In Illinois, trees aren’t just pretty—they’re property assets worth tens of thousands of dollars and potential liabilities if ignored.One windstorm, one hidden pest infestation, or one poorly timed (or poorly performed) prune can turn a 60-year-old oak into an insurance nightmare overnight.Here’s why smart Illinois property managers never gamble with tree care:
- Illinois Weather Is Brutal on Trees
Ice storms, emerald ash borer, oak wilt, Dutch elm disease, and 90 mph straight-line winds, and sudden January thaws followed by −20 °F plunges. Chicagoland trees take a beating every year. Proactive care (deep-root feeding, cabling, pest monitoring, and correct pruning) is the only way to keep them standing tall. - A Single Tree Failure Can Cost You $50,000+
One mature tree falling on a parked car, building overhang, or sidewalk can trigger massive repair bills, lawsuits, and skyrocketing insurance premiums. Regular inspections and ISA-certified pruning prevent 95 % of those events. - Dead or Dying Trees Kill Curb Appeal—and Leasing Rates
Vacant storefronts stay vacant longer when the parking-lot trees look sickly. Banks lose the “stable and secure” vibe when branches hang over the drive-thru. Schools lose parent confidence when playground trees drop limbs. Healthy trees = higher occupancy and happier stakeholders. - Illinois Law Holds Property Owners Responsible
Under Illinois common law, you have a duty to inspect and maintain trees that could injure people or damage neighboring property. Documentation of regular professional care is your best defense if something ever goes wrong. - Proper Care Adds Real Dollars to Property Value
The Council of Tree & Landscape Appraisers says a single healthy, mature tree can add $1,000 – $10,000 to commercial property value. Multiply that by a whole parking-lot buffer or campus canopy and you’re talking serious money.
At J. Brtis Landscape Company, we’ve been keeping Chicagoland trees healthy, safe, and beautiful since 2013. Our crews are ISA-certified, fully insured, and trained on the latest Illinois-specific threats (EAB, oak wilt protocols, storm-response pruning, etc.).Whether you need:
- Annual health inspections & deep-root fertilization
- Emerald ash borer prevention or removal
- Structural pruning for wind resistance
- 24/7 storm damage response
…we’ve got you covered, on budget and on schedule.
Don’t wait for the next polar vortex or microburst to find out your trees weren’t ready.→ Schedule Your Free Tree-Risk Assessment Today
Your trees—and your bottom line—will thank you.
J. Brtis Landscape Company – WBE-Certified | Commercial Tree & Plant Health Experts Serving Chicagoland
