brittle fast and drops limbs without warning, so standing dead ash near a house or driveway is worth removing before it fails on its own. Dead ash removal is quoted the same way as any other tree - by size and access.
Will removal damage my lawn or garden beds?+
The crew plans equipment paths to protect turf, beds, and hardscape, and uses plywood or mats under heavier machines on soft ground. On tight lots a crane can lift wood straight out over the house instead of dragging it across the yard. Any spot that does get disturbed is raked out before the crew leaves.
Do you grind the stump too?+
Stump grinding is a separate line item, typically $150-$800 depending on the stump's diameter and how many you need done. It can be bundled with a removal or booked on its own. Grindings are raked back into the hole or hauled off, whichever you prefer.
What areas do you serve?+
The Chicago North Shore and northwest suburbs across Cook and Lake counties - from Wilmette, Winnetka, and Highland Park to Northbrook, Glenview, Arlington Heights, and Des Plaines.
Are the crews licensed and insured?+
Yes. The crews carry general liability and workers' comp coverage, and a certificate of insurance is available to any homeowner, HOA, or property manager on request - which matters a great deal on a removal near a house or power line.
How far ahead do I need to book?+
Planned trimming and removals usually schedule within a week or two, faster in the slow season. Storm-damage and hazard calls are handled right away on the 24/7 line. Booking non-urgent work before the fall storm season generally means quicker scheduling.
Ready when you are.
Free on-site estimates, honest recommendations, and careful work around the house. Call now or request an estimate and we'll be in touch within hours.