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Avatar for Martinez Tree Service, LLC
Martinez Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Cookstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Estimate appointment was punctual. Removal of three tall trees and several large branches was performed the next day at the appointed time. Project finished in two hours with thorough cleanup. Cost was very competitive."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Figuemax Tree Service, LLC
Figuemax Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+2 more

Serving Cookstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a tree removed with stump grinded and another tree trimmed. They scheduled and communicated when they would be arriving. They made sure that the work was completed to my satisfaction and did a good job cleaning up after the work was complete."
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming

+4

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Forever Green Tree Service
4.8(
34
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Cookstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Removal of 6 shade trees was done professionally, on schedule, and importantly with no property damage. They followed all of the rules including having insurance and having me get a permit which my township needed. Only improvement could be communications. I would definitely use them again."
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Grapple Saw
Tree planting
Grapple Saw

+4

Response time2 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Good Tree & Stump Removal, Inc.
Good Tree & Stump Removal, Inc.
5.0(
6
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Cookstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

GTS offers all phases of tree care from pruning and tree removals to stump grinding and lot clearing. GTS prides itself on providing the highest quality tree care without sacrificing safety or professionalism. Every property is treated as if it were our very own and our knowledgeable staff takes extreme pride in our craft always following all New Jersey standards for tree care operation. Our team takes great care to eliminate any potential hazards and we leave all job sites clean and free of debris.\n\nWe pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

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BBL & C
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Cookstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CC TREE EXPERTS
4.8(
156
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Cookstown, 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 Pennygreen
Pennygreen
4.3(
370
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Cookstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1976

Credit card accepted

"The two men who showed up were very polite.  They worked quickly and did a beautiful job cleaning the leaves from behind my garage, my flower beds and lawn.  I have many trees so there were plenty of leaves.  They blew them neatly into a pile where they could be picked up by my town's leaf truck.  I was extremely pleased with their work and would most definitely use them again.
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Padilla tree service
5.0(
5
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Cookstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

"We had a fantastic experience with Padilla Tree Service. We inquired about a quote for the work we needed done and they were out on location within a few days to scope the work. They were very reasonable with price and could quickly tackle the job. Very professional, quick, tidy, and took the time to leave the place unscathed of any leftover debris, trash, or excess leaves. Will absolutely hire them again for any future work our facility needs."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Whether you grind or dig up and remove your tree stump depends on your landscaping goals. Using a stump grinder leaves the root system in place for it to decompose over time, whereas digging up the tree stump removes the roots and the stump. Overall, stump grinding is a far simpler process since you won’t need to deal with the roots. Stump removal will make your yard look like a demolition site, but you’ll have an easier time replanting in the same place as your former tree.

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

Unfortunately, palm tree stumps are one of the most difficult types to remove due to how their roots grow. Unlike other trees, palm tree roots grow horizontally and vertically. Palm tree roots grow as deep as three feet into the ground, although soil and growing conditions could mean they go as far as 50 inches into the earth. 

If you want to be able to repurpose the grass in the area where you removed a stump later, you’ll have to dig quite deep—and perhaps wide—to trim away all the roots.

The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.

Ideally, you’ll have a good enough relationship with your neighbors that you can kindly mention this task in regular conversation. However, every neighbor (and neighborhood) is different. Your best bet will always be to ask directly and nicely, offering to contribute to the tree trimming efforts if you’d like. However, if you are bothered by the tree and your neighbor is unwilling to cut it, you can involve the help of the homeowners’ association or local authorities, if applicable.

The Cookstown, NJ homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

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