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It can be difficult to remove a tree from your property. Let us do it in a safe and affordable manner.
Hanging dead branches can create multiple issues for property owners.
Storm brought a tree down? We offer 24/7 emergency removal and clean-up for trees on homes, cars, fences and driveways.
Like changing the oil in your car, your trees need to be trimmed to sustain their longevity.
Tree stump removal creates extra yard space, rids your property of unwanted insects, and provides many other benefits.
If there are trees inhabiting your lot or property, we provide affordable lot clearing services for our customers.
When a tree lands on your house, garage, fence, or car, the last thing you need is a fight with paperwork. At Gildersleeve Tree Service, we work for you, not the insurance company. Our job is to make sure the damage is fully documented, and the work your property needs is clearly spelled out, so nothing gets overlooked.
How we help:
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GILDERSLEEVE TREE SERVICE!!!!! storm took down one of my biggest trees in the back of my house!! The 70+ year old tree landed on my roof, the roof of my next door neighbors, and demolished their privacy fence. I have never had to use a tree service. I opted for my mothers recommendation over the advice of State Farm. I am so happy and pleased with GILDERSLEEVE TREE SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They were absolutely phenomenal, as well as nice, clean, personable, and professional!!!!!! I just wanted to share this bad day made into a positive experience!!!
With over 25 years of storm clean-up experience in Collinsville and the Metro East, we know what your insurance company will ask for. We make sure you have it.
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, balancing, crown reduction, lot clearing, excavation, deadwooding, and more.
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.
Gildersleeve Tree Service is a family-owned and operated business providing residential and commercial customers with prompt and reliable service. For over 25 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.
Tree removal cost depends on the tree’s height and trunk size, how close it is to your house or power lines, whether a crane or bucket truck is needed, and whether you want the stump ground. Because every tree is different, Gildersleeve Tree Service gives free estimates, so you know the exact price before any work starts.
Often, yes, when a storm or other covered event drops a tree onto your house, garage, fence or another insured structure. Policies usually don’t pay to remove a tree that falls without hitting anything, or a dead or diseased tree taken down before it falls. Check your policy. We work with you, the homeowner, not the insurance company: we document the damage and provide an itemized estimate to support your claim.
In most cases, your own homeowners insurance covers storm damage to your property, even when the tree came from next door. If the tree was obviously dead or neglected, the neighbor may be responsible. Your insurance agent can tell you how your policy handles it. Either way, we work with you on the claim, removing the tree and documenting the damage for you.
For most trees, late fall through winter is best, when trees are dormant and their branch structure is easy to see. Oaks should be trimmed between November and March to reduce the risk of oak wilt. Dead, broken or hanging limbs should come down as soon as you notice them, in any season.
Warning signs include large dead branches, bare or thinning sections of the canopy, cracks or cavities in the trunk, a new or worsening lean, mushrooms or soft wood at the base, and bark falling off. If a tree with any of these signs is near your house, driveway or power lines, have it inspected.
Ameren Illinois maintains trees along its main lines and rights-of-way. Trees near the service line that runs from the pole to your house are the homeowner’s responsibility. For work near that line, Ameren can schedule a temporary disconnect so the tree can be trimmed safely, and we can help coordinate it.
Most single-tree removals at a home take a few hours to one day, including cleanup. Large trees that need a crane, several trees, tight spaces or bad weather can add time. Your estimate will tell you what to expect.
Yes. Old stumps can be ground below ground level just like fresh ones. That lets you mow, plant or build over the spot and removes a home for termites and carpenter ants.
