Find trusted tree services professionals serving Illinois. All contractors are independently researched and certified.
Only companies with a Certified Best Pick® badge meet our strict satisfaction & licensing requirements and are eligible for the Best Pick Guarantee.
Only companies with a Certified Best Pick® badge meet our strict satisfaction & licensing requirements and are eligible for the Best Pick Guarantee.
"For 43 years, Brown Tree Service has been providing quality tree services to the Chicagoland area. Our goal is to provide the absolute best service and experience possible to all of our customers for their unique tree and lawn care needs."
Real homeowners looking for tree services in your area
"I have two trees in the back yard that have branches among power lines to my house. The first is a red bud that is just..."
"Large tree in yard has dead limbs. Large bush need to be removed. General tree trimming."
"Estimate for tree removal and/or trimming. Arbor trimming and tying. Miscellaneous bush, tree, trimming and shaping."
"Need a 100+ year old tree removed from backyard surrounded by power lines."
"I would like an estimate on taking down a tree and trimming a tree"
"Hi, we have three healthy trees that I would like evaluated and the dead branches trimmed."
"Insurance company requests that I remove a tree branch hanging over home in front yard. Please send me a quote. Thx."
"Cut down trees removing stumps and remove all hedges removing roots"
"Interested in an estimate for a tree in our backyard."
"Trim Locust tree Remove Spruce tree"
"Every time we've called, they come to do the job. They're very professional."
Every Best Pick company in Illinois is independently researched and certified annually. We analyze thousands of customer reviews, verify licensing and insurance, and confirm each company meets our strict qualification standards.
We conduct extensive satisfaction surveys and analyze thousands of customer experiences annually.
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Companies earn Best Pick certification through performance alone. Only businesses with 80%+ recommendation rates qualify.
Best Pick status isn't permanent. Every certified company must re-qualify annually.
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We stand behind our certified companies with a financial guarantee up to $2,500.
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Only tree service companies that meet our strict standards earn Best Pick status.
Tree Service companies must maintain a 4.0+ rating and an 80% recommendation rate.
Current state contractor license verification and general liability insurance for tree service work
Minimum 1 year in business with established local presence
Maintain active business registration and in good standing with the state
Consistent tree service service quality across all projects
Must re-qualify every year through new research
Common questions about Certified Best Pick® tree services companies in Illinois
Best Pick Certified Tree Services companies in Chicago, IL have earned their status through independent consumer research—not paid placement. To qualify, a company must meet strict standards:
Certification is re-verified annually, ensuring continued performance.
No. Tree Services companies cannot buy Best Pick Certification, improved ratings, or better placement. Our research team independently evaluates companies based on customer satisfaction, licensing, insurance, and business stability—before any business relationship exists.
Companies that earn certification pay a participation fee after qualifying, which covers the cost of ongoing research and publication. This fee has no influence on whether a company qualifies or how they appear in our directory.
The Best Pick Guarantee provides financial protection—up to $2,500 in labor costs—if a Certified Best Pick Tree Services company fails to deliver on their commitments.
To be eligible:
This guarantee applies only to Certified Best Pick companies, not Standard Pros. Full terms are available on our guarantee page.
