Tree Removal in Frankfort Square, IL

Tree Removal in Frankfort Square works a little differently than in the towns around it, because Frankfort Square is not a town in the legal sense. It is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Frankfort Township, Will County, bordered by the Village of Frankfort to the south, Tinley Park to the north and Matteson in Cook County to the east. There is no village government. For homeowners, that means questions about public trees, roads and rules usually go to Will County or the township, not to a village forestry department.

A tightly built, stable community

Frankfort Square had 7,766 residents in 2000, 9,276 in 2010 and 8,968 in the 2020 Census. It counted 3,160 housing units and 3,119 households in 2020, with a homeowner vacancy rate of just 0.4%, one of the lowest anywhere in the area. That paints a clear picture: a compact, mostly residential community where almost every home is occupied. On suburban lots like these, most yard trees are ones that were planted after the houses went up.

The jobs we see most

Ash removal. Suburban developments around here planted a lot of ash, and emerald ash borer has killed most untreated ones. Some dead ash still stand in backyards and along lot lines. They get more brittle every year, so the sooner they come down, the safer it is.

Crowded backyard trees. On standard-size lots, two or three shade trees plus a row of evergreens can fill a yard completely. Removing one or two opens up light for the lawn and garden and takes weight off the roof.

Trees too close to the house. Trees planted a few feet from the foundation or the deck are now rubbing siding and filling gutters.

Stumps. Older stumps from earlier removals, ground out so the lawn can be leveled and seeded.

Working with neighbors close by

On compact lots, a removal almost always involves the neighbors in some way: a limb over their fence, a drop zone next to their garage, a truck parked in front of their house. We plan the work so nothing lands on their side, and we suggest you let them know when the job is scheduled. If a tree sits right on the line, both owners should agree before it comes down.

What a removal day looks like

Most Frankfort Square removals are done in one visit. A typical day: the truck and chipper park at the curb, the work area is roped off, the tree comes down in sections if it is near the house or a fence, brush goes straight into the chipper, and the trunk is cut into rounds that are either hauled away or stacked for you. If you asked for stump grinding, that comes last, followed by raking and blowing off the driveway and walks. On a compact lot, the whole job often takes a few hours.

Schools and families

Frankfort Square is served by Summit Hill School District 161 and Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210. Families with kids mean busy yards, so tell us about play sets, pools and pets in the work area.

Call (779) 324-4241 or use the form and we will come out with a written estimate. Get a free estimate