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Avatar for El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great! This is the second time we used el toro. They removed 18 dead trees in just two days at a very fair price. David is terrific to work with and his team works hard and left the yard nice and tidy!"
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+91

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Avatar for Lodema Tree and Landscape Service
Lodema Tree and Landscape Service
4.7(
61
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast response to my call; quick appointment for estimate; work scheduled within 2 days of initial contact. Steve Lodema was prompt, professional, friendly, and thorough. I would definitely recommend his tree service! Mary Cafarelli"
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crane work
large oak tree
tree removal
storm damage clean up

+13

Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Mastership Tree Service
5.0(
16
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree TrimmingTree Removal+3 more

Serving Lafayette, 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."
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+25

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Amazing Tree Services LLC
4.5(
87
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had a tree come down in a storm a couple of years back, I'ma be honest it's been a little while. That was 2 or 3 years ago. They did a phenomenal job. They cleaned up, almost cleaned up too well. We wanted them to leave more granite for the fireplace and stuff like that I had to tell them "Wait, don't shred them all" but they were very kind about setting things aside, dusting main pieces of wood that we wanted to keep for our fireplace and getting rid of everything else. They tidied up beautifully. They worked very fast. I don't know how many helpers they had, but they were really quick. It was a part of a tree that a lightning bolt took off the top, almost half. The tree forked about 20 ft above the ground and the lightning took off one of the two halves of the tree. Unfortunately, a little bit of it hit the roof of the house and punched a hole about the size of your fist into and got that patched up. The people did a phenomenal job getting what was on the lawn of the lawn. They showed up on time, right away. They were top notch."
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+9

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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North Jersey Tree Specialists LLC
4.3(
76
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have a lot of overgrown trees on my property, plus neighbors' trees that hang over into my yard. This is the third time I've used North Jersey Tree Specialists, and I continue to be very satisfied with their work. The guys always do a good job and they clean up all remaining debris after a tree is cut down. They've made my yard much neater, brighter, and safer by the work they've done. Their prices are always very reasonable. They are my go-to tree service.
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
PA Tree Service
5.0(
16
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

"Extremely professional and courteous. Excellent clean up. Tom and his team climbed the trees , carefully and safely cut the tree into many pieces so as not to damage the house and electrical wires. They removed existed fallen debris without any additional cost. I will highly recommend this company. In fact, my neighbors pleased with his job already hired him."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

The best plan of action for an unhealthy or unsafe tree will depend on its condition. An arborist can recommend whether trimming or removal is the right call for your tree. Preventive tree trimming can keep trees safe and healthy, so make regular tree trimming a part of your yard maintenance plan.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

Tree roots can take weeks to years to die, depending on the method you use. Chemical herbicides take the least amount of time—typically between three and four weeks—while homemade methods, like covering an old stump with leaves, could take between seven and eight years. If you’re unsure which method to use or how quickly you need to act, consulting with a pro is always a good idea.

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 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%.

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