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Dawsons Tree Service Inc

Tree Service, Landscaping, Firewood,

About us

Since 1995, Dawsons Tree Service, Inc. has been providing tree service to Elmhurst and the surrounding communities. With over 15 years of experience in the field of arboriculture we have the knowledge and ability to keep your trees healthy, safe and beautiful. Our professional arborists have the skill and expertise to meet all of your tree care needs.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Tree Trimming & Removal, Bush Removal, Land Clearing, Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Woodchips, & Firewood.

Services we don't offer

Tree moving & bush trimming/pruning.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9246 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
4%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-25 of 246 reviews

Paul C.
07/2022
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Removed a tree from the backyard and trimmed dead branches on another tree. Ground the tree stump. Have limited access to the backyard but they were still able to get the grinder to the area without damaging plants on the side of the house. Very impressed.
Description of Work: Removed tree and trimmed tree

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Bill C.
06/2020
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Steve and his crew were A-W-E-S-O-M-E! This is the second time I have used Dawsons Tree Service and I was extremely impressed how well they performed their job without me having to worry about anything. I gave prior instructions to cut the large crabapple tree down as low as possible and avoid damaging the neighbor's property. They remembered those instructions and completed the job as instructed. I am always impressed how well they cleaned up the area. It was as if they were never there, except for the now-removed tree. Highly recommended and would definitely use them again for a no-worry service.
Description of Work: Remove a dead tree
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Dawsons Tree Service Inc
Thank you so much for business...and the great feedback! We appreciate it very much!!

Christine S.
05/2020
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent work and service. John Dawson and his team were courteous, timely, efficient and price for the work was extremely reasonable. In my prior Chicago suburban home we had used another company and paid about 2x as much for about the same amount of work (that company is who recommended Dawson's to me - as they did not service the area of my new home). I would highly recommend Dawsons Tree Service to anyone who asks. Thank you John & Dawsons team!
Description of Work: Front large silver maple needed MUCH trimming & ash in back needed limb over power lines & reaching into neighbor's yard removed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Dawsons Tree Service Inc
Thank you for the business and kind words [Member Name Removed]!!! We appreciate it very much!

Jim L.
11/2019
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very well. I had a big branch come down during the heavy, wet snow on Oct. 30th which blocked most of the front yard and driveway. Steve from Dawson's came out that day and gave me an estimate of the work to be done and the crew came out the next day to perform the work in cold,& windy snowy conditions and trimmed the tree (and a second one in the back yard) in just about 3 hours. They cleaned up both front & back yards (as well as the neighbor's yard) thoroughly and also made sure no debris was left in the street. The crew made sure everything was done to my satisfaction before they left. I couldn't have been more pleased with their work and professionalism (especially during horrible weather conditions).
Description of Work: Trimming of 2 maple trees

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$580

John R.
08/2019
2.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We have used Dawson for years, We need our old elm tree removed as it had dutch elm and was in bad shape. We were quoted close to $6000 by Dawson to have this removed, we received 3 other quotes that ranged from $2900 to $3800. It pays to shop around,
Description of Work: Remove Elm tree

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Response from Dawsons Tree Service Inc
Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. I sincerely apologize your expectations were not met. Due to the size and condition of your tree, we planned on subcontracting a crane to minimize impact on your property as well as hire a fence company to properly take down and replace fence paneling to avoid any damage. This added additional fees on top of our labor and material so I do apologize we could not meet our competitors pricing. Should you ever need additional services, know that we take great pride in what we do and everything is done with safety in mind for our crew as well as the properties we are hired to work at.

Chris S.
08/2019
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Dawsons was great. They did a great job on our trees. Several neighbors have already commented on the great job. Plus, they did a really good job of communicating and keeping me appraised of the quote and job status. I will definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: I the canopy raised on two large trees in the front of my home + cut back branches from neighbor's trees hanging over my fences.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Dawsons Tree Service Inc
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review! We appreciate the work and the kind words!

