(815) 409-6515 www.libertytreeservice.net
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder
Emergency and Storm: Storm Cleanup, Quick Response
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience, Stump Removal
Specialty Expertise: Works Near Power Lines
Credentials and Trust: Family Owned, Insured, Licensed
Customer Experience: Free Estimates, Affordable, Cleanup Included
We are a family owned and operated tree care company that takes pride in our exceptional customer service and lightning-fast response times. With a rich history of serving our community for many years, we have become known for our unparalleled expertise and dedication to providing top-quality tree care services. From tree removal to pruning and trimming, our skilled team of professionals has the experience and equipment needed to get the job done safely and efficiently. We are committed to ensuring your complete satisfaction and look forward to the opportunity to exceed your expectations. Contact us today to experience the Liberty Tree Service difference! We are licensed and insured.
5.0 from 249 reviews
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is a core capability for Liberty Tree Service, often bundled with tree removal in Joliet and nearby communities. Customers consistently note quick turnaround on stump grinding, with many jobs completed within a day or two of inquiry and quotes staying true to the original price. The crew can handle multiple stumps and large, stubborn reductions, leaving ground levels and a thoroughly cleaned site that looks as if the stump was never there. They use equipment that minimizes the footprint on lawns, protecting landscaping and driveways while ensuring meticulous cleanup. In challenging situations near power lines or other hazards, they coordinate with utilities and plan the grind carefully to maintain safety and protect property.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
Storm cleanup is a core capability, with crews deployed rapidly after wind or storm damage and often arriving within hours of contact, sometimes the same day. In emergency situations they have rearranged schedules to fit removals, taking down hazardous limbs or entire trees that threaten homes or power lines. They coordinate with utility crews (such as ComEd) to shut off power as needed and to manage access around lines, keeping the operation safe near structures. Their approach often uses climbing crews to protect lawns and driveways, allowing precise drops in tight spaces without unnecessary damage. Cleanup is consistently thorough—stumps ground when requested, debris cleared, and surfaces like gutters or patios left clean—leaving yards much neater than before storms in Joliet, IL and surrounding communities.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Rapid response is a core strength, with clients consistently noting quick replies to inquiries and fast estimates. Scheduling is easy and prompt, with crews often arriving on time or even early after booking. In emergencies and storm situations, they mobilize quickly, arriving within hours and sometimes starting the job the same day or the next, even on weekends. They coordinate with utilities like ComEd to manage work near power lines while keeping customers updated throughout the process. Cleanup is thorough and efficient, leaving the site looking clean and undisturbed after completion. Based in Joliet, IL, Liberty Tree Service serves the Joliet area and nearby communities with fast, safe, and reliable tree care.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a core strength, with crews repeatedly handling trees that sit inches from houses, garages, and power lines. Customers note they use climbing methods and careful planning to avoid damaging buildings or fences, including removals and significant pruning in tight spaces such as between a garage and a fence or near rooflines. They frequently coordinate with electric utilities to manage power shutdowns when necessary, delivering on-time scheduling and keeping the project moving safely and efficiently. Cleanup is consistently meticulous, leaving yards and driveways spotless after the job. Overall, feedback shows a safety-first, highly professional approach to near-structure tree care, with clear communication and competitive pricing.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Large-tree work is a core strength, with crews regularly removing large mature trees in tight spaces—between a garage and fence, near roofs, or right beside power lines. Clients consistently report safe, precise drops performed by skilled climbers, often coordinated with utility companies to protect lines and nearby structures. Cleanup and stump grinding are repeatedly highlighted as meticulous, leaving yards looking as if the tree never existed. The team’s approach often relies on climbing and targeted cuts rather than heavy equipment on delicate lawns, which helps prevent damage in residential settings. In Joliet, IL, customers note fast responses, fair pricing, and reliable scheduling for large-tree removals, underscoring their capability in challenging scenarios.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Dead trees and hazardous dead limbs are a core focus, with crews regularly removing dead or dying trees that threaten homes, driveways, and nearby structures in Joliet and surrounding communities. They handle complex scenarios near houses, garages, or power lines by coordinating with utility companies and using a combination of climbers and ground crew to drop the tree safely and grind the stump. Work emphasizes safety and meticulous cleanup, leaving yards clean and often hardly a trace of the tree remaining after completion. Quick response and reliable scheduling are common patterns, with prompt quotes and efficient service even in storm or emergency situations. In addition to removal, they trim dead branches to reduce risk and, when appropriate, manage multiple trees while protecting landscaping and utilities, all at fair and transparent pricing.
Full stump extraction, root and all - not just grinding. Ideal when you need the area completely cleared for construction, landscaping, or replanting.
Stump removal is a core capability, with stump grinding routinely included after tree removals in Joliet and the surrounding area. Customers report thorough stump grinding and cleanup, with roots ground down and debris cleaned up so the area is ready for landscaping or replanting. They frequently handle projects with multiple stumps in a single visit, even when paired with other tree work near structures or power lines, coordinating carefully to minimize disruption. The service is praised for safety, professionalism, and fair pricing, with crews on site promptly and leaving the area spotless. In practice, stump grinding is integrated smoothly into larger tree-care jobs, ensuring the site looks unspoiled once work is finished.
