Collinsville, IL’s Trusted Tree Service for Over 25 Years

We Also Serve Fairview Heights, Glen Carbon, Maryville, O’Fallon, and Troy

Our Tree Care Services

Tree Removal

It can be difficult to remove a tree from your property. Let us do it in a safe and affordable manner.

Limb Removal

Hanging dead branches can create multiple issues for property owners.

Storm Damage Clean-ups

Hanging dead branches can create multiple issues for property owners.

Tree Trimming

Like changing the oil in your car, your trees need to be trimmed to sustain their longevity.

Stump Grinding

Tree stump removal creates extra yard space, rids your property of unwanted insects, and provides many other benefits.

Lot Clearing

If there are trees inhabiting your lot or property, we provide affordable lot clearing services for our customers.

Professional and Reliable Tree Service You Can Trust

From storm cleanup to dangerous tree removal, our experts are experienced in the job. Gildersleeve Tree Service specializes in stump grinding and removal, trimming, topping, and shaping, pruning, lacing, and thinning, tree feeding and fertilizing, balancing, crown reduction, lot clearing, excavation, dead wooding, and more.

  • Fully Licensed & Insured
  • Affordable Rates
  • Insurance Claim Specialists
  • 25 Years Of Experience

We offer crane services to assist with the removal of dangerous trees, and large, hazardous trees are our specialty. Gildersleeve has a 60-foot bucket truck to service even the tallest of trees. Business owners can choose to schedule regular maintenance, ensuring the outside appearance of their business is always in pristine condition. From broken limbs to corrective pruning, our tree care professionals can offer quality service to both residential and commercial customers. Contact Gildersleeve Tree Service for exceptional service and competitive pricing. 

When hiring a tree service, it’s important to make sure they’re experienced and knowledgeable in the handling of hazardous limbs and trees. It’s also vital that the company carries insurance in case an accident were to occur, you’re not left held responsible. Rest assured that with Gildersleeve Tree Service, you’ll receive expert service by licensed and insured professionals. Call today to schedule a free estimate. We look forward to your business.

Locally Owned & Operated

For over 25 years

Gildersleeve Tree Service is a family-owned and operated business providing residential and commercial customers with prompt and reliable service. For over 20 years, Lee Gildersleeve has dedicated himself to offering the best in full-service tree care, as well as providing personal attention to every job, big or small. By providing 24-hour emergency service and being knowledgeable in all aspects of tree services, the team at Gildersleeve Tree Service can provide you with the level of service you’d expect from a professional tree care company.

Satisfied Customers

Tonya N.
“We may have had to wait a bit to get our huge tree down, but it was well worth it!! I would highly recommend Gildersleeve Tree Service to anyone! Lee went above & beyond to make sure we were completely satisfied with the work before he even took a penny. I am glad we chose to go with them & will brag on them to anyone looking for a tree service, of how exceptional they were."
Mike S.
“Good communication, excellent price, impressive competence. There were a few challenges (fencing, wires, neighbor, traffic, soft ground, etc) which were all resolved professionally."
Aimee Renee
"Very impressed with Gildersleeve Tree Service!! They did great work getting a tree off of our roof! The work they did to clean up at the end of the day was amazing! HIGHLY recommend this company!"
Mike H.
“In one word, Fantastic!! Great people to work with, reasonable price, and they did a great job. I hired them to trim a maple and remove a pine in my front yard. They cleaned up so well I could not even tell they were there…I highly recommend them.”
Jennifer R.
I called Gildersleeve for a 2nd quote, which I never get more than one. They were $1500 less than the first quote. Work performed was impeccable!! Very professional and polite. Recommend 100%!!
Edward P.
I had Lee come out and give a bid on 5 trees that I needed removed, he gave me a great price for what I needed removed and did a great job removing all the trees and removing the stumps. His crew did a wonderful job cleaning up and were very professional and just a great group of people.

Essential Queries for Hiring Tree Experts

Pose these inquiries prior to selecting a firm; reliable experts will readily share details on their operations.

Qualifications & Operations

Bonded, licensed, insured?

Vital safeguard against responsibility for mishaps, harms, or asset issues during operations. Confirm coverage to ensure peace of mind.

Supply latest client referrals? Online Reviews?

Seek contacts from projects finished recently, like last 30-60 days, for fresh insights into service standards and client happiness.

Years established?

Opt for tree service companies with solid history and sector know-how. Extended presence signals dependability and skilled handling of tasks.

Employ subs? Present on-site?

Outsourcing may lead to accountability gaps in case of accidents or subpar results. Verify direct oversight for quality assurance.

Apply spikes in trimming?

These tools inflict lasting harm on bark during maintenance. True specialists reserve them solely for complete tree removals.

Project Details & Precautions

Furnish full written bid?

Demand a precise document outlining tasks, supplies, schedule, and pricing to dodge unexpected fees and clarify expectations.

Safeguard my property?

Inquire on strategies to shield yard, grass, plants, irrigation, and buildings from heavy machinery, and limb impacts.

Manage waste and tidy-up?

Confirm if removal of branches, trunks, and mulch is part of the fee or additional. Specify all in contract for clarity.

Quote covers stump removal?

Often an optional extra in standard takedowns to manage costs; check details, as some offer combined deals at lower rates.

Tools and approaches applied?

Discuss procedures, especially vehicle paths or gear use; highlight restricted areas, utility spots, and demand no harm to premises.

Duration estimate?

Timeline varies by scope, tree count, conditions like rain. Require justification; rushed bids might hint at shortcuts or inferior execution.

Evidence of expertise?

Evaluate via online presence, project images, call responsiveness, and maintained tools—these reflect overall commitment and competence.

Protect yourself, your home, and your trees by asking the right questions before hiring any tree service.