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Top-Rated Arborists in Clayton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Smitty's Tree Service LLC
Smitty's Tree Service LLC
5.0(
37
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner Anthony & his crew was very professional from beginning to end. They removed several large trees & stumps from my property . Anthony also cut my lawn & mulched for me for several summersâ ¦ His prices are very reasonable .I would highly recommend him for all you Landscaping & tree services"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Figuemax Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
90
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+2 more

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed a large tree removed that was very close to my neighbors fence. The tree was removed and all debris cleaned up. It was done in a timely manner and at a great price. I would definitely recommend Figuemax and hire again."
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming

+4

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Francos Tree Service, LLC
4.5(
143
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"ONG what a great Tree Removal company! Friendly, fast and very reasonable. They will be doing all our tree service from now on. Came home from vacation on Sunday saw the tree in our back yard and by Wednesday it was gone. My yard was left very clean. Thank you Franco’s for such a great job!!! We will be calling."
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+12

Response time5 hrs
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Heck's Tree Service LLC
5.0(
4
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+1 more

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am extremely satisfied with all of my experiences working with Hecks tree service including tree removal and stump removal for both my personal house and also hundreds of my solar customers. He always goes above and beyond to make sure the customers are happy. His pricing is unbeatable where most companies are inflating the costs Jordan gives the most fair prices around. I know this because I?ve worked with tree companies for over a decade now. I can?t thank Jordan and his crew enough for all that they do. I can confidently refer anyone to him without having to worry. ??"
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Tree Removal
Tree Removal
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Wible's Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
2
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Wible's Tree Service LLC is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for R & B Tree Services
R & B Tree Services
5.0(
37
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Miguel and his co-worker where just amazing. He answered the phone after hours, called and text me back and showed up as promised. They put my fence back together after cutting fallen tree and even raked the grass of debris (none of this was expected). He made sure our yard was put back exactly as it was before the tree fell. I highly recommend R&B and we will be calling him again soon for other garden projects in the near future. The guy truly cares about his clients and workmanship. Glad we went with them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for CC TREE EXPERTS
CC TREE EXPERTS
4.8(
156
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Emergency services offered

"I am very happy with the service provided by CC Tree Experts. They will be the first company I call for this service from now on. 1) Responsive. They were the first ones out with a quote (within a day). My prior service took a week to get a guy out. 2) Fair. Of the quotes I got, they had a fair price.. no over charging. 3) Efficient. On the day of, they were running by 8 am with all vehicles and tools. They were basically done by 11:30. 4) Safe. I watched them slice and dice a tall old tree with control and precision. 5) Clean. The tree and area was chocked with overgrowth and vines. They navigated it all and left the ground clean and debris free. It did take 3 weeks to get work started. I blame that on their high demand. Book early."
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+8

Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Captain's Tree Service LLC
Captain's Tree Service LLC
4.3(
43
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Clayton, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was organized, worked quickly and cleaned up afterwards. They were very good at carefully lowering cut branches so as not to damage anything in the yard. Very professional. I was pleased with the results and wouldn't hesitate to use them in the future."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

According to scientists at Penn State University, spotted lanternflies do not typically kill the trees and plants they feed on, but they can cause branches and segments to die off. However, they have been found to kill cultivated grapes, which can have devastating consequences for vineyard owners and regions that heavily rely on vineyards to create jobs and generate revenue. They have also killed the Ailanthu altissima, known as the tree of heaven, though this is classified as a noxious and invasive weed tree.

To maintain trees on a commercial property, perform regular pruning, monitor for diseases, and apply fertilization to promote healthy growth. It is also important to remove any hazardous branches to keep the trees healthy and prevent potential liability issues.

It depends. Smaller, younger trees take longer to mature, but they're more resilient, their roots don't get as damaged during transplanting, and they recover faster. Plus, they're much more affordable to plant, and it's possible to DIY the planting. 

On the other hand, mature trees produce fruit faster and provide more shade and privacy immediately. Ideally, a small or medium tree is the better choice if you can wait a few years for it to mature. But if you need immediate maturity, a larger tree is the only option.

Pruning trees during the summer can be a bad idea because the new growth will take place during the hottest months of the year, which can stress your tree out. Similarly, pruning during the early fall can be a bad idea, too, because you’d be stimulating new growth when most trees are aiming to go dormant. 

Pruning recommendations will vary by the type of tree, but generally, waiting until winter to prune your trees is a good idea.

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

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