For homeowners · Illinois
By Umair Nawaz, founder of Lirevon Updated How we check facts
Local facts
From our own October 2026 check of Google Maps listings for "tree service" and "tree removal". Totals only: we do not name or rank these companies.
25
tree service companies we found in the Chicago area
44%
of those listings had no website
51
Google reviews on the median listing
106–268
reviews on the three most-reviewed listings
Source: our October 2026 check of 25 tree companies in Chicago. See the Illinois data report and open data.
Trees and pests
State-level lists as of 2026, not a survey of Chicago; check your state's official pest map. Ask a certified arborist or your county extension office what is active near you. More in tree care in Illinois.
Storm season
Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and strong straight-line winds are most likely from March to August. Ice storms and heavy snow can break limbs from December to February.
After a storm: stay clear of leaning or split trees, call the utility for downed lines and 911 if anyone is in danger. Read what to do after a storm or see live storm warnings.
Permits
We could not confirm a city tree permit rule for Chicago. Call the city planning or forestry office before removing a large tree, and check your HOA rules.
Short explanation, not legal advice. See tree permits by city and what to ask about permits.
Hiring checklist
Compare quotes side by side with our free quote comparison checklist, or read how to hire a tree service and questions to ask.
Opt-in only
These Chicago companies claimed a free profile and asked to be shown. Everything on a profile was supplied by the owner. Listed in alphabetical order: no ranking, no pay-to-rank, and not an endorsement.
No Chicago company has claimed a profile yet. To see local companies, search Google Maps for "tree service near me", read their reviews and get two or three written quotes.
Own a tree service in Chicago?
Free, opt-in, and you can change or remove it any time. We also help tree companies answer every call: missed-call text-back, follow-up, booking and review requests.
Get two or three written quotes from insured local companies, ask for proof of insurance sent by the insurer, read recent Google reviews and ask who handles any city permit. In our October 2026 check we found 25 tree companies listed on Google Maps in the Chicago area, so you have choices.
Our October 2026 check of Google Maps found 25 tree service companies in the Chicago, IL area after removing duplicates, franchises and unrelated businesses. The real number may be higher, because some crews are not on Google Maps.
Not on its own. 44% of the Chicago listings we checked had no website. Look instead at insurance, a written quote, recent reviews and how clearly they answer your questions.
There is no magic number. The median Chicago listing we checked had 51 reviews and the three most-reviewed had between 106 and 268 reviews. A newer company can be good with few reviews; read what customers say and how the owner replies.
We could not confirm a city rule for Chicago. Call the city planning or forestry office before removing a large tree, and check your HOA. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and strong straight-line winds are most likely from March to August. Ice storms and heavy snow can break limbs from December to February. Have large trees near the house checked before the season starts.
Winter, while trees are dormant, is a good time to prune many trees. Oaks are usually pruned in the cold months, because pruning in the growing season can raise the risk of oak wilt. Ask an arborist about local timing. Ask a certified arborist about your tree.
It depends on the tree size, how close it is to the house or lines, access for equipment, cleanup and stump work. We do not publish prices for tree work. Get two or three written quotes so you can compare.
We only name a company when its owner claims a free profile and agrees to show it. We do not rank companies, there is no pay-to-rank, and claimed profiles are shown in alphabetical order. To see every local company, search Google Maps and read their reviews.
Claim your free profile on our claim page. We confirm you run the business by phone or email before anything goes live, and you can ask us to change or remove it at any time.
Lirevon does not do tree work. Short explanation, not legal or insurance advice. Spotted a mistake? See our corrections page.