Your trees deserve expert care, not guesswork.
An ISA Certified Arborist has passed the International Society of Arboriculture's exam on tree biology, pruning, diagnosis, safety and tree risk, and keeps learning to stay certified. Ryan and Becky, our ISA Certified Arborists, look at every tree problem with that training, so the advice you get is based on how trees actually grow, not on what's quickest to cut.
• Dead or dying branches, or a thin, sparse canopy
• Leaves that turn color early, curl, spot or drop in summer
• Cracks or splits in the trunk or big limbs
• Mushrooms or fungus at the base or on the trunk
• Holes, sawdust, peeling bark or other signs of insects (like emerald ash borer)
• A new lean, lifting soil, or a tree that changed after a storm
• A big tree over your house, driveway or play area that you're not sure about
Some of these have several possible causes. Seeing the tree in person tells us much more than a photo.
Your arborist walks the property with you, looks at each tree you're worried about, and checks the leaves, branches, trunk, roots and soil around it. You get a plain answer and a written recommendation, which may be:
• Pruning to remove dead wood or take weight off weak limbs
• Cabling and bracing to support a split trunk or heavy limbs
• Treatment for insects or disease, including emerald ash borer
• Deep root fertilization or better soil and watering for a stressed tree
• Watching it and checking again next season
• Removal, when a tree can't be saved or isn't safe
A tree health evaluation is $85 inside the Champaign, Urbana and Savoy city limits, and $2 a mile outside them. This is separate from our free quotes: if you already know you want a tree removed or pruned, request a free quote instead.
Family-owned since 2003, fully insured and fully equipped, with bucket trucks, climbers and crane work for big jobs. Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite five years in a row and voted Best in 217. We'd rather save a good tree than cut it down, and we'll tell you honestly which one makes sense.
What our customers say
“Ryan with Bud's came out and gave us an evaluation of the health of a number of trees on our property. He is clearly knowledgeable about all things trees, and patiently answered any questions that I had. We will be having them care for a number of our trees. Happy with their service, would definitely recommend.”
“Super friendly Arborist came out and did a great job on my tree maintenance! I have a 5 year old tree who got great maintenance complete by them:)”
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