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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
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Avatar for Mastership Tree Service
Mastership Tree Service
5.0(
17
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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
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A&T Tree Services LLC
5.0(
11
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Lafayette, NJ and surrounding areas

Emergency services offered

"A&T Tree Services came to my property in dover New jersey, and they trimmed a dozen trees, and cut all the dead branches, and cut a lot of trees that were over my house. Im very satisfied with the Job i will definetely reccomend to my neighbor"
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+6

Recommended by72%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 tools for tree removal include a chainsaw for large trees, an ax for notching and cutting down small trees, and a wedge to help control the direction a tree falls in. A hatchet can be useful for very small trees, but won’t be effective for medium to large trees. 

You’ll have to balance up the cost, the value of the tree (sentimental or otherwise), and the risk factors. An experienced arborist will help you understand whether transplanting is likely to be successful. The cost and hassle of transplanting a large, well-established tree are often not worth it, especially if the species is fast-growing and easy to source. The decision depends on the age and species of the tree, the conditions in the new site location, and how careful the company is when digging out and moving the tree.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Only trim palm trees as needed, which is usually about once per year. However, don't stick to that schedule if the palm tree doesn't need it. Avoid trimming palm trees when possible. It’s best to trim palm trees only when you notice a buildup of dead fronds. That said, leave the brown fronds during the dormant season because this organic matter helps protect the tree from the cooler weather.

Yes, the same rules discussed above apply to your neighbor: They can trim one of your trees as long as they’re only cutting the portion that extends into their property. Your neighbor is not allowed to access your property without permission, nor can they cut past the property line. 

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