Janet C.
07/2019
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They responded to my initial phone call very quickly and came to do the work exactly when they said they would. The trimming was done just as I wanted it and they did a very good job cleaning up the area.
Description of Work: I needed to have a few trees trimmed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Leigh F.
07/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Dawson was fantastic! They were very quick to respond, set the work date and were in and out quickly and cleaned up the debris from the trimming. We will definitely use Dawson again!
Description of Work: We needed several trees trimmed in our backyard

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$685

Daniel C.
06/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
We had a great experience with Dawsons Tree Service. They were quick to come out for an estimate, and offered a reasonable price for maintenance on three trees in our back yard and two in the front. They also hung a children's tree swing for us. The crew arrived on time and were very polite and respectively throughout the job. They did a great job on the trees and the swing, and left the property cleaned of all debris. All in all, we were very impressed by how smoothly everything went through the whole process and by the quality of the work. We would definitely use Dawsons again for tree service.
Description of Work: tree trimming--5 trees total--and installation a children's tree swing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,365

Daniel K.
05/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Steve and his crew performed in a Efficient and expedited manner. Done well and cleaned up.
Description of Work: Remove my Old Spruce Tree

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Franette L.
04/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Steve came out and gave me estimates for the work as well as providing a separate estimate and invoice for the neighbor's tree in case the neighbor wanted the work done at the same time. He told me it would be a few weeks before we would fit on the schedule. He called the day before the crew was planning to come. The crew arrived exactly on time and went to work. They removed three trees (including the neighbor's), thinned the large bass linden and pruned the neighbor's tree in about an hour and a half. It was pretty stunning to see how efficiently they worked. The crew was friendly, worked hard and did an excellent job. They cleaned up well. Steve provided a separate invoice for the neighbor. Dawson's prices were competitive, and we were very pleased with the quality of the work and Steve's willingness to answer questions and explain options. We would definitely use Dawson's in the future.
Description of Work: We needed to remove two small trees and do major thinning on a bass linden. Our neighbor also had an apple tree that had died and one that needed pruning that were right on the property line.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Karen D.
04/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
they came when said would, did what asked, cleaned up.
Description of Work: 3 spruce trees removed, 2 trees trimmed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Leann P.
03/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Excellent! We were concerned because of the age of our maple trees and the number of dead branches that have been falling during recent storms. I specifically wanted an arborist to look at the health of the trees. The day they pruned the trees, they also removed the dead branches that had previously fallen. And they removed all the branches that were on our roof from the last storm, that we were unable to reach. I highly recommend Dawson's!
Description of Work: Review health of trees and prune dead branches.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

John B.
03/2018
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Great service throughout the process. Estimate was done at time requested, finalized the estimate/job, accepted the estimate, contacted by Dawsons indicating the date and time of the job, crew showed up at the specified time, professionally removed four trees, removed all debris, cleaned up. Great crew completed the job in about 3 hours! Even did a few extra things for me without charge (those last minute observations you make as you walk around). Great experience with Dawson's Tree Service!
Description of Work: 4 Trees (3 spruce and 1 other)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Burns R.
12/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I actually called last summer to have two Burr Oaks trimmed. They recommended waiting til late fall or winter to do this as Oak trees are very susceptible to disease until they go dormant over winter. They were the only tree company to tell me this and after researching this I found it to be recommended practice. So they came out a few days ago (in December) in the bitter cold, and trimmed out my two trees. They also removed a Bradford Pear I had planted 32 years ago and was on it's last legs. They ground the stump also. The workers were thorough and they spent almost four hours here working on the trees. My Oaks are close to 200 years old and very important to us. They did a great job of pruning back some branches, removing sucker growth and general trimming. They were very neat, and did an excellent cleanup job, even going on the roof to remove fall out from the Oaks. They used my neighbor's driveway for access (with prior permission) and cleaned that up too. This is obviously a happy crew and they enjoy their work. The supervisor did a great job also. Will definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Prune two 200 year old Oaks and remove a dying Pear tree.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,755

