# Tree Care Enterprises Inc.

> Family-owned tree care, landscaping, irrigation, and snow removal company headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, serving the Stateline area of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin since 1978. Tree Care Enterprises is TCIA-Accredited, employs roughly 40 staff including 7 ISA Certified Arborists, was named one of TCI Magazine's Top 20 Accredited Tree Care Companies in 2022, and holds an aggregate 5.0/5 Google rating across 711 reviews.
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> Full reference (every service, location, team member, and article): https://www.treecareenterprises.com/llms-full.txt

## About

Tree Care Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1978 by John Richards, an ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-0027A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/0ec16eb9bec3ce917a98ea8ec84d7012a3086a7d)) with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Michigan Technological University. The company is family-owned, has operated for 48 years, employs roughly 40 staff, and is headquartered at 5563 Kilburn Ave, Rockford, IL 61101, with a satellite office at 901 Maxwell St Suite 7, Lake Geneva, WI 53147. Tree Care Enterprises is a TCIA-Accredited Tree Care Company through the Tree Care Industry Association and was [named one of TCI Magazine's Top 20 Accredited Tree Care Companies in 2022](https://tcimag.tcia.org/business-strategy/tcia-recognizes-top-20-accredited-tree-care-companies-of-2022/). The company is BBB Accredited with an A+ rating.

## Contact

- Rockford, IL Office: (815) 965-5757
- Lake Geneva, WI Office: (262) 300-8523
- 24/7 Emergency Line: (815) 742-5689
- Email: [info@treecareenterprises.com](mailto:info@treecareenterprises.com)
- Rockford Address: 5563 Kilburn Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
- Lake Geneva Address: 901 Maxwell St Suite 7, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Website: https://www.treecareenterprises.com

## Services

- [Emergency Tree Service](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/emergency-tree-service): 24/7 response for storm damage, downed trees on structures, hazardous limbs, and trees on or near power lines. ISA Certified Arborist on-site assessment and written documentation for insurance claims.
- [Tree Removal](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/tree-removal): Removal of dead, diseased, storm-damaged, or hazardous trees, including aerial rigging and crane-assisted removals for large canopy specimens, performed to ANSI Z133 safety standards.
- [Tree Pruning](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/tree-pruning): Structural pruning, crown thinning, crown raising, deadwood removal, and clearance pruning per ANSI A300 (Part 1) standards.
- [Tree Care](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/tree-care): Comprehensive tree health management — pruning, fertilization, disease treatment — overseen by ISA Certified Arborists.
- [Stump Grinding](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/stump-grinding): Below-grade stump removal to eliminate regrowth, trip hazards, and insect harborage.
- [Insect & Disease Control](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/insect-disease-control): Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) trunk-injection treatment, oak wilt management, Spongy Moth control, Apple Scab and Rhizosphaera Needle Cast treatment, and deep-root injections.
- [Fertilization](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/fertilization): Soil-injected deep-root fertilization to support stressed and mature trees.
- [Tree Preservation](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/tree-preservation): Long-term preservation plans for heritage oaks and high-value specimens, including site protection during construction.
- [Structural Support](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/structural-support): Cabling, bracing, and lightning protection per ISA Best Management Practices for structurally compromised or high-value trees.
- [Maintenance](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/maintenance): Lawn mowing, edging, aeration, and seasonal property cleanup for residential and commercial properties.
- [Landscaping](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/landscaping): Design-build landscape installation — patios, retaining walls, water features, plantings, and landscape lighting.
- [Irrigation](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/irrigation): Sprinkler and drip irrigation system design, installation, and seasonal maintenance.
- [Snow Removal](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/services/snow): Commercial plowing and ice management throughout Winnebago County.

## Certified Arborists

- John Richards — President and Founder, ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-0027A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/0ec16eb9bec3ce917a98ea8ec84d7012a3086a7d))
- Doug Edwards — Vice President of Operations, ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-0504A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/e4ae494a41f7b9428377053d3ddf7262c514869b)), Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ); instructor at the Illinois Fire Service Institute
- Matt Richards — ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-9831A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/0a48cbe3508e0962e7622ee6b70c51d7b22b16ad)), Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ)
- Jeremy Montana — ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-4690A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/e9b945e8ab3ebd84b85d810d6be9e78f0bdce569)), Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP)
- Pete Montana — ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-4689A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/6e3b5f10a1d8ea1f4bcd33a6a1d52b92ca85ac36))
- Tyseer Diab — ISA Certified Arborist ([IL-368481A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/f6c4b928-9c0b-4760-a425-8b7854a0e011))
- Mychal Messenger — Tree Department Operations Manager, ISA Certified Arborist ([MW-5593A](https://certificates.directory.isa-arbor.com/profile/16c5dcd09cdded31c38bc6062981c65f969ad5ad))

