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Avatar for Trump and Sons LLC
Trump and Sons LLC
18026 Malvern Rd
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Trump and Sons LLC
18026 Malvern Rd
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

Trump and Sons LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did an excellent hard job in a few days taking out several trees, including one that was 3-4 feet thick. Price was very good for the amount of effort, cannot recommend more."

Brent K on August 2024

Trump and Sons LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Did an excellent hard job in a few days taking out several trees, including one that was 3-4 feet thick. Price was very good for the amount of effort, cannot recommend more."

Brent K on August 2024


Avatar for Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
125 E Dakota St
4.95(
330
)
Approved Pro
Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc.
125 E Dakota St
4.95(
330
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
1249 local quotes requested

Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. has won the Super Service Award 9 years in a row in 2016 - 2024. Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. and its employees take pride in our work! Our priority is customer service. We are the #1 seamless gutter company in the state of Illinois. We're a tree service company too! We can get to any tree you have with our new Teupen Spider equipment! We are a full service contractor who specializes in 6" residential seamless gutters, gutter guard and we are the only contractor in Illinois who specializes in 7" commercial seamless gutters! At Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. we can take care of all you metal work such as soffit, fascia, window capping, etc. We also do roofing, siding, windows, concrete, garages, room additions, decks, power washing, doors, windows and much more! We cover all of the Rockford and Peoria areas! For a quick response time, call 815.712.1227! Go to our website to see more---https://www.eliteseamlessguttersinc.com

"I have a two-story commercial building located in a downtown business district. We had a bad storm come through and the wind ripped part of the building down on two different sides. The damage was at the very top of the building which was about thirty feet above the sidewalk. Looking up at the building, you could see the exposed bricks, some of which were obviously loose. It wasn’t long before the city building inspector paid a visit and told me that the building was a safety hazard and had to be fixed immediately. I called Elite Seamless Gutters and talked to John. He came out the very next day to look at the building and even met with the building inspector. They got to work and had the job done in less than two days. The building inspector contacted me afterwards and said that the building was up to code and we were good to go. The whole process was simple and stress free. John was professional, and I will definitely call him again if I ever need anymore work done. Would highly recommend Elite Seamless Gutters."

Bernie L on March 2025

Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. has won the Super Service Award 9 years in a row in 2016 - 2024. Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. and its employees take pride in our work! Our priority is customer service. We are the #1 seamless gutter company in the state of Illinois. We're a tree service company too! We can get to any tree you have with our new Teupen Spider equipment! We are a full service contractor who specializes in 6" residential seamless gutters, gutter guard and we are the only contractor in Illinois who specializes in 7" commercial seamless gutters! At Elite Seamless Gutters, Inc. we can take care of all you metal work such as soffit, fascia, window capping, etc. We also do roofing, siding, windows, concrete, garages, room additions, decks, power washing, doors, windows and much more! We cover all of the Rockford and Peoria areas! For a quick response time, call 815.712.1227! Go to our website to see more---https://www.eliteseamlessguttersinc.com

"I have a two-story commercial building located in a downtown business district. We had a bad storm come through and the wind ripped part of the building down on two different sides. The damage was at the very top of the building which was about thirty feet above the sidewalk. Looking up at the building, you could see the exposed bricks, some of which were obviously loose. It wasn’t long before the city building inspector paid a visit and told me that the building was a safety hazard and had to be fixed immediately. I called Elite Seamless Gutters and talked to John. He came out the very next day to look at the building and even met with the building inspector. They got to work and had the job done in less than two days. The building inspector contacted me afterwards and said that the building was up to code and we were good to go. The whole process was simple and stress free. John was professional, and I will definitely call him again if I ever need anymore work done. Would highly recommend Elite Seamless Gutters."

Bernie L on March 2025


Water Works Inc
5703 Weatherstone Way
3.47(
45
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Water Works Inc
5703 Weatherstone Way
3.47(
45
)
39 years of experience

Upon installation of a lawn irrigation system, you will receive 2 seasonal service contract, which includes the start up and shut down of your system, a fertile system which fertilizes your lawn(fee), repels bugs and rust, also a hose enclose which hides your garden hose for those small jobs (fee).

"Installed our system 6 years ago, the system has worked well since install. I would just say get everything in writing and make sure to ask what the life time warranty means. Also check on when they can do you turn on and turn off they are very limited! Where we live they only do one specific day per week so if you cannot be home on that day you will be in trouble twice a year to be home for them."

D C on September 2024

Upon installation of a lawn irrigation system, you will receive 2 seasonal service contract, which includes the start up and shut down of your system, a fertile system which fertilizes your lawn(fee), repels bugs and rust, also a hose enclose which hides your garden hose for those small jobs (fee).

"Installed our system 6 years ago, the system has worked well since install. I would just say get everything in writing and make sure to ask what the life time warranty means. Also check on when they can do you turn on and turn off they are very limited! Where we live they only do one specific day per week so if you cannot be home on that day you will be in trouble twice a year to be home for them."

D C on September 2024


Pearson climbing
7533 St. Rt. 37
No reviews
Pearson climbing
7533 St. Rt. 37
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

We have 3 employees we don't all usually work, we do mostly tree topping but we remove tree and stumps also, we can do jobs as big as clearing out tree lines to just removing a tree dead or to close to the house. We use climbers mostly so we don't destroy yards with bucket trucks and spilling hydrolic oil everywhere.

We have 3 employees we don't all usually work, we do mostly tree topping but we remove tree and stumps also, we can do jobs as big as clearing out tree lines to just removing a tree dead or to close to the house. We use climbers mostly so we don't destroy yards with bucket trucks and spilling hydrolic oil everywhere.


