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About MadCow

A hard-working tree crew out of Alton, Illinois, with the cranes, grapple trucks and lifts to take on the trees other outfits walk away from.

4.7 · 216 Google reviews
BBB A+Better Business Bureau rating
ISA MemberInternational Society of Arboriculture
InsuredWith workers' comp
24/7 EmergencyCrews available right away

How we got the name

The MadCow mascot: a wild-eyed cow with a chainsaw

Lance was sitting at a stop sign with his grandson, right next to a Madison County sheriff's deputy. His grandson looked over and said it plain as day: "Look Pawpaw, there's a mad cow."

The name stuck. The cow got a chainsaw. Today MadCow Tree Service takes down, trims and cleans up trees across Alton, the Metro East and the St. Louis area.

What we bring to the job

  • Arborists who know the trees and pests of the Mississippi and Illinois river bluffs
  • Cranes, grapple trucks, spider and bucket lifts, track loaders and stump grinders
  • Insured, including workers' comp for every crew member
  • BBB A+ rated and an ISA Member (International Society of Arboriculture)
  • 24/7 emergency service, with crews available right away
  • We work with your insurance company on storm claims

Where we work

Our shop is at 152 Fosterburg Road in Alton. We work about 30 miles out on both sides of the river, from Jerseyville and Grafton down to Collinsville and O'Fallon, and across to St. Charles, Florissant and St. Louis. See every town.

Reviews

What the neighbors say

4.7

216 Google reviews
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★★★★★

“They did such a great job! It was rainy when they came to my house and they took extra precautions and laid down boards to help lessen the tire tracks. It was really nice that all the wood was in one nice pile and out of the way! They were quick and efficient and just overall did a job well done!”

Sydney G. · Google review
★★★★★

“Couldn't be happier!! The boys did a fantastic job. Cleaned up the mess. Was very polite. The price was reasonable. Was good entertainment watching the one up in the tree doing the cutting.”

Laura L. · MadCow customer
★★★★★

“These guys were very Professional, fast Responding and Reasonably priced and that’s no lie. I would recommend them over many companies that I got estimates from. They came out, gave an estimate and did the work in less than 2 weeks. They were amazing especially since the tree was between 2 sets of power lines and they dropped it, hauled it off and cleaned up all in less than 8 hours and without disturbing traffic on a very busy road.”

Lisa B. · Google review
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