Olson Tree Service, Inc
Family-owned, the firm works in Rockford, Machesney Park, Roscoe and Loves Park, doing removal, hazard assessment and stump grinding. It also keeps Saturday mornings.
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Storm and tree damage in Rockford
Arborists and roofers for storm damage.
11 pros in Rockford
Storm damage in Rockford has a recent history. A derecho crossed northern Illinois on August 10, 2020, with 70 mph winds, and left thousands without power in under two hours. It also spawned three tornadoes, one of which destroyed a home near Spring Creek and Mulford Road. In February 2023 a freezing rainstorm left 2,683 residents in Winnebago County still without power two days later. Ice, wind and heavy June rain all put weight on trees. When you hire for tree removal, storm clean-up or roof repair, ask first where the tree stands. Rockford requires a written permit from the City Forester to remove or plant a tree in the public right-of-way, so a crew should not start on a street tree without one. Ask who applies for it. Property owners must also keep branches at least 15 feet above the public street and nine feet above other public places. Ask for a written quote that names the work, the cleanup and the haul-away.
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Tree Care Enterprises
Emergency calls for fallen trees and hazardous limbs are taken across Rockford, and service reaches Belvidere and Cherry Valley too. Hazard tree assessment and stump grinding round out the work.
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Busy Beaver Tree Care
Based in Roscoe and family-owned, the firm removes, trims and prunes trees, including storm-damaged ones. It is open on weekdays and works in Roscoe and surrounding areas.
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O & O Tree Service
Over 30 years in business, the firm handles storm damage cleanup, removal, trimming and stump grinding in Rockford and Winnebago.
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ASAP Tree Pros, Inc.
Operating day and night, every day, the company trims and removes trees across Rockford, Machesney Park and Loves Park. Snow clearance is also offered, and it has run since 2005.
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Soppa’s Tree Service, Inc.
Serving Rockford and nearby towns since 2000, the firm works seven days a week and offers tree removal, pruning and stump grinding.
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Smetters Tree Service
Since 2018, this family-owned business handles tree removal, pruning and stump grinding for Rockford, Belvidere, Beloit and Caledonia, with emergency calls day and night.
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Brigzys Tree Service
Storm cleanup and emergency tree work are offered alongside hazard tree assessment for property in Rockford, Roscoe, Beloit and Janesville. The business is family-owned and gives free estimates.
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Cruz Tree Services
Removal of trees near power lines or homes after heavy storms is a focus, alongside pruning, stump grinding and brush chipping. Open seven days a week, early morning to evening.
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Wolf Bros Tree Service
Storm damage repair and cleanup sit alongside trimming and removal for Rockford and Caledonia. The family-owned firm has operated since 1999, and financing is available.
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Woodchuck Tree Service
Around the clock, every day, this family-owned firm removes and prunes trees and grinds stumps across Beloit, Belvidere and Cherry Valley.
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What to know in Rockford
A derecho hit northern Illinois on August 10, 2020, with 70 mph winds, and left thousands without power in under two hours. It also spawned three tornadoes, one of which destroyed a home near Spring Creek and Mulford Road in Rockford.
The Rockford 1991-2020 climate normals show annual precipitation of 37.24 inches. Monthly precipitation peaks at 5.23 inches in June.
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Before you hire
For a tree near power lines, call your utility first: only a utility-certified arborist should work within 3 m of the wires.
Ask which permits the job needs and who will get them; your municipal building department can tell you before work starts.
Ask about liability insurance and workers’ compensation cover before anyone works on your roof or property.
Questions about hiring in Rockford
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Rockford?
If the tree is in the public right-of-way, yes. Rockford requires a written permit from the City Forester to remove or plant a tree there. Before work starts, ask the crew whether the tree is on your lot or on city land, and who will apply for the permit. City of Rockford (source, opens in a new tab)
How high should branches be above the street?
Rockford requires property owners to keep trees and shrubs trimmed so the lowest branches leave at least 15 feet of clearance over the public street and at least nine feet over other public places. Tell a trimming crew which of these applies to your tree. City of Rockford (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a tree or storm clean-up quote include?
Ask for a written quote that names the address, the trees or limbs involved, and the work to be done. It should say whether cleanup, stump work and haul-away are included, and who handles any permit. Ask for proof of insurance before anyone climbs or cuts.
How do I compare quotes after a big storm?
Get at least two written quotes for the same scope, so you compare like with like. Check what each one covers, such as removal, cleanup and roof repair. Be careful with anyone who pushes you to decide on the spot or asks for full payment before work begins.