(847) 348-8302 www.rwhendricksenco.com
2131 Foster Ave, Wheeling, Illinois 60090
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder
Tree Services: Log Splitting, Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Tree Planting, Cabling Bracing, Tree Assessments
Credentials and Trust: ISA Certified
Customer Experience: Cleanup Included, Affordable
R.W. Hendricksen Tree Care Services offers professional residential and commercial tree care in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Tree care services provided include tree pruning, tree maintenance, tree fertilization, tree planting, tree disease control, removal and much more. Hendricksen Tree Care specializes in Chicagoland tree care. If you are located in Arlington Heights, Northbrook, Palatine, Park Ridge, Glenview and surrounding IL cities contact our highly trained and certified arborists today to keep your trees happy and healthy all year long.
5.0 from 129 reviews
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Hendricksen Tree Care is best suited for residential properties with established or mature trees, especially where job complexity or risk is non-trivial. For homeowners in urban yards, small backspaces, or lots where branches threaten roofs, power lines, or garden beds, this team delivers reliably. They excel in large, hazardous removals, pruning with an eye toward building health, and long-range care plans for multiple trees. Budget-conscious clients who want fair pricing without sacrificing safety will find their approach compelling, as many reviews highlight competitive quotes and transparent pricing. Urgency is well accommodated, from emergency responses that arrive swiftly to routine maintenance that fits within yearly plans; the company shows a capacity to scale from quick trims to major removals without compromising safety or outcomes.
Safety and cleanup standards anchor every job. The emphasis is on preventing damage to lawns, flower beds, and neighboring plots, with crews consistently cited for leaving properties cleaner than found. Multiple accounts note careful access near houses and hardscape, minimal collateral impact, and thorough post-job cleanup. The firm even uses yard protection tactics in challenging accesses and routinely hauls away debris, stumps, and cut material, sometimes leaving logs for splitting at the client’s request. This level of discipline reduces the headache of post-work cleanup and lowers the risk of trip hazards or damage during and after the work.
Arborist expertise sits at the core of Hendricksen’s service philosophy. Scott Sutherland and other seasoned arborists bring years of field experience, precise problem diagnosis, and treatment recommendations that go beyond mere trimming. Clients consistently praise the ability to translate tree health signals into actionable steps, whether that means targeted pruning for vitality, fertilization programs, or pest and disease management. The company’s capacities extend to saving valuable trees, such as ash trees threatened by pests or storm damage, and to implementing protective measures like cabling or timely removals when safety dictates. In short, every job is backed by diagnostic rigor and a plan you can trust.
Pricing and communication emerge as practical considerations rather than obstacles. Quotes are delivered promptly, and most reviews describe fair-to-competitive pricing that aligns with the scope of work. The better experiences emphasize upfront discussion about what will be done and why, rather than vague promises, which helps clients stay within budget while achieving real tree health gains. A common caveat is occasional scheduling communication gaps, one review mentions a delay in confirming timing after a contract, but the actual work proceeds professionally once the crew arrives. In a service category where timing matters, this is a manageable trade-off for the dependable quality and safety found in their deliverables.
The breadth of capabilities distinguishes Hendricksen from many peers. They handle everything from trimming overhanging limbs that threaten structures to removing diseased or storm-damaged trees, often with careful protection of surrounding landscaping. Beyond pruning and removals, the team conducts root fertilization, pest mitigation, and disease control, and they maintain ongoing care programs that yield visible improvements in tree health and growth. They also operate with strong ancillary capabilities, mulch supply, stump grinding, and even coordination with village or HOA requirements when needed. The result is a one-stop partner for a wide spectrum of tree and landscape health needs, backed by a family-owned ethos that emphasizes accountability and long-term stewardship.
For property owners weighing a choice, Hendricksen Tree Care represents a clear fit when safety, cleanliness, and tree health are non-negotiable. It serves homeowners with significant trees in challenging settings, those who seek reliable, expert advice that translates into measurable improvements, and clients who value a transparent process and a professional lifestyle of care. In emergency scenarios, where a damaged limb or an uprooted tree poses immediate danger, the team’s readiness and rapid response become invaluable. In planned maintenance, their diagnostic acumen and tailored recommendations save trees and, ultimately, money by avoiding premature removals or costly missteps. If these priorities describe the property, Hendricksen stands out as the pragmatic, knowledgeable choice.
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is integrated into their tree-removal services, with customers noting on-site stump grinding as part of a thorough job. In a detailed account, after removing a full tree, the crew ground the stump, hauled away debris, left logs for splitting on request, and cleaned the yard without damaging the grass. Across feedback, crews are described as efficient, punctual, and careful about clean-up, indicating reliable stump-grinding work that minimizes landscape disruption. Serving the Wheeling area and the surrounding northwest suburbs of Chicago, their stump-grinding capability complements a full suite of tree-care services for residential properties.
Cuts felled trees into firewood-ready logs and splits them on site. Turn a removed tree into a winter's worth of firewood instead of hauling it away.
