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Based at 8910 State Rt 162 in Troy, Illinois, BCS Tree Service has proudly served homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and property managers throughout Madison County, St. Clair County, and the surrounding Metro East region since 1995. As a family-owned and operated company with ISA Certified Arborists on staff, we provide professional tree care solutions that prioritize safety, property protection, and long-term tree health.
For more than three decades, property owners throughout Troy, Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Collinsville, O’Fallon, Belleville, Highland, Granite City, Fairview Heights, and surrounding communities have trusted our experienced team for dependable tree removal, expert pruning, stump grinding, emergency storm cleanup, commercial tree services, and arborist consultations.
Illinois weather presents unique challenges for trees. Heavy clay soils, severe thunderstorms, high winds, ice storms, drought conditions, Emerald Ash Borer infestations, Oak Wilt disease, and aging tree populations can quickly turn healthy-looking trees into safety hazards. Our team understands the specific conditions affecting trees throughout the Metro East and provides customized recommendations based on the health, condition, and location of every tree we evaluate.
Whether you need emergency storm response, routine maintenance, large-scale commercial tree work, or guidance from a certified arborist, BCS Tree Service is committed to delivering exceptional workmanship, honest service, and complete customer satisfaction.
Choosing the right tree company matters. Tree work involves specialized equipment, significant safety risks, and decisions that can impact your property for decades. That’s why homeowners and businesses throughout the Metro East continue to trust BCS Tree Service.
Every property has different tree care needs. Some customers contact us because a large tree has become hazardous after a storm. Others need routine maintenance to improve appearance, preserve tree health, or protect structures. BCS Tree Service offers complete tree care solutions for properties of every size.
When a tree becomes hazardous, diseased, storm damaged, or simply outgrows its location, safe removal becomes essential. Our crew handles projects of all sizes, from routine residential tree removals to challenging jobs involving trees located near homes, garages, fences, utility lines, and commercial buildings.
Our dedicated Tree Removal page explains our process, safety procedures, pricing factors, and answers common questions about removing hazardous or unwanted trees.
Proper pruning improves tree health, reduces storm damage risks, encourages healthy growth, and enhances the appearance of your landscape. Our certified arborists follow professional pruning standards and never use harmful practices such as topping.
Visit our Tree & Shrub Pruning & Trimming page to learn about seasonal pruning schedules, crown thinning, crown raising, shrub shaping, and long-term maintenance recommendations.
Old stumps create mowing obstacles, attract insects, reduce curb appeal, and limit future landscaping opportunities. Our stump grinding services eliminate these problems and help restore your yard for future use.
Learn more on our Stump Grinding & Removal page, including restoration options, pricing considerations, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Metro East storms can leave dangerous trees, hanging limbs, and scattered debris throughout your property. Our emergency crews are available 24 hours a day to respond quickly and restore safety.
Our Emergency Storm Damage Cleanup page explains our response process, insurance documentation assistance, and common storm-related hazards.
Not every tree problem requires removal. Our ISA Certified Arborists provide tree health evaluations, disease diagnosis, pest management recommendations, risk assessments, and long-term care plans designed to preserve valuable trees whenever possible.
Visit our Tree Care & Arborist Services page to learn about Emerald Ash Borer, Oak Wilt, soil management, risk assessments, and preservation strategies.
Businesses, apartment complexes, schools, churches, municipalities, HOAs, and property managers rely on BCS Tree Service for dependable commercial tree care.
Our Commercial Tree Services page covers maintenance programs, large-scale removals, risk assessments, storm response, and ongoing property management solutions.
Trees are often among the largest and most valuable assets on a property. Proper care can extend their lifespan for decades, while poor maintenance or untreated disease can create expensive safety risks.
Our ISA Certified Arborists evaluate:
Whenever possible, we focus on preserving healthy trees. When removal becomes necessary, we provide honest recommendations based on professional standards and decades of experience.
Property owners throughout the Metro East frequently encounter:
This invasive insect has destroyed thousands of ash trees throughout Southern Illinois. Early detection can sometimes allow treatment before significant damage occurs.
Oak Wilt is a serious fungal disease capable of killing mature oaks rapidly. Proper pruning timing and early intervention are critical.
Strong winds, ice accumulation, lightning strikes, and saturated soils regularly cause tree failures throughout the region.
Heavy clay soils common throughout Madison and St. Clair Counties can limit root growth and contribute to declining tree health.
Many neighborhoods contain mature trees planted decades ago that now require professional evaluation and maintenance.
Tired of watching your driveway or private road crack under harsh Illinois winters and freeze-thaw cycles? BCS Chip Seal Pros specializes in chip seal (tar and chip) — a proven, cost-effective surface treatment that protects and extends the life of your existing pavement without the expense of a full asphalt overlay.
Perfect for homeowners and property managers throughout St. Clair County, Madison County, and the entire St. Louis Metro East (Belleville, Edwardsville, Collinsville, Granite City, Fairview Heights, O’Fallon IL, and surrounding communities), our chip seal solutions deliver durability, beauty, and superior traction tailored to local conditions near the Mississippi River.
Whether you need a residential driveway refresh, private road upgrade, or light commercial resurfacing, our experienced local crews at BCS Chip Seal Pros use high-quality materials and proven techniques designed specifically for Metro East conditions.
Ready to protect your property with a durable, great-looking solution that actually saves you money?
"When people in the Metro East need tree service, they count on the specialists at BCS Tree Service to ensure safe and reliable service that gets the job done right. Our locally-owned and operated business have been serving throughout the area for over 20 years. Whether you seek to remove hazardous trees or ensure they keep growing strong, our licensed arborist knows how to solve even the toughest tree problems."
BCS Tree Service proudly serves customers throughout Madison County, St. Clair County, and surrounding communities.
Tree service pricing depends on tree size, species, accessibility, equipment requirements, and the type of work being performed. We provide free estimates for every project.
Depending on the project, we may utilize bucket trucks, cranes, lifts, stump grinders, professional climbing equipment, and specialized rigging systems designed to safely complete the work.
Wood and brush are processed and recycled whenever possible. Customers may also request firewood to be left behind.
After removal, only the stump remains unless stump grinding is performed. Our crews perform complete cleanup and debris removal before leaving.
A Certified Arborist is a tree care professional who has completed specialized training and certification related to tree biology, risk assessment, pruning standards, diseases, and preservation practices.
Common warning signs include severe leaning, extensive decay, dead limbs, disease, storm damage, root problems, or proximity to structures.
The ideal pruning schedule depends on the tree species. Our arborists can recommend the proper timing for your specific trees.
Yes. We routinely remove large and hazardous trees throughout Madison and St. Clair Counties.
No. Topping damages tree structure, encourages weak growth, and increases future risks.
No. We never use climbing spikes on healthy trees because they create unnecessary wounds that can introduce disease and decay.
Our gallery showcases recent tree removals, pruning projects, stump grinding work, storm cleanup services, and commercial tree care projects completed throughout the Metro East. Browse our before-and-after photos to see the quality workmanship and attention to detail that have made BCS Tree Service a trusted name since 1995.
Whether you need emergency tree removal, routine pruning, stump grinding, commercial tree maintenance, or advice from a Certified Arborist, BCS Tree Service is ready to help.