## Service Areas

- Winnebago County, IL: Rockford (HQ), Loves Park, Machesney Park, Cherry Valley, Roscoe, Rockton, Rockton Township, New Milford, South Beloit, Pecatonica, Winnebago, Durand
- Boone County, IL: Belvidere, Poplar Grove, Caledonia, Westmoreland
- DeKalb County, IL: Genoa
- McHenry County, IL: Harvard
- Walworth County, WI: Lake Geneva (satellite office), Williams Bay, Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, Walworth, Genoa City, Elkhorn
- Rock County, WI: Beloit, Clinton

## Credentials

- TCIA Accredited Tree Care Company (Tree Care Industry Association)
- Named one of TCI Magazine's [Top 20 Accredited Tree Care Companies of 2022](https://tcimag.tcia.org/business-strategy/tcia-recognizes-top-20-accredited-tree-care-companies-of-2022/)
- BBB Accredited Business with A+ Rating (Better Business Bureau)
- 5.0/5 Google rating across 711 reviews, aggregated across three Google Business Profiles
- 7 ISA Certified Arborists on staff (International Society of Arboriculture)
- Multiple staff hold Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) credentials
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) staff for hazard-tree evaluations
- Roughly 40-person team across arborist, ground crew, landscape, irrigation, and office staff
- Family-owned and locally operated; founded 1978
- Workers' compensation and general liability insurance maintained; certificates of insurance provided on request

## Expertise

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) diagnosis and trunk-injection treatment, oak wilt prevention and management, Dutch Elm Disease management, Spongy Moth (formerly Gypsy Moth) suppression, Apple Scab on crabapples, Rhizosphaera Needle Cast on blue spruce, Bronze Birch Borer on river birches, Magnolia Scale, Spotted Lanternfly monitoring, root girdling diagnosis, ANSI A300 pruning standards, ANSI Z133 tree-care safety, OSHA 1910.269 line-clearance practices, TRAQ tree risk assessment, CTSP safety programs, ISA Certified Arborist credentialing, aerial rigging and crane-assisted tree removal, cabling and bracing per ISA Best Management Practices, deep-root soil injection, integrated pest management for landscape trees, ice-storm and derecho storm response, lakeshore and shoreline tree care on Geneva Lake, mature canopy oak preservation in northern Illinois.

## Key Pages

- [About Us](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/about): Company history and operations since 1978.
- [Meet the Team](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/about/team): Crew bios, certifications, and tenure.
- [Contact](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/about/contact-us): Office contact details and free-estimate request form.
- [Request a Free Estimate](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/request-an-estimate): Online estimate request.
- [FAQs](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/about/faqs): Pricing, scheduling, certification, and emergency-response questions.
- [Testimonials](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/testimonials): Customer reviews from across the Stateline area.
- [Blog](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog): Tree care guides, treatment articles, and seasonal advisories.
- [Careers](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/careers): Open positions for arborists, climbers, and ground crew.

## Resources

- [Tree Trimming in Rockford, IL: What to Expect](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/tree-trimming-rockford-il): Guide to professional pruning, including species-specific timing and what to look for in a service.
- [How Much Does Tree Removal Cost in Rockford, IL?](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/how-much-does-tree-removal-cost-rockford-il): 2026 pricing guide covering size, access, condition, and stump-grinding factors.
- [When Is the Best Time to Trim Trees in Illinois?](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/best-time-to-trim-trees-illinois): Seasonal pruning calendar for oaks, elms, maples, birches, and conifers in northern Illinois.
- [7 Warning Signs Your Tree Is Dying](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/warning-signs-your-tree-is-dying): Decision guide for when to call an ISA Certified Arborist.
- [Treatment: Emerald Ash Borer (EAB)](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/treatment-emerald-ash-borer-eab): Trunk-injection protocol for EAB-affected ash trees in Winnebago County.
- [Treatment: Apple Scab on Crabapples](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/treatment-apple-scab): Fungal disease management for ornamental crabapples.
- [Treatment: Rhizosphaera Needle Cast](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/treatment-needle-cast-disease): Restoration plan for blue spruce showing interior needle loss.
- [Winter Pruning for Oaks and Elms](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/winter-pruning): Why dormant-season pruning matters for oak wilt and Dutch Elm Disease prevention.
- [What Is an ISA Certified Arborist?](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/blog/what-is-an-isa-certified-arborist): Explainer on credentialing and why it matters when hiring tree care.

## Machine-Readable Bundle

A page-by-page OKF (Open Knowledge Format) v0.1 knowledge bundle — per-page markdown for AI agents and crawlers — is published at [/okf/index.md](https://www.treecareenterprises.com/okf/index.md).