DONALD B.
12/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I called Dawson Tree Service, and got through to someone right away. Made an appointment for a free estimate for the next day. The estimate was very reasonable, and they scheduled the work for the next week. They were on time, quick, very courteous, and very careful. There were a few things about my existing landscape, that I was concerned about, and the team was very attentive to these issues. The whole job was done in under two hours ( remarkable). Very professional!
Description of Work: Diseased maple removed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$785

Mark L.
10/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went great. When we called for an estimate they were out in a day or two. We told him our concerns and he told us what he would do and why. The estimate was reasonable so we asked when they could do the work. He said in about a week and a half. Sure enough they were here, did the work to our satisfaction and cleaned up nicely. They were very professional and we highly recommend them and would use them again.
Description of Work: We had a Maple Tree trimmed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Thomas L.
09/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The price is very reasonable. I have used them many time and will do so again. They came out and gave me an estimate then came back in two week and did the job.
Description of Work: They cut one tree down and trimmed some others.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$445

Gerard P.
08/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The guys that I had were outstanding. I paid Dawson’s 445.00 bucks and they did an A+ job. I mean like 100%. They were truly outstanding.
Description of Work: Tree service.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$445

Thomas L.
08/2017
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Responsiveness on providing a quote was satisfactory Do not recall the quote amount. Received appox 8 other quotes from other providers and went with the lowest. Work performed with another provider.
Description of Work: Service- provided a quote but exact work received a quote for was not revealed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sandra O.
08/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were awesome. They were great. They came in and got everything done. We have carpenter ants and there's a process that you go through, like move a little closer to the nest, which is in the tree. And then when they take the tree down They're taking the next with it. They were great. The price wasn't terrible; I wanna say it was like $750. They took down three trees because two of them were actually headed towards the utility wires. I called the utility company and it turns out that's the homeowner's responsibility. Those were smaller trees, but they took those down and then they took down the Apple tree that had the carpenter ants in it. They ground down the stump and you couldn't even tell that there had been trees there. They were great. I would grade them A all around. I can honestly say that I have never been disappointed with services that I have gotten through Angie's List. I would refer them, absolutely.
Description of Work: When I was living at my son's house, they came and cut down three trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

JAMES A.
07/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The owner, John, was onsite to discuss the work before starting. Crew worked efficiently and did exactly what was agreed to be done (including a few additional services added same day). Cleaned up after trimming and removal was done. Very satisfied. Will be hiring again in the future.
Description of Work: Tree trimming and tree removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,400

Valerie B.
07/2017
1.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I had a large limb fall from my Ash tree. I knew it was time for the tree to go and needed help getting the large limb off of my patio. Based on my past experience, Dawson was my first call since I had used them before. I called and spoke with a woman who told me someone would be out that day (7/7/17) to make an estimate. Sadly... no one came. So I went with the company that left an estimate yesterday and was able to fit me in today.
Description of Work: Fallen branch removal and tree removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Rhonda R.
06/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Just like my previous experience with Dawsons everything went well.
Description of Work: I needed a 50 ft birch, and a 15 ft blue spruce removed and stumped.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$540

Michael H.
06/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Dawson's did absolutely top notch work. I got a few bids for this project and they weren't the cheapest, but they seemed the most thorough, knowledgeable, and professional. The communication was clear and the work was excellent.
Description of Work: Dawson's removed a large maple that was close to my house and also near an overhead power line. They also trimmed, raised and shaped two other trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

PO Box 1363, Elmhurst, IL 60126

www.dawsonstreeservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Tree Service,
Landscaping,
Firewood,
Mulch and Topsoil

FAQ

Dawsons Tree Service Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Dawsons Tree Service Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Dawsons Tree Service Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Dawsons Tree Service Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Dawsons Tree Service Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Dawsons Tree Service Inc offers emergency services.
No, Dawsons Tree Service Inc does not offer warranties.
Dawsons Tree Service Inc offers the following services: Tree Trimming & Removal, Bush Removal, Land Clearing, Storm Damage, Stump Grinding, Woodchips, & Firewood.
Tree moving & bush trimming/pruning.

Contact information

PO Box 1363, Elmhurst, IL 60126

www.dawsonstreeservice.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed