Tree Trimming and Pruning with Pro Tree Service
Pro Tree Service provides tree trimming services across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Trees add value, beauty, and function to a property. Good pruning keeps them healthy, well shaped, and safe. Our certified arborists handle seasonal maintenance and emergency work alike. Estimates are free, and we answer the phone at any hour.
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Professional Trimming Services for Healthier Trees
Trimming does more than shape a canopy. It removes deadwood before gravity finds it. It also opens the crown, so air and light reach the interior branches. Because wind passes through a thinned canopy, well-pruned trees hold up better in storms. Our crews follow accepted industry standards on every job. That means no topping, no stripping the interior, and no stubs that invite decay. For background on why cut placement matters, the International Society of Arboriculture publishes homeowner guidance at TreesAreGood.org.
Understanding Tree Trimming Cost
Price follows the work, not a flat rate card. Size, species, access, and what sits underneath the tree all move the number. A backyard ornamental behind a locked gate costs differently than a parkway maple we can reach with a bucket truck. We quote in writing before anything starts, and the quote holds. Concerned about pricing? Show us a reasonable written quote from another company. We will match it and beat it by 10% under our Best Price Guarantee. See also the importance of regular tree and bush trimming.
When to Call for Professional Trimming Services
DIY trimming leads to property damage, injuries, and long-term harm to the tree. Call a professional when:
- Branches are diseased, dying, or storm-damaged
- Trees have grown into utility lines or over a neighboring property
- Limbs block a sidewalk or street, or hang over a driveway
- Plantings underneath are failing from lack of sunlight
- Trees and shrubs have lost their shape and need reworking
The Best Time of Year to Prune
It depends on the goal. Structural work goes best in late winter or early spring, before the buds break. Because the canopy is bare, defects are easy to see, and dormant cuts limit sap loss and disease risk. Aesthetic shaping is different. Many clients want to see the finished look as we go, so we trim in leaf and adjust in real time. Oaks are the one firm exception. Avoid pruning them in the growing season, since open wounds attract the beetles that spread oak wilt. Read more about our approach.
Our Signature Trimming Services
We offer four specialized cuts, matched to what the tree and the site need.
Tree Windowing
Selective branch removal opens a sight line without compromising the tree. Use it to recover a view, a sign, or light to a window. Learn more about tree windowing.
Canopy Thinning
Thinning reduces wind resistance and lets more light through the crown. As a result, the tree moves with a storm instead of fighting it. Learn more about canopy thinning.
Canopy Elevation and Raising
Lifting the lower branches restores clearance for people, mowers, and vehicles. It also keeps limbs off a roof or a fence line. Learn more about canopy elevation.
Canopy Reduction
Reduction controls overall size and restores structural balance. Done correctly, it shortens limbs back to living laterals rather than topping the tree. Learn more about canopy reduction.
Each cut serves tree health, longevity, and safety. Ask us which one your tree actually needs.
Why Choose Pro Tree Service
- Decades of experience — we have worked Chicagoland trees for a long time
- Certified arborists — trained people making the cuts, not day labor
- Transparent pricing — written scope, no hidden fees
- Best Price Guarantee — we match a reasonable written estimate and beat it by 10%
- Insured and bonded — your property is covered while we work
We also handle tree and bush removal and stump removal when trimming is not enough. Serving Chicago and the surrounding communities.
Get a Free Estimate on Trimming Services
Tell us what you are looking at. Then you will get a straight answer on scope, timing, and cost. We schedule estimates any day of the week.
19253 South Blackhawk Parkway #80
Mokena, Illinois 60448
708-424-5885
Inquiries@protreeservice.com
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