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Top-Rated Arborists in Hackettstown - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
4.7(
70
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with this David from El Toro. They were very reasonable with their pricing and provided a clear, written estimate upfront, which I really appreciated. The team was able to schedule the work for the very next day, and they showed up on time ready to go. They worked efficiently and professionally throughout the entire job, and everything was completed exactly as promised. The cleanup afterward was thorough, leaving my property looking great. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and professional tree service."
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+91

Response time1 day
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Avatar for A&T Tree Services LLC
A&T Tree Services LLC
4.8(
29
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A&T Tree Service did an outstanding job cutting down a large Black Oak tree for us. They were very professional and extra helpful in removing old pieces of a White Ash tree we had cut down in 2019 that were sitting in our backyard waiting for neighbors to take for free. They even came back on 9 June to grind the stump, plus the White Ash stump, and a large Oak stump in our front yard. It was a great value for a lot of work. I highly recommend them."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Mastership Tree Service
Mastership Tree Service
5.0(
19
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very please with Mastership tree service- came today done in a flash taking away a fallen dead tree. He was very knowledgeable about trees when he came to see the job I called for and that impressed me. Alex keeps his promise by texting or phone and offered a very very affordable price . will defiantly use his service again."
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
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+25

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Knock on Wood Tree Service llc
Knock on Wood Tree Service llc
5.0(
30
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very satisfied with KnockOnWood tree service. They were responsive, friendly and efficient. They left the area cleaner than before the work started. I will definitely hire them again."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Forever Green Tree Service
Forever Green Tree Service
4.8(
35
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and all of his crew at Forever Green tree service are beyond amazing! They are professional, prompt, hard working, and very friendly. I have never seen or heard of a machine that can actually go over a house to cut down the trees in the back yard. I watched this amazing show from beginning to end. This hydraulic claw which looks a little like the claws in an arcade is moved over the house by Mike the owner. He has the controls in his hands. The claw grabs part of the tree and once in it's grip saws it off. Then Mike slowly brings that large part of the tree over the house and lays it in the yard. From there the shredder came, as Mike was cutting two other guys were shredding. These guys work in unison, everyone knows what to do and how to do it. This company is highly recommended !!! All the photos I took are too large for Angi's list except this one."
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+4

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Bj's Tree Service
Bj's Tree Service
4.9(
107
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent!! They were the most professional service I have ever had. They saw I had a sprinkler system without me telling them and took the necessary precautions not to run the truck over the sprinkler heads. I had spring flowers that had started emerging and they took special care not to drop branches on them. They cleaned up so well, the yard was left in better condition than before they started. I would highly recommend them to anyone anytime. Their pricing came in lower than the other 2 estimates i received.."
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+104

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for White Birch Tree Experts, LLC
White Birch Tree Experts, LLC
4.6(
191
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Quick response, great price, phenomenal job. We had 24 trees removed and they completed the job in 1 day. They were courteous, cautious around our structures and had an organized work ethic. We were very impressed. I would recommend them to anyone who asked."
Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
American Eagle Tree Service
5.0(
21
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Tree Removal

Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I I highly recommend Ben and his crew they did an outstanding job at a great price and they were very timely and their response when I set it up and they finished everything in one day and I had a quite a few trees I had to come down because of the ash problem. They cleaned up great and stacked my wood"
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Amazing Tree Services LLC
Amazing Tree Services LLC
4.5(
87
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Hackettstown, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We noticed one very large dead tree on our property, right near some power lines.  Contacted Amazing Tree and Mauricio came the same day to look at the job.  He showed us that the tree was actually hollow from a carpenter ant infestation and advised that the work should not wait too long to be done as the tree posed a real danger.  He said he would not advise us to wait more than two weeks to get the job done.  We agreed.  He gave us a good price and said he would be back within the two week period to do the work. 
Two days later we learned that we would need to be out of town for a few weeks.  I called Amazing Tree and spoke to Mauricio's wife and told her of our dilemma and that we would be away.  The following day Mauricio left a message on our home phone saying not to worry and that the job would be done soon and he would be in touch when we returned.  I returned the call and left a message that they could call our cell and I would be happy to provide a credit card number by phone.  I did not hear back from them.
We arrived home three weeks later to find that all the work had been done perfectly.  I called and left a message for Mauricio to let him know that we were very pleased but wanted to pay him for the work.  He stopped by a few days later to pick up payment and said he wasn't worried about getting paid since he had done a job for us previously.
This is a fine contractor who is responsive and trustworthy and does quality work.  It is our pleasure to recommend him again.
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+9

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

The ideal depth of a tree notch depends on the tree, but it should usually be between 20% and 25% of the tree’s depth. However, if the tree is leaning towards the direction of the notch, it can be cut more shallowly—at as little as 10% of the depth. When the tree is leaning away from the direction it needs to be felled, you can cut deeper, closer to 30%.

It’s not as common for Dutch elm disease to affect other types of trees, especially if the surrounding trees aren’t elms. However, it is possible for DED to spread to other trees, particularly in northern states, like Minnesota. In fact, it’s a good idea to use geography to identify wood and determine which types of trees are in your yard. 

Unfortunately, the complex and shallow root system of elm trees makes surrounding elm trees particularly vulnerable to DED. Early discovery is key!

Trees that flower in the spring—like dogwood, cherry, magnolia, and pear—should not be pruned during the winter. These spring-flowering plants grow buds on old growth, so you’ll actually remove what would’ve been gorgeous flowering foliage. Instead, wait to prune until right after they bloom, when the flowers fade.

In the case that a tree is growing directly on your property line, the cost of maintaining the tree is shared and is the property of both owners in common. In this case, all decisions regarding the maintenance of the tree must be made jointly, and both parties must agree on a course of action. You will need to agree with your neighbor about the cutting of any roots before you carry it out, and your neighbor must also consult with you before doing any trimming. Coming to an agreement with your neighbor about any shared trees ahead of necessary trimming and maintenance will make this process much simpler.

You will know that an oak tree needs to be removed when you see vertical cracks or dead branch stubs, which indicate internal decay. Other signs include trunk rot near the base of the tree and sprouts or small branches coming from the trunk.

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