Stone City, built on wetlands

Tree Removal in Romeoville, IL

Mid-century neighborhoods with mature trees, and soft ground that changes how a job is done.

We price jobs standing in your yard, anywhere in Joliet and Will County
A written quote that itemizes every tree
Brush, logs and chips handled the way you ask

Romeoville's Ground Shapes the Work

Tree Removal in Romeoville starts with looking at the ground as much as the tree. The village lies just west of the Des Plaines River on what is called the Gateway Wetlands, and the big postwar neighborhood here, the Hampton Park Subdivision, was built in 1957 on more than 600 acres of wetland along IL-53, with another 400 acres added in 1964. Low, wet ground affects trees in two ways. Roots stay shallow when the soil is often saturated, so trees are more likely to tip over in a storm. And soft lawns rut easily under heavy equipment, so a removal that would be routine on dry ground needs more planning here.

Hampton Park: the trees are as old as the houses

In 1950, Romeoville had about 46 homes and 147 residents. Hampton Park changed that almost overnight. Trees planted when those homes were new are now 60 years old or more, and fast-growing species that were widely planted in that era, such as silver maple and ash, often don't age gracefully. Typical problems we find on these lots:

Large maples with included bark in the main fork, which can split under wind or ice
Dead or dying ash, now mostly gone from the region's untreated trees because of emerald ash borer
Surface roots heaving sidewalks and driveways
Big limbs growing over roofs that were replaced long after the tree was planted

Newer Romeoville

The village has grown far past Hampton Park. It had 39,863 residents in the 2020 Census and 13,597 housing units, and it covers about 20 square miles, including about a square mile of water. On the newer west side, the trees are younger and the yards are often in subdivisions with their own landscaping rules. If you live in a community with a homeowners association, it is worth checking whether it requires approval before a tree is removed or wants a replacement planted. We are happy to work with whatever paperwork the HOA asks for.

Working on soft ground

When the lawn is wet, we have a few choices, and we talk them through with you before the job: 1. Wait for drier weather, if the tree is not an immediate hazard. 2. Use ground protection mats to spread the weight of equipment. 3. Use smaller equipment or carry brush and wood out by hand. 4. Work from the street with a lift or crane, so nothing heavy crosses the yard at all.

The estimate says which approach we plan to use, so there are no surprises on the day.

Stone City history

Romeoville and Joliet were known as Stone City for their limestone quarries, and the Illinois State Capitol, completed in 1888, was built of Romeoville stone. The original village of Romeo was first settled in 1835 on Isle a la Cache, a small island in the Des Plaines River, and it incorporated as Romeoville in 1895. If you live on one of the older streets near the river, call (779) 324-4241 and we will come out and look. Get a free estimate

Romeoville Notes

A subdivision built on wetland. In 1957, more than 600 acres of wetlands along IL-53 became the Hampton Park Subdivision, and another 400 acres were added in 1964. Trees planted then are now 60 years old or more.
From 46 homes to 13,597 units. Romeoville had about 46 homes and 147 residents in 1950. The 2020 Census counted 39,863 residents and 13,597 housing units.
River and wetland setting. The village lies directly west of the Des Plaines River on the Gateway Wetlands and covers about 20.16 square miles, including about 1.03 square miles of water.
Parkway trees belong to the village. Once a tree is planted on Romeoville's right-of-way it becomes village property, and Public Works (815-886-1870) handles its pruning and removal. Through the Parkway Tree Replacement Program the village pays $75 toward each new tree of at least 2.5-inch caliper, with applications due May 10 for spring or September 10 for fall.

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Romeoville Questions

Why did my tree fall over instead of breaking?

On wet or compacted ground, roots often stay shallow, and saturated soil loses its grip during a storm. A tree that uproots usually had a small root plate for its size. If other trees nearby are similar, it is worth having them looked at.

Will a removal wreck my Hampton Park lawn?

It shouldn't. We plan the route, use mats on soft ground and lower heavy wood instead of dropping it. If the yard is too wet, we may suggest waiting a few days when the tree is not an immediate hazard.

Do I need HOA approval to remove a tree in Romeoville?

That depends on your association. Some newer subdivisions have rules about removing or replacing trees, especially in front yards. Check your covenants or ask the HOA before the job; we can provide a written estimate or description of the work for their review.

Who takes care of the tree between my sidewalk and the street in Romeoville?

The village. Trees on Romeoville's right-of-way are village property, and Public Works does the pruning and removal; call 815-886-1870. If you want a new parkway tree, the village's replacement program shares the cost, and the deadlines are May 10 for spring planting and September 10 for fall.

Free Estimates in Romeoville, IL

Written estimates for Romeoville, from Hampton Park to the newest west side streets.

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