Log splitting is offered and can be arranged on-site, with logs sometimes left split for the customer’s use when requested. In a typical project, after removing a tree, the team hauled away debris, ground the stump, and left logs split and ready for use, exactly as requested, while keeping the yard clean. Customers consistently note punctual, professional service and thorough cleanup, reflecting a reliable log-splitting option as part of Hendricksen Tree Care’s offerings in the Wheeling area and surrounding northwest suburbs.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
The team demonstrates strong near-structure capabilities, routinely handling limbs and trees in close proximity to homes, roofs, and landscaping in the northwest Chicago suburbs (Arlington Heights, Glenview, Park Ridge, Northbrook and nearby areas). They trim overhanging branches and remove trees close to buildings without harming the lawn or neighbors’ garden plots, even when work is done near the house. Arborists discuss the plan and provide recommendations, with quotes delivered promptly and steps clearly explained before work begins. Cleanup is thorough and care is taken to protect flower beds and turf, leaving yards neat and often cleaner than before. Their approach is supported by state-of-the-art equipment, enabling precise cuts in tight spaces while prioritizing safety and structure protection.
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 in constrained spaces near homes is a core strength, with crews frequently removing or pruning big trees that overhang roofs or crowd backyards. They handle complex large-tree tasks—from pruning and trimming of mature specimens to cabling and bracing to support fragile limbs and preserve tree health in large species like oaks and maples. The team performs removals and careful work around structures and landscaping, including removing diseased or storm-damaged trees without harming lawns or plantings. They deliver timely estimates and fair pricing, and arborists communicate clearly about recommended care and treatment options. Across the northwest Chicago suburbs—including Arlington Heights, Glenview, Park Ridge, and Northbrook—they provide professional, safety-focused large-tree services for both residential and commercial properties.
Not just removal - these companies help you add trees too. Proper planting technique gives new trees the best chance at a long, healthy life.
Planting support is integrated into Hendricksen’s comprehensive tree care rather than offered as a standalone planting job. The patterns show clients in Glenview and across the northwest Chicago suburbs value guidance that helps maximize small yards and recommends additional trees and plants around the home. An ISA-certified arborist leads the work, with customers praising expert assessments, space planning, and thoughtful recommendations for tree health and landscape integration. While explicit planting work isn’t the main highlight in these patterns, the depth of planning and coordination with pruning, fertilization, and disease management indicates they can tailor planting within a holistic program for areas like Arlington Heights, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Palatine, and surrounding IL cities.
Installs steel cables or braces to support weak branch unions, co-dominant stems, or leaning trunks - extending the life of a tree you don't want to lose.
Cabling and bracing are among Hendricksen Tree Care’s capabilities, evidenced by projects where a large oak was pruned and cabled to stabilize it. Customers report the team operates with high professionalism and expertise, assessing risk, planning around structures, and performing work safely near homes. In the northwest Chicago suburbs, including Glenview and Arlington Heights, they handle complex pruning and stabilization in tight spaces with tidy cleanups that leave yards undisturbed. Overall feedback shows a pattern of reliable, quality cabling/bracing as part of comprehensive tree care, with arborists offering clear guidance and long-term solutions.
Offers professional evaluation of your trees' health, structure, and risk level. Useful before buying property, after storm damage, or when a tree just doesn't look right.
A core strength is thorough tree assessments performed by experienced arborists who evaluate tree health, structural risk, and pest or disease issues before outlining clear, actionable plans. Customers repeatedly note on-site evaluations, prompt quotes, and practical recommendations—ranging from pruning and fertilization to cabling and bracing, or removal when necessary. They have diagnosed problems such as Magnolia scale and provided treatment plans, and they have helped save trees from threats like Emerald Ash Bore, sometimes guiding decisions to remove when safety dictates. The teams serve the northwest Chicago suburbs, including Arlington Heights, Glenview, Park Ridge, Northbrook, and Palatine, bringing consistent expertise across communities. Feedback consistently highlights knowledge, professionalism, courtesy, and thorough cleanup, reinforcing that assessments translate into effective, safe, and aesthetically improved trees.
Employs one or more ISA-certified arborists - credentialed professionals who've passed rigorous testing in tree care science and best practices.
ISA-certified arborist capability is evidenced by a pattern of expert evaluations and durable care plans delivered by the Hendricksen team. Customers consistently praise the on-staff arborist for professional, friendly, and knowledgeable service, including quick quotes and clear explanations of recommended treatments. Feedback highlights accurate diagnoses of disease and pest issues, targeted pruning and fertilization strategies, and proactive measures that often save trees. Work is described as safe, efficient, and thoroughly cleaned up, reflecting a disciplined approach aligned with ISA-certified standards. Across Arlington Heights, Glenview, and surrounding northwest suburbs, homeowners rely on this capability for ongoing tree health and reliable maintenance.
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 core capability, with work sites routinely returned to a neat condition after pruning, removal, or other tree care. Debris is thoroughly cleared—branches, brush, and waste are removed, driveways and lawns are left undisturbed, and grass is protected from damage. They handle disposal according to request, hauling away clutter, grinding stumps, and even leaving logs for splitting when asked. They show care to protect surrounding plantings during large removals, including protecting flower beds and other landscape features. This reliable, cleanup-focused approach is evident in projects around Arlington Heights, Glenview, and nearby NW suburbs, reflecting a strong commitment to minimizing post-job tasks for homeowners.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Pricing and value are consistently highlighted by customers, with estimates described as fair and often more affordable than competing bids. Clients note that quotes are provided promptly and that final charges can come in at or below the quoted amount. The service portfolio covers pruning, trimming, fertilization, disease control, removal, cabling/bracing, stump grinding, and thorough cleanup, delivered with efficiency and care. They serve Arlington Heights, Glenview, Northbrook, Palatine, Park Ridge, and surrounding northwest suburban communities, offering affordable solutions across urban and suburban settings. This blend of cost-conscious pricing and expert, responsive arborist-led service leads to repeat business and strong referrals.