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Tree Service in Chicago, IL

Compare 8 local tree service pros. Typical service: $315–$883.

Top Tree Service Companies in Chicago

  1. 1.Discount Professional Tree Removal, Inc.

    4.9★ (35 reviews)

    4.9★ from 35 reviews

    +17738799355Website

  2. 2.La Brothers Tree Service

    4.1★ (34 reviews)

    4.1★ from 34 reviews

    +17732393570

  3. 3.Tree Cutters Experts Inc

    5.0★ (13 reviews)

    5.0★ from 13 reviews

    +17738855322Website

  4. 4.Jose Tree Care

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

    +17736000797

  5. 5.Urgent Tree Care

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +18553213618

  6. 6.JC Prime Tree and Snow Removal Service

    5.0★ (6 reviews)

    5.0★ from 6 reviews

    +17734575222

  7. 7.J&L Tree & Stump Removal Inc

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

  8. 8.Singleton Landscaping & Tree

    +17739083413

Tree Service Cost in Chicago

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Chicago
Tree trimming$315–$883/job
Tree removal$504–$1,891/job
Stump grinding$189–$567/job
Storm damage removal$631–$2,522/job

Tree Service prices in Chicago run about 26% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 8 companies serving Chicago, rated 4.7★ on average across 108 customer reviews.

Chicago Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Chicago's weather means for scheduling tree service.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 27
Annual precipitation
39.09"
Heating degree days
5,989
Cooling degree days
1,045
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan18.2°31.5°2.06"
Feb21.7°35.8°1.94"
Mar30.9°46.8°2.72"
Apr41.7°59.2°3.64"
May51.6°70.2°4.13"
Jun62.1°79.9°4.06"
Jul67.5°84.2°4.01"
Aug66.2°82.1°3.99"
Sep57.5°75.3°3.31"
Oct45.7°62.8°3.24"
Nov34.5°48.6°3.42"
Dec22.7°35.3°2.57"

NOAA station data 5.14 miles from Chicago.

Permits & Regulations in IL

  • Illinois does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade
  • Tree removal is commonly governed by municipal tree ordinances rather than state law
  • Treating trees with pesticides for hire requires licensing through the Illinois Department of Agriculture

License required: No state arborist license; IDOA pesticide license for chemical treatment

Sources: agr.illinois.gov

Tree Service FAQs for Chicago

How much does tree trimming cost in Chicago?

Tree trimming in Chicago typically runs $315-$883 per job.

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Chicago, IL?

In IL, Illinois does not license arborists or tree services as a distinct trade. Check Chicago ordinances before removal, since tree rules are usually municipal rather than statewide.

How many tree services cover Chicago?

We track 8 tree professionals serving Chicago.

How does Chicago rainfall affect tree work?

Chicago averages 39.09 inches a year, and saturated ground is when weakened root plates fail, which is why storm calls cluster after heavy rain.

How long do Chicago trees keep growing?

With 1,045 cooling degree days and summer highs near 84F, Chicago trees put on growth for much of the year, so trimming intervals here are shorter than in cold climates.

Is tree work in Chicago more expensive than the national average?

Tree work in Chicago runs about +26.1% versus the national average.

Do Chicago trees face winter damage?

Winter lows near 18F and 5,989 heating degree days set how much Chicago trees risk limb loss from cold and ice loading.

When should I prune trees in Chicago?

Dormant pruning works best, which in Chicago means after the first frost around October 27 and before spring growth starts.