Trained and equipped to work near energized power lines. This specialized work requires specific qualifications - not every company should attempt it.
Power-line work is a core capability for Liberty Tree Service in Joliet and surrounding areas, handling removals and trims that are between or near power lines with coordination to shut lines off when needed. They manage tight clearances around structures by using experienced climbers rather than heavy equipment, reducing disruption and protecting nearby yards. The owner Blake often takes a hands-on role, including operating power equipment on site to ensure precise work near lines. In emergencies, they respond quickly, coordinating with utilities and delivering safe, efficient removals when trees threaten lines. Clients consistently note safety, thorough cleanup, clear communication, and fair pricing on power-line proximity projects.
A business built and run by family, often passed down or grown from the ground up. Personal accountability and pride in every job.
As a family-owned operation, Blake’s hands-on leadership is evident on every job—from the initial estimate to coordination with the power company and the final cleanup, reflecting the accountability and care typical of a family business. The pattern across projects shows quick responses, clear, direct communication, and a willingness to adjust schedules for emergencies or sensitive timelines. Customers consistently describe fair, transparent pricing and accurate quotes that align with the final invoice, reinforcing trust in a locally owned team. On-site work is executed with care near houses and power lines, with crews prioritizing safety, minimizing disruption, and leaving yards spotless. Community-minded actions, such as donating scrap woodchips to a forest school, illustrate a family-owned business that gives back locally. Overall, this combination of hands-on leadership, dependable service, fair pricing, and thoughtful cleanup makes Liberty Tree Service a trusted choice in Joliet and the surrounding area.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
Their insured capability is evidenced by a strong emphasis on safety and risk management during high-stakes jobs, especially those near power lines or structures. Customers repeatedly note coordinated safety steps, such as Blake arranging with utility companies (ComEd) to shut power off when needed and to schedule work around electrical hazards. They also report receiving certificates of insurance with estimates, signaling clear proof of coverage and professional accountability. In practice, crews work carefully—prioritizing proximity to houses and fences, using climbing methods to avoid yard damage, and leaving sites meticulously cleaned after every job. Overall, feedback patterns highlight reliable insurance documentation, safety-focused planning, and responsible execution that protect both people and property.
Holds all required state and local licenses to operate legally as a tree service. A basic but important box to check before hiring.
Their licensed and insured status is evidenced by frequent notes that certificates of insurance are provided upon request, confirming coverage for removal, stump grinding, and cleanup. In tight situations near power lines, they coordinate with utilities (such as ComEd) to arrange safe work, demonstrating careful planning and compliance. Reviews repeatedly highlight safety-minded practices, including crews that climb trees to trim rather than driving heavy equipment onto yards, and thorough, meticulous cleanup that leaves properties pristine. Across Joliet and nearby communities, customers also report prompt responses, clear communication, and fair pricing from estimate to completion, underscoring reliable licensed service.
No charge for coming out to assess the job and give you a price. Know what you're getting into before committing.
Free estimates are frequently highlighted as the easy entry point to Liberty Tree Service’s work, with customers noting prompt responses after reaching out. Quotes are often provided the same day or within 24 hours, whether during a convenient on-site visit or via a quick online inquiry, and the quoted price is typically honored. Scheduling the estimate process is described as straightforward and flexible, able to accommodate emergencies and tight timelines. Across Joliet and nearby communities, this free-estimate capability helps homeowners move quickly from inquiry to removal or trimming, followed by thorough cleanup.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordable pricing appears as a clear strength in customer feedback, with many noting fair, competitive quotes and pricing often being cheaper than rivals without sacrificing quality. Clients also highlight easy, quick quotes and straightforward scheduling, which helps keep projects within budget and on track. The service scope spans tree removal, pruning and trimming, stump grinding and stump removal, plus storm cleanup and emergency responses, all performed with attention to working near structures and power lines. As a family-owned operation based in Joliet, IL, they emphasize safety, thorough cleanup, and transparent pricing. Overall, the pattern points to affordable, reliable service with fast response times for both urgent removals and routine tree care.
All debris - branches, logs, and brush - is hauled away as part of the job. No pile left behind for you to deal with.
Cleanup is included as a standard part of Liberty Tree Service’s work, with crews handling debris removal, stump grinding waste, and wood chip management as they complete the job. Customer feedback consistently highlights meticulous cleanup, with the site left spotless and the area looking as if no work had been done. They carry out cleanup with care even in tight spaces near structures, fences, or power lines, protecting surrounding landscaping and yard surfaces. In many cases, the team goes beyond basic removal by blowing debris away, tidying pathways, and ensuring gutters and patios are clean when needed. They also contribute to the community by providing or donating wood chips for local projects, reflecting a thorough, leave-no-trace approach to cleanup.