Simple requestRequests are passed on as they arrive.
Estimate firstAsk for a written quote on site before any work starts.
Ask for proof of insuranceAny crew should show it. Our checklist
Joliet rules, sourcedParkway, permits, ComEd. Every fact linked.
Services
What we can connect you with
Tree removalWhole-tree takedowns, including tight backyards.Learn more →
Trimming & pruningDeadwood, roof and driveway clearance.Learn more →
Stump grindingGrind it below grade and reclaim the spot.Learn more →
Storm & emergencyLimbs on roofs, trees across drives.Learn more →
Dead ash / EABBrittle ash before it drops on something.Learn more →How it works
Three steps to a quote
Tell us about the tree
Use the form. Name, number, town, one line about the problem.
We pass it on
Your request goes to an independent local tree provider, who can set a time to see the tree in person.
You decide
Get a written quote. Check the insurance and license. Say yes only if it's right.
Tree down after a storm?
Stay clear of wires and call 911 if anyone is hurt or a line is down. Parkway tree or road blocked in Joliet: Roadways, 815-724-3650. For your own tree, send a request.
First question: is it your tree or the City's?
In Joliet the strip of grass between the sidewalk and the curb is the parkway, and a dead or dying tree there is City property and the City's job to remove. Where there's no sidewalk, a City foreman or arborist decides where the parkway ends (Joliet Forestry). To report one, call the Roadways Division at 815-724-3650 (City FAQ).
Anything in your yard, or in an alley, is private, and the City won't touch it (Forestry). That's where a private tree crew comes in.
Why Joliet yards keep needing tree work
- 2011 Emerald ash borer officially found in Joliet, near Black Road and Dawes Avenue, as reported at the time (Herald-News repost). By 2012 the city arborist said up to 80% of city ash might be infested (Patch).
- Aug 10, 2020 Derecho. The NWS estimated 74-knot gusts in northwest Joliet between Caton Farm Road/I-55 and Larkin Avenue/Black Road, with several hundred trees damaged (NWS storm data).
- Aug 11, 2026 Another derecho. The City asked residents to report downed parkway trees at 815-724-3650, and large trees were damaged at Oakwood Cemetery on Lincoln Highway (Herald-News). ComEd reported about 80,000 customers without power that evening (same source).
Before anyone starts cutting
- Call J.U.L.I.E. at 811 before a stump is ground or anything is dug; the City's forestry page says the same (Forestry).
- If branches touch the wire to your house, ComEd will drop or de-energize that service line for free with at least 5 days' notice: 1-800-334-7661 (ComEd).
- Ask any company whether it holds a current City of Joliet tree service license. The City itself tells residents to use tree companies that are licensed and bonded (Joliet Forestry).
- Ask for a written quote and proof of insurance. We don't vouch for anyone's credentials; you should check them.
Before anyone climbs
The crew checklist
- Certificate of insurance with current dates, sent by the insurer if you ask
- A current City of Joliet tree service license (the City advises using licensed and bonded companies)
- Written scope: stump, haul-away, cleanup, crane
- J.U.L.I.E. 811 locates before grinding
- ComEd service-drop booked if limbs touch your house wire
- No topping, no spikes on trees that stay
Service area
Joliet and the towns around it
Parkway rules change at every village line. Each town page lists who owns the trees by the curb, what programs exist, and what we couldn’t confirm.
FAQ
Common questions
Will the City of Joliet remove a dead tree in my backyard?
No. The City removes dead or dying parkway trees only. Trees on private property or in alleys are the owner’s responsibility.
Who do I call about a parkway tree in Joliet?
The Roadways Division at 815-724-3650.
Does the City grind the stump when it removes a parkway tree?
The City says it leaves the grindings in the hole and the resident fills it with dirt and seed or sod.
Is this a tree company?
No. Joliet Tree Removal is a referral site. Requests are passed on to an independent local provider who quotes and does the work.