Call (708) 665-4874 for a free tree removal estimate in Frankfort. We'll assess your tree in person and give you a straight answer.
Frankfort has two personalities, and both show up in the tree work. Around the historic downtown — the old grain-elevator district and the streets near the Old Plank Road Trail — stand heritage oaks and maples that were mature before most of the village was built. Then there are the newer subdivisions to the south and east, where younger trees are just now reaching the size where placement mistakes matter. Our tree removal service serves both sides of Frankfort.
The heritage trees are the ones that demand the most respect. A 70-foot oak overhanging a 100-year-old roofline is a magnificent tree and a serious liability at the same time. Removing trees that size, in tight historic lots, is exactly the kind of work sectional rigging and crane-assisted takedowns are for.
Common Tree Problems in Frankfort
- Aging heritage oaks and maples in the historic core — magnificent trees reaching the end of their safe structural life
- Dead and dying ash from the emerald ash borer wave that moved through Will County
- Limbs overhanging roofs, chimneys, and power drops on older lots where trees were never pruned for clearance
- Root damage — older trees lifting sidewalks and driveways, or invading aging sewer laterals in the historic neighborhoods
- Storm breakage along the more exposed corridors, including near the Old Plank Road Trail
- New-subdivision trees planted too close to foundations and now pressing on homes built in the last 20 years
If you're attached to an old tree but worried about it, the estimate is the place to get an honest read — we'll tell you when a tree can stay and when it has to go.
Removing Large Trees in Tight Spaces
Frankfort's historic lots don't offer much room for error. Our approach for big trees near homes:
- On-site assessment and written estimate. We look at the tree's health, lean, root zone, and everything it could hit — then price the job in writing.
- A rigging plan. For large trees, that usually means sectional dismantling: the crew works from the top down, lowering each section on ropes so it never free-falls.
- Protection for the property. Roof lines, fences, landscaping, and hardscaping are identified and protected before the first cut.
- Complete cleanup and haul-away. Logs, limbs, and debris leave with the crew, and the yard is raked clean.
If a tree sits near utility lines, we coordinate with the utility before work begins.
What Affects the Cost in Frankfort
- Size — heritage trees are the biggest jobs we do, and they're priced accordingly
- Proximity to structures — a tree over a roof needs full sectional rigging; the same tree in an open field wouldn't
- Health and structure — hollow trunks, included bark, and dead tops all change the plan
- Access for equipment — historic alleys and narrow drives take more setup time
- Stump and cleanup choices — grinding the stump and hauling all wood versus leaving firewood rounds
No phone-ballpark pricing — the written on-site estimate is the number you can count on.
Should the Stump Go Too?
Most Frankfort customers grind the stump at the same time as the removal. It's cheaper in one visit, and it leaves a clean slate for sod or a replacement planting. Details are on our stump grinding page.
When a Tree Becomes a Liability
A declining tree doesn't stabilize — it gets more brittle, drops more limbs, and gets more expensive to remove safely. If a Frankfort tree has you watching the sky every storm, get it assessed.
We also serve Homer Glen next door and all of our service areas in the southwest Chicago suburbs.
Call (708) 665-4874 today for your free tree removal estimate in Frankfort, IL. Complete cleanup included.