Skoog Landscape & Design
2612 W Le Fevre Rd
1.00(
1
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Skoog Landscape & Design
2612 W Le Fevre Rd
1.00(
1
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56 years of experience

Design/build landscape contracting company. Licensed landscape architect and college trained designers. Construction supervisor has a degree in Landscape Construction. In business under current owner since 1969. More information and photos of some projects on www.skooglandscape.com, www.houzz.com, and pinterest.com.

Design/build landscape contracting company. Licensed landscape architect and college trained designers. Construction supervisor has a degree in Landscape Construction. In business under current owner since 1969. More information and photos of some projects on www.skooglandscape.com, www.houzz.com, and pinterest.com.


Aesthetically Yours
Unknown
1.80(
5
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Aesthetically Yours
Unknown
1.80(
5
)
16 years of experience

I am the sole proprietor and president of a small business run from my home office and is only offered online. www.msaestheticallyyours.com 516 4866781

"This is not a lawn services company in Abilene"

Gordon F on June 2022

I am the sole proprietor and president of a small business run from my home office and is only offered online. www.msaestheticallyyours.com 516 4866781

"This is not a lawn services company in Abilene"

Gordon F on June 2022


The Turf Team, Inc.
4620 W US Route 6
No reviews
The Turf Team, Inc.
4620 W US Route 6
No reviews

The Turf Team, Inc. is a premier lawn equipment dealer and outdoor power equipment service center specializing in landscaping equipment and tractors, as well as all of your outdoor power equipment needs. Located in Morris, IL, and proudly serving the surrounding areas we are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and satisfaction in outdoor power and farm equipment. We provide sales, service, repair and rental options for all of our products. The Turf Team offers: • Commercial lawn mowers • Kubota power equipment • Zero turn mowers • Weed eaters • Residential lawn mower equipment • Garden tractors • Back pack blower • Toro lawn mower and outdoor power equipment • Landscaping contractor equipment • Lawn maintenance contractor equipment • Utility Vehicles Our business is proud to offer excellent equipment from the name brands you trust such as Kubota, Stihl, Honda, Toro, and much more. We also offer commercial equipment sales, repair and rental for tillers, rear tillers, implements, backhoes, excavators and skid-steer loaders. The Turf Team, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of excellence for our customers through integrity, reliability, fair prices, quality products and service. If you need lawn equipment, come by our showroom and we will show you the latest products and services. Call The Turf Team today for more information!

The Turf Team, Inc. is a premier lawn equipment dealer and outdoor power equipment service center specializing in landscaping equipment and tractors, as well as all of your outdoor power equipment needs. Located in Morris, IL, and proudly serving the surrounding areas we are committed to providing the highest level of customer service and satisfaction in outdoor power and farm equipment. We provide sales, service, repair and rental options for all of our products. The Turf Team offers: • Commercial lawn mowers • Kubota power equipment • Zero turn mowers • Weed eaters • Residential lawn mower equipment • Garden tractors • Back pack blower • Toro lawn mower and outdoor power equipment • Landscaping contractor equipment • Lawn maintenance contractor equipment • Utility Vehicles Our business is proud to offer excellent equipment from the name brands you trust such as Kubota, Stihl, Honda, Toro, and much more. We also offer commercial equipment sales, repair and rental for tillers, rear tillers, implements, backhoes, excavators and skid-steer loaders. The Turf Team, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of excellence for our customers through integrity, reliability, fair prices, quality products and service. If you need lawn equipment, come by our showroom and we will show you the latest products and services. Call The Turf Team today for more information!


His and Hers
Unknown
No reviews
His and Hers
Unknown
No reviews
26 years of experience

Husband and Wife team -- he can fix it all. "If Man Can Make It, John Can Fix It" She can clean it all. She takes great care of our babies, pets and home too.

Husband and Wife team -- he can fix it all. "If Man Can Make It, John Can Fix It" She can clean it all. She takes great care of our babies, pets and home too.


Long's Tree Service
1412 E Main Cross St
5.00(
5
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Long's Tree Service
1412 E Main Cross St
5.00(
5
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

PAUL TREE FARMS
12430 STATE ROUTE 125
4.00(
2
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PAUL TREE FARMS
12430 STATE ROUTE 125
4.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
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Tree stump removals FAQs

Yes, grinding a stump is worthwhile if you plan to use the area for planting, recreation, or building. Removing the stump clears space for new landscaping or construction projects. Additionally, as the stump decomposes, it can rob the soil of nitrogen, affecting the growth of other plants. Stumps are also a tripping hazard, making removal a wise choice.

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size, density, and the grinder's performance. A small, soft stump can be ground in 15 minutes, while a large, dense stump may require up to eight hours for complete removal. Factors like the stump's structure and your grinding technique affect how quickly you can remove it.

Grinding a stump is often the best solution for clearing an area for construction or planting. It removes the visible portion of the stump, but the roots remain underground. If you need to remove the roots for long-term stability or design plans, you'll need to hire a professional for full stump and root removal. This ensures your site is completely cleared for future projects.

Leaving a tree stump in your yard can cause several problems. It can become a breeding ground for pests and diseases that might harm nearby trees and structures. Plus, the decaying stump can interfere with your landscaping plans, making mowing difficult and promoting unwanted new growth that can disrupt soil stability. Removing the stump eliminates these risks and improves your yard's safety and appearance.

To effectively kill a stump, you need to interrupt its nutrient supply and speed up decay. Drill holes into the stump and fill them with a concentrated herbicide like glyphosate, rock salt, or Epsom salt. This method ensures the substance penetrates deeply. Alternatively, cover the stump with a dark, heavy-duty tarp to deprive it of sunlight, which accelerates the process. Remember to follow safety guidelines when using these methods.

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