(847) 566-9372 www.sawvelltreeservice.com
207 E Park St Suite A, Mundelein, Illinois 60060
Equipment and Capabilities: Crane, Stump Grinder
Emergency and Storm: Storm Cleanup, 24 Hour Emergency Response, Quick Response
Specialty Expertise: Works Near Power Lines, Fruit Tree Specialist
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Dead Tree Experience
Credentials and Trust: Family Owned, Insured
Customer Experience: Free Estimates, Affordable, Cleanup Included
Sawvell Tree Service provides comprehensive tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, 24/7 storm damage, and more! Call today for a free estimate! Serving Lake, McHenry and Northern Cook County.
5.0 from 43 reviews
Crane-assisted removal for trees that can't be conventionally climbed or sectioned - ideal for extremely large, hazardous, or tightly situated trees.
The crane capability shines in lifting and lowering large tree sections over houses or other structures. Customers describe removing limbs that hung over roofs, garages, and even power lines with safety and precision. This crane-assisted work is paired with thorough, meticulous cleanup, supporting dependable service across Mundelein and the surrounding Lake, McHenry, and northern Cook County areas. Overall, crane operations are a core enabler for handling very large or precariously positioned trees while protecting the property.
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 delivered with precision and thorough cleanup after the job. Customer feedback patterns show they grind stumps from large trees and can handle high-volume stump work, including projects with more than 40 stumps. Cleanup is consistently praised—areas are left pristine, with no obvious stump remnants or lawn damage. The team handles work in challenging sites near structures, using careful, professional technique to avoid damage to nearby components. Overall, stump grinding is reliably integrated with their removal and trimming services, delivered on schedule and at competitive pricing.
Ready to respond after high winds, ice storms, or heavy snow bring trees and limbs down across your property.
Rapid emergency storm cleanup is a hallmark of their service, with crews quickly responding to storm damage across Mundelein and the surrounding Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County areas. They regularly perform hazardous removals near structures and power lines, using a crane to lift large limbs over roofs and into safe drop zones. Cleanup is thorough and leaves properties looking neat—often you wouldn’t know work had been done. Customers note clear communication, safety, and competitive pricing, with work completed efficiently even on large-scale storm cleanups involving multiple trees and stumps. This team has demonstrated the capacity to handle challenging layouts and deliver dependable storm-related cleanup when conditions are tough.
Available around the clock for dangerous situations - a tree on your roof, a limb blocking your driveway, or a trunk threatening to fall. Day or night.
Emergency 24/7 storm damage response is a core capability, with customers reporting rapid availability and reliable, around-the-clock service for storm-related trees across Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County. Feedback consistently highlights quick on-site response, professional crews, and careful work around houses and power lines, including using cranes to remove large sections of trees over structures. Clients also note thorough cleanup, fair pricing, and strong follow-through, even when conditions are challenging like heavy rain.
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 capability for Sawvell Tree Service in Mundelein and the surrounding Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County areas, with customers noting swift outreach after contact and quick scheduling. Feedback consistently highlights prompt replies, timely quotes, and efficient mobilization for both routine trimming and urgent storm work. They frequently deploy a sizable crew and heavy equipment on short notice, including cranes to safely lift sections over structures or clear hazards without delay. Their emergency storm response is available around the clock, enabling rapid assessment, removal, and initiation of cleanup when weather events strike. When the job is done, the cleanup is thorough and the site is left in excellent condition, underscoring the speed and quality of their service.
Trained and equipped to work near energized power lines. This specialized work requires specific qualifications - not every company should attempt it.
Power-line proximity work is a core capability, removing and lowering large limbs or whole trees that threaten power lines using crane-assisted techniques to move sections safely over houses and other structures. Customer experiences consistently emphasize fast response, professional crews, and meticulous cleanup, with work performed carefully around roofs, driveways, and neighboring properties. They handle emergency storm damage along with routine trimming and canopy work across Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County, and offer free estimates and competitive pricing. In challenging yard jobs, they bring a range of machinery and execute lifts and removals so that surrounding trees and lawn are not damaged, leaving the property clean.
Experienced with the pruning, shaping, and care of fruit-bearing trees. The right cuts at the right time keep trees productive and healthy season after season.
Fruit-bearing trees, including crabapples, are a clear area of expertise, with pruning and shaping aimed at maintaining health and balanced form. Clients consistently note careful, precise work around houses and other structures, reducing the risk to property when limbs are trimmed or removed. The crews deliver superb cleanup, leaving yards neat and indistinguishable from before the job after the tree work is complete. Based in Mundelein and serving Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County, they combine prompt communication, competitive pricing, and dependable service for fruit-tree care as part of their broader offerings.
