Gray Tree Service
Gray Tree Service is a full service tree care company that has served Chicago and the surrounding suburbs since 1940. Across 75+ years the crew has handled tree removal regardless of size, trimming, shaping, topping, pruning and dead wooding, stump grinding, brush clearing, and spraying for common diseases, supported by a Certified Arborist and a strict in-house training program that every employee completes. Tree care is performed in accordance with the nationally recognized ANSI A300 standards along with all local codes and ordinances, and the company is licensed, bonded, and fully insured with liability, property, and workman's comp coverage. The team specializes in 24-hour emergency service and dangerous tree work, with phones manned 24 hours a day when storms come through. Estimates are free, satisfaction is guaranteed, and payment is never asked for up front.
Services
Tree removal
Storm and dangerous tree work
Tree trimming
Tree shaping
Tree topping, pruning, and dead wooding
Why choose us?
Location & hours
302 Kenneth Dr, Mt Prospect, IL 60056, USA
FAQs
Do you offer emergency tree service?
Yes. Gray Tree Service specializes in 24-hour emergency service and dangerous tree work. The phones are manned 24 hours a day, and a fleet of specialized vehicles and equipment operated by skilled staff is deployed to handle storm damage and emergency tree removal.
Are your estimates free?
Yes. Estimates and quotes are free, and the team aims to get back to you within a 24 to 48 hour response time. You can have someone come out to you, or send videos and photos of your property and tree needs so a service plan can be determined.
Are you licensed and insured?
Gray Tree Service is licensed, bonded, and fully insured with general liability, property, and workman's comp insurance. That coverage applies to accidental property damage, and it means you are not liable for damages if someone is accidentally hurt on your property.
How long have you been in business?
Gray Tree Service was founded in 1940 and has served Chicago and the surrounding suburbs for 75+ years. The company has been an A-rated, screened and approved Angie's List member since 2002 and has been a Super Service Award recipient on multiple occasions.
What tree services do you provide?
Services include tree removal regardless of size, storm and dangerous tree work, tree trimming, tree shaping, tree topping, pruning and dead wooding, stump grinding, brush clearing, debris cleanup, and spraying for all common diseases. Free wood chips and firewood delivery are also offered.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree?
Most municipalities require permission, via a permit, to remove trees exceeding a certain diameter, excluding dead trees or invasive species. The permit cost is minimal, and Gray Tree Service will file the necessary application for you.
Will you clean up and haul away the wood and debris?
Yes. Gray Tree Service will always dispose of the wood resulting from the work on your trees unless you state otherwise, and the crew provides a thorough cleanup. The goal is to leave every site immaculate.
How often should my trees be pruned?
Based on the location of the tree, if done correctly, a tree should be pruned every 4 to 5 years. A Gray Tree Service expert can evaluate your trees and advise on timing based on their specific cultural conditions.