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Top-Rated Arborists in Elmer - 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 Elmer, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't be happier with the service I received. This company is very knowledgeable and will go above and beyond to make their customers happy. They will thoroughly explain your best options for tree removal or how to most effectively trim your trees without damaging or killing them. Their lawn care is also top notch and done in a timely fashion. I would recommend 1000 times over."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
D.B. Paulson, LLC
4.8(
39
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Elmer, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I cannot say enough good about this family owned business. Supporting local businesses is easy when they are honest, reliable, friendly, and great to work with. The work they produce is superior. They were meticulous, and left my property in better shape than they found it. I highly recommend their tree services. Chuck and Dave were a pleasure to work with and their team were respectful, friendly and hard-working. Top-notch company. Bobby in that bucket truck with chainsaw in hand is fearless. I nicknamed him superman. Thank you DB Paulson for a great experience. See you again at tree trimming time."
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%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 Elmer, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Heck's Tree Service to do some trimming of overhanging limbs on my property. They showed up on-time with their crew and gear and made quick work of the over hanging limbs I needed trimmed. When they were done, they cleaned up the branches, twigs and chip in the yard. Very professional. I would hire them again."
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Avatar for Barraza Landscaping
Barraza Landscaping
5.0(
3
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Elmer, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Antonio and his crew did an excellent job on landscaping our back and front yards. Every leaf was gone bushes trimmed and some removed. Landscaping was beautiful. Highly recommend! Next he needs to do some magic on our lawn! Looking forward to this. Ron & Jane Cory"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Captain's Tree Service LLC
4.3(
43
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Elmer, 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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+17

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Visions Greenworks, LLC
4.8(
12
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain - For Business

Serving Elmer, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent service! Very reputable and trustworthy company. I highly recommend their full sevice lawn company. I have been using Visions Greenworks on a weekly basis during the season for well over 15 years and plan on continuing. The owners and management team is a pleasure to deal with. Any issues are quickly resolved. The customer truly comes first with Visions Greenworks!"
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

There are a few instances in which removing a tree is the best option. You might do this if the tree looks to be a major danger—potentially falling onto your home, your car, or other parts of your property—or it’s diseased beyond repair. A tree that is growing too close to your house might need to be removed to prevent mold growth.

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

Licensing requirements for arborists, also known as tree surgeons, vary by state and municipality. Many areas require a license, which often involves specialized education and experience. Even if not mandated, it's wise to hire a licensed professional as they tend to have more experience. Beyond licensing, look for certifications from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), as this indicates a higher level of expertise. Certified arborists must typically pass a comprehensive exam. Always confirm that the arborist has a business license and is fully insured to protect yourself from liability. Seeking positive recommendations from local homeowners is also a good step in finding a qualified professional.

Yes, you can prune a palm tree with a chainsaw, but a chainsaw is overkill for a job like this. You risk damaging the tree if you make a bad cut. More commonly, you’ll need pruning shears or a serrated knife to trim a palm tree, or you can use a specialized pruning saw instead of a chainsaw.

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

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