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 defining strength, with customers noting limbs and even large branches hanging directly over roofs, decks, garages, and similar structures. They routinely remove and prune trees to relieve contact with buildings, often using a crane to lift and maneuver heavy sections over houses without damage. The crews approach tight spaces with care, delivering precise cuts, balancing canopies, and leaving yards spotless afterward. They adeptly handle trees near power lines and other hazards, consistently delivering responsive service, clear communication, and fair 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 capability in Mundelein and the surrounding Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County area. They regularly tackle very large trees and dangerous limb removals, including two big limbs from a maple hanging in power lines over a neighbor’s garage and cars, and the removal of a very large oak growing through a deck, often using a crane to lift sections over structures. They perform precise, careful work in tight yards and near houses, pruning, balancing canopies, and removing dead or leaning trees without damaging surrounding trees or landscaping, with cleanup that leaves the property looking immaculate. Clients consistently praise safety, professionalism, prompt communication, fair pricing, and comprehensive services—from stump grinding and canopy lifting to 24/7 emergency storm response.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Removing large dead trees and dangerous limbs is a core capability, with crews able to drop sections over houses or other structures using a crane when needed. Customers repeatedly note careful, professional work near homes and power lines, precise felling of dead or dying trees, and thorough stump grinding to finish the job. Cleanup is consistently praised as spotless, often leaving yards looking untouched after the work is done. The team is responsive and reliable for both routine dead-tree removals and urgent storm-related work across Mundelein and the surrounding Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County communities.
A business built and run by family, often passed down or grown from the ground up. Personal accountability and pride in every job.
The family-owned model shines through in hands-on leadership and personal follow-through, with the owner and family members checking progress and ensuring safety and quality on every job. As a local operation serving Mundelein and the broader Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County area, crews are described as respectful, courteous, and easy to work with, with careful protection of landscaping and prompt, reliable communication. People repeatedly highlight fair pricing, thorough cleanup, and a sense of trust that comes from longstanding family stewardship, with customers returning for trimming, removals, and stump grinding year after year. The pattern of fast responses—from quick quotes to rapid on-site scheduling—alongside strong attention to detail and safety, underscores the family-owned capability to handle projects from small yards to large, high-stakes removals near structures or power lines.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
Insured and properly equipped crews are a consistent theme in customer feedback, with clients noting they arrive ready to handle heavy removals and dangerous work near structures. They frequently perform work around roofs, decks, power lines, and neighboring properties without causing damage, and leave yards and landscapes clean and untouched. The professionalism, timeliness, and meticulous cleanup repeatedly highlighted by customers reinforce confidence that the company carries appropriate liability coverage and safety practices. This combination—insurance, capable equipment such as cranes and grinders, and careful, property-respecting service—fits well for projects across Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County, including Mundelein.
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 offered with on-site assessments in Mundelein and the surrounding Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County areas. Customers consistently report prompt responses and quick, straightforward quotes that help them plan large or urgent projects. The estimates are described as fair and competitive, with many noting notably reasonable pricing compared with other bidders. The process is characterized by clear communication and convenient scheduling, reinforcing trust before any tree work begins.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Pricing provides excellent value for comprehensive tree services in Mundelein and across Lake, McHenry, and Northern Cook County, balancing scope with affordability. Customers consistently call the quotes fair and very reasonable, with many noting competitive pricing and bang-for-your-buck service, including reports of costs 35-40% lower than other estimates. Their capabilities span large-tree removal, routine trimming, canopy shaping, stump grinding, and 24/7 storm damage response, all paired with meticulous cleanup. In challenging jobs like limbs over roofs or power lines, they use large cranes to lift sections safely and protect structures, delivering efficient results at an affordable price.
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 consistently highlighted as a standout feature of Sawvell Tree Service, with yards left immaculate and you wouldn’t even know tree work had been done. They remove branches, grind stumps, and haul away debris, and customers note that the cleanup is thorough to the point of no trace. They even move wood for customers to use as firewood, and the cleanup often includes tidying up logs and smaller branches so the property looks untouched. They protect landscaping when needed (for example, using plywood to shield lawns) and still deliver a spotless finish even in challenging weather conditions. Across routine pruning to large removals, the pattern is meticulous, reliable cleanup that accompanies efficient, professional service.