Winnetka · Glencoe · Wilmette
Tree removal, with the details in view.
Planning tree removal in Winnetka, Glencoe, or Wilmette? Start with the tree, the access, and what you want included.
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What to include in your request
Tell us how many trees are involved and whether they are in the front, side, or back yard. Describe what you have noticed, such as broken branches, visible damage, or interference with a planned project. You do not need to diagnose the tree or identify its species.
Note gates, narrow passages, slopes, nearby structures, and overhead wires. Take photos only from a safe location; do not climb the tree or approach hanging limbs.
Compare the same scope of work
Ask each provider to put these details in writing:
- Which trees and branches are included
- Whether the estimate includes stump grinding, and to what depth
- Whether logs, branches, and wood chips will be removed or left on site
- How equipment will reach the tree and how the property will be protected
- Who handles any required permit and replacement planting
- The price, payment terms, exclusions, and proposed schedule
Ask the company performing the work for current insurance documentation and any credentials relevant to the job. Do not assume those have been verified by this website.
Check village requirements before work begins
Removal rules differ by town and project. Use the location guides for links to official village information:
A referral request is not a permit application or approval. Confirm the requirements for your property directly with the village.
Does removal include the stump?
It depends on the provider’s estimate. Ask whether stump grinding, chip removal, backfilling, and lawn restoration are included or priced separately.
Can I get a price from a photo?
Photos can help describe the project. The provider decides whether a site visit is needed before giving an estimate. Tree size, condition, access, and nearby obstacles can affect the work involved.
Is this an emergency service?
No. This form is not an emergency dispatch service. Stay clear of a fallen tree or damaged wires. For immediate danger, call emergency services; report electrical hazards to the utility.
Your tree removal estimate checklist
Use this checklist when requesting and comparing estimates in Winnetka, Glencoe, or Wilmette. Keep a copy of each provider’s written scope so you can compare what is included.
1. Describe the tree and the site
- How many trees are involved, and where are they?
- Why are you considering removal?
- Are there nearby buildings, fences, other trees, or overhead wires?
- Is access limited by gates, narrow paths, slopes, or parking?
- Can you take helpful photos from a safe location?
You do not need to climb, inspect damaged limbs, or identify a disease yourself.
2. Confirm the local requirements
- Does the village require a removal permit or inspection?
- Is the tree on private property, a boundary, or a public parkway?
- Who will apply for any required permit?
- Are replacement planting, deposits, or other conditions involved?
- Does related construction or a slope impact area affect the project?
Start with the official resources linked from our Winnetka, Glencoe, and Wilmette guides. Confirm the requirements for your property directly with the village before work begins.
3. Compare the full work scope
Ask the provider to specify:
- Exactly which tree or trees will be removed
- Stump grinding depth and any roots included
- Whether logs, branches, and wood chips stay or go
- Whether backfilling, soil, seed, or other restoration is included
- Equipment access and how the lawn, driveway, and nearby property will be protected
- Who handles any replacement planting
4. Check the company and written terms
- Ask for current insurance documentation and relevant credentials
- Confirm which company will perform the work
- Get the total estimate and exclusions in writing
- Ask about deposits, payment timing, cancellation terms, and possible additional charges
- Confirm the proposed schedule and what could change it
Do not assume a referral means that credentials, coverage, or availability have been independently verified.
5. Keep your project information together
Save the estimate, permit correspondence, approved scope, and provider’s contact details. If your plans change, ask for an updated written scope before the additional work starts.