September 2025

Certified arborists inspecting a residential tree to meet local tree removal permits and safety requirements.

Tree Removal Permits and Legal Rules for Residential

Tree Removal Permits: What Homeowners Need to Know Before Cutting Anything Down Think you can just remove that tree in your backyard? Your local ordinances may say otherwise. Whether you’re planning an outdoor renovation or dealing with a hazardous tree after a storm, tree removal involves more than just a chainsaw and a Saturday morning. […]

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Certified arborists assessing a large tree too close to a yellow house for safety and foundation risks.

Is That Tree Too Close to Your Home? How to Decide—and What to Do

Assessing a Tree Too Close to Your Home and Taking Safe Action A well-placed tree adds beauty, shade, and value to your property. But a tree too close to your house? That’s a different story. It can silently compromise your foundation, attract pests, and become a storm hazard—especially in areas like DuPage and Kane County

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