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Brown Tree Service was founded in 1983 by Kenneth J. Brown owner and operator (Certified Arborist). The company has grown to over 15 employees and services the Chicago area, northwest and western suburbs. The Company's philosophy is the same today as it was 28 years ago. Treat each tree as if it was your own and each customer as if they were your neighbor. Over 50% of the service we provide is repeat or referral.

  • Employees Number: 15 crews 3-5
  • Employee Training: Arborist CERTIFIED
  • Certified Arborists: Ken J. Brown & Martin LaBahn
  • Customer Response: Immediate
  • Work Scheduling: 4-7 business days
    (if not emergency)
  • Estimate Scheduling: 1-4 days
  • Insurance Certificates: Faxed or available on job site
  • Service Provided: Check Services Page
  • Removal Permit: If applicable will obtain
  • References: Provided upon request
  • Consultation: No Charge
  • Receive Proposal: Immediate to 3 days

Our Clients

Attention to detail and a focus on providing excellent customer service is what sets us apart from the rest. Our clients receive the personal attention they deserve and get our very best each time they call and with great pride we share these customers' responses...

"Brown Tree service put in two beautiful flowing crab trees for me, they also took down a couple of trees. The trees they planted are gorgeous the work was extremely efficient. The men doing the work couldn't have been more efficient or more courteous!! Even their clean-up was great. Martin their Arborist has been so helpful and informative on which trees to get and how to protect our other trees. Thank you Brown's for everything!"

Sue Pilipuf,
Very Satisfied Customer
"We wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the job you did pruning, etc, our Ash. The tree still gives shade and looks so much healthier. Although I've never been fond of Ash trees, I find them 'messy', it seems this tree may now be manageable. We're sorry we didn't do this sooner. Your men were great too. They did a terrific job of tree removal as well as clean up. You don't find that very much these days. We are extremely happy with the results."

The Wett's
Arlington Heights, Illinois

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