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Avatar for FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Montvale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As always, Friendly Tree does not disappoint. I have used them for years. Their arborist John is very knowledgeable and trustworthy. Never steered me wrong. Recommends the right actions with an eye to keeping costs down."
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+5

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
4.7(
63
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Montvale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and courteous team They did everything they said they would do, with removing the tree, the bushes and the clean up. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for these services. Also the price was reasonable."
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+91

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Woodland Tree Service
4.9(
64
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Montvale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"These guys are awesome. They showed up as scheduled despite an intense thunder/lightning storm; they waited until there was no more lightning danger and worked in the rain until dark to remove two huge trees next to my house. They returned with the stump grinder early the next morning to eliminate the stumps, remove the large trunks from the previous day, prune a number of other trees, chip the smaller limbs and cut the larger ones into firewood-sized logs for me, and then did an incredible job cleaning up my roof and yard. They also laid down plywood on my lawn to protect it from the heavy equipment. All this for a price that was 60% lower than the highest quote I received and only slightly more than than lowest quote (from a company that didn't have the same stellar ratings as Woodland and wouldn't have been able to do the work for 2 more months). Very friendly owner, receptionist, and overall staff. I couldn't be happier with the level of service they provided."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Timberline Tree & Landscape, Inc.
4.5(
180
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Tree Removal

Serving Montvale, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From estimate to completion, I have no complaints. I asked for a change in estimate because I added some work, John didn't hesitate to come back. The price is affordable. The workers cut the trees with no problems. I was impressed with the cleanup. Just a note, because of the size of my project (small) , the Imperial Tree Experts did the job, not Timberline."
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

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.

You may wonder whether tree removal is tax deductible: Tree removal is not tax-deductible for homeowners unless it's related to a federally declared disaster. In that case, the cost may qualify as a casualty loss. However, if you own a commercial property, like a rental home, tree removal could be deductible if it's necessary for safety, maintenance, or part of a larger capital improvement project, and you must hire a professional tree removal service and keep documentation. Always consult a tax professional beforehand to see if you qualify.

Most tree surgeons cost around $100 per hour or between $70 and $200 per hour for their services. You might get flat fees for more straightforward services, like a tree assessment, tree removal, stump grinding, and one-off treatments, but many times, treatments for tree diseases or pests will be charged based on an hourly rate or a per-visit rate. Since the cost of a tree surgeon can vary widely, it’s best to speak with an arborist near you to get an idea of what your particular issue will cost to correct.

Generally speaking, you’ll want to avoid flush cuts, which are cuts made as extremely close to the trunk or main branch. These cuts can weaken your tree, lower its natural defense mechanisms, and even cause decay. You’ll also want to avoid tree topping, which is the total removal of the leader and upper main branches of a tree. 

Most pros will advise against either of these methods, which is why hiring a pro is often the best choice when it comes to tree trimming.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

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