5 Best Tree Removal Services in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A dangerous overhanging limb after a Chicago windstorm needs a tree removal crew that shows up fast, not a company you're vetting for the first time mid-emergency. Huber Tree Expert alone has logged 681 Google reviews at a perfect 5.0, and several other companies on this page have served Cook and DuPage counties for decades, so there's real history to check before you call.

Short answer: For tree removal in Chicago, Huber Tree Expert leads on review volume and rating (a perfect 5.0 stars across 681 Google reviews), followed by County Tree Service (4.7, 164 reviews) and The Davey Tree Expert Company (4.7, 137 reviews). Several crews here have served the same families for 15 to 30 years and handle emergency storm response.

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1. Huber Tree Expert
2. Lawn Love of Chicago
3. Chicago Christmas Tree
4. County Tree Service
5. The Davey Tree Expert…
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Chicago's Top Tree Removal Crews, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Huber Tree Expert	5.0 ★	681	Whole-yard removal and stump grinding	View ›
2	Lawn Love of Chicago	4.5 ★	625	Ongoing lawn and tree maintenance packages	View ›
3	Chicago Christmas Tree	4.6 ★	271	Not a tree removal service	View ›
4	County Tree Service	4.7 ★	164	Large or dangerous tree jobs	View ›
5	The Davey Tree Expert Company	4.7 ★	137	Certified arborist care for valued trees	View ›

5 Best Tree Removal Services in Chicago (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Huber Tree Expert

5.0681 Google reviews

Huber Tree Expert is a Berwyn, Illinois tree service founded in 1987, offering tree removal, stump grinding, tree trimming, ornamental pruning and land clearing for Cook and DuPage counties, including Oak Park, LaGrange and River Forest. Family-owned since its founding, it's the most-reviewed tree company on this page by a wide margin.

What people praise

Handled complex jobs like removing 18 storm-damaged mature trees with precision
Long-term customers report using the company for nearly 30 years
Crews leave the property, and adjacent properties, cleaner than they found them
Reasonable pricing according to multiple reviewers

Worth knowing

As one of the busier and most-reviewed crews in the area, popular time slots may book up

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating5 / 5

Review volume681 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-rated tree company on this page by a large margin, with a track record spanning nearly three decades. A safe default for anything from a single tree to a whole-yard cleanup.

Website +1708-367-3855 Directions

1622 Scoville Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Lawn Love of Chicago

4.5625 Google reviews

Lawn Love of Chicago is a national lawn care and property maintenance service operating in Chicago, offering lawn mowing, bush trimming, gutter cleaning, snow removal and related yard care through an app-based booking and pricing system. It's a broader property maintenance company rather than a dedicated tree removal specialist, with tree-adjacent services like bush trimming and yard cleanup as part of its offering.

What people praise

App-based scheduling makes it easy to book recurring service
Named technicians praised repeatedly for detailed, consistent work
Large volume of reviews reflecting broad usage across the city
Handles seasonal work like leaf removal and snow removal alongside lawn care

Worth knowing

Some reviewers report inconsistency in which technician is sent and confusion over app-generated pricing
Not a dedicated tree removal specialist, better suited to ongoing yard maintenance than a full tree take-down

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.5 / 5

Review volume625 · 92th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: Useful for recurring yard maintenance and smaller tree-adjacent jobs like trimming, but for an actual tree removal job, the dedicated tree services on this page are a better fit.

Website +1312-971-9344 Directions

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Chicago Christmas Tree

4.6271 Google reviews

This Google listing is for the annual Chicago Christmas Tree display in Millennium Park, a seasonal civic attraction and lighting event, not a tree removal or tree care company. Reviews describe the holiday display itself rather than any tree service work.

What people praise

Not applicable, this is not a tree removal business

Worth knowing

This listing is a tourist attraction, not a tree removal company, and cannot help with tree work

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.6 / 5

Review volume271 · 86th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 months ago

Info completenesshours

Rating breakdown74% 5-star

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Our take: This entry reflects Google's own categorization data, not a tree service. If you need tree removal in Chicago, see the dedicated tree companies on this page instead.

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Chicago, IL 60601

#4🕑 Open 7 days

County Tree Service

4.7164 Google reviews

County Tree Service is a Stickney, Illinois tree care company serving the greater Chicago metro, including Cook, DuPage and Will counties, for over 25 years. It handles tree removal, pruning, stump grinding and emergency storm-damage response, with staff trained to manage urgent removals using proper equipment.

What people praise

Handled a job removing ten trees over 80 feet tall in a day and a half
Moved up an appointment after a tree fell and narrowly missed a customer's house
Pricing described as significantly below competing estimates by multiple reviewers
Thorough cleanup after large, multi-day jobs

Worth knowing

Business listing shows no claimed status on Google, worth confirming licensing and insurance directly

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume164 · 81th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: The strongest pick here for a large or genuinely dangerous tree job, with a track record of handling oversized jobs quickly and at a lower price than competitors.

Website +1708-484-4808 Directions

6600 41st St, Stickney, IL 60402

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

The Davey Tree Expert Company

4.7137 Google reviews

The Davey Tree Expert Company is the Chicago office of a national tree care company operating since 1880, offering tree trimming and pruning, tree removal and plant health care through insured, ISA Certified Arborists. It serves Chicago and nearby communities including Oak Park, River Forest and Elmwood Park, with a focus on proactive, science-based tree health management rather than just removal.

What people praise

Long-term customers report using the same arborist for years running
Handled a technically difficult removal of a leaning tree over a deck without damage
Certified arborists bring science-backed knowledge of local pests and soil conditions
Consistently clean, thorough work described across reviews

Worth knowing

As a larger national company, pricing may run higher than smaller local operators

Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume137 · 75th

Confidencemoderate

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown88% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for anyone who wants their trees managed by certified arborists focused on long-term tree health, not just a one-off removal, backed by well over a century of company history.

Website +1312-462-0065 Directions

340 N Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the company’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, measured against other Chicago tree removal services on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does tree removal cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on tree size, height, access and whether the job is an emergency. None of the businesses on this page publish fixed pricing online, so get a written, itemized quote before agreeing to any work.

Serving all of Chicago

These tree removal companies cover Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including Berwyn, Stickney, Oak Park, River Forest, LaGrange and Elmwood Park. Searching for tree removal near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a tree removal company

Are you licensed and insured for tree removal in Illinois?
Is your team ISA certified, and will a certified arborist be on site?
Is the quote a flat rate, or does it depend on tree height and access?
How quickly can you respond to an emergency or storm-damaged tree?
Does the quote include full cleanup and debris haul-away?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these tree removal companies?

We started from every tree removal service in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can any of these companies handle emergency tree removal in Chicago?

Yes. County Tree Service and Huber Tree Expert have both responded to urgent, dangerous tree situations, including trees that had already fallen or were leaning over a structure.

Do I need a certified arborist for tree removal in Chicago?

It’s not always required, but Davey Tree and several other companies on this page employ ISA Certified Arborists, which is worth prioritizing for larger or more valuable trees.

The bottom line

Huber Tree Expert is the safe default on sheer track record and rating, while County Tree Service is the stronger call for a large or genuinely urgent removal. Get a written quote and confirm insurance before any crew starts work.

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