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Top-Rated Arborists in Mountain Lakes - Updated Nov 2026

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

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came on time, explained what was to be done (I had met with their arborist prior to this -- so it was confirmation of the excavation, removal and planting), they worked very hard, took care to protect my lawn, cleaned everything up on my property and around the house -- all in record time. By 2:30 pm, I had five large trees that gave me the privacy and beauty I had been dreaming of in my backyard. The next day I put in plantings and it looks like everything has been there for years. It was one of the few projects around my house that turned out better than I even imagined. We had uses Friendly Tree for trimming and removal of trees -- now that I know they plant trees as well, they will be my go to resource for all my tree needs."
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+5

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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 Mountain Lakes, 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
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
Avatar for Nature Services, Inc.
Nature Services, Inc.
4.4(
969
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Tree Removal

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Judith came onsite to survey the trees we wanted trimmed; she provided a firm estimate for our review; and upon agreement to go ahead with the work -- two days later the Nature Services team of four workers got to work to get the trees trimmed. They took care of surrounding plants; branches and trimmings were mulched; and areas cleaned from debris. They were prompt, efficient, quick, and very professional. Will recommend to family and friends."
Response time6 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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 Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job as promised went very well at a reasonable price. They worked efficiently & safely cutting down 80 feet tall tree & cleanly trimmed other surrounding trees. They cut the trees into firewood & stacked it neatly in my backyard. They gave me a nice chopping board (from their previous job site) which they screwed into a tree trunk they cut from my backyard which they carried onto my deck. Looking at it, it can be use as a chopping board when grilling or a bistro table- cant wait to use it in one of our bbq parties. The crew left my yard cleaner than when they came in. Alex the owner stayed on site the whole time working with his crew and making sure safety is maintained. Overall, Im very satisfied with their work & will not hesitate to hire him again. Thank you Alex and to your amazing crew!"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
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+25

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
SavATree - Randolph
4.1(
4
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We offer a suite of tree, shrub, lawn and deer deterrent services to help maintain the health and vigor of residential and commercial properties. Our team of arborists specializes in tree, shrub and lawn conditions specific to the North Shore of Long Island, including Nassau and parts of Suffolk County. Our services do not include lawn mowing or tree planting.

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Bj's Tree Service
4.9(
107
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Our oak tree is very large and is located next to our garage and close to our neighbors property so it is not easy to maneuver equipment in that space. There were several dead branches high up that needed to be removed. The elm tree in the front of our house needed branches trimmed that were touching the house. They arrived on time and did an excellent job. They were very careful not to cause any damage to our house, garage and shrubs. They removed all debris and cleaned the entire area. They even removed previously felled dead branches from the roof of our garage. We are extremely happy with their work and would definitely use their services again and recommend them. Our trees look great!"
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+104

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Pristine Plant Healthcare, LLC
Pristine Plant Healthcare, LLC
4.9(
53
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Far superior to any tree service I have had. Jack was personable, knowledgeable, efficient, prompt, honest and very customer focused. The cost was reasonable. He will be the first tree service I will call the next time I need it. I highly recommend him."
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+2

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%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 Mountain Lakes, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Marisio, the owner, was very responsive with my request for a bid. It was furnished the day he arrived for the estimate. Marisio was very interested in obtaining my work and did a very good job of explaining what his company could do. He even showed me a video on his tablet of a very large tree his company was taking down in a tight place with his crane.

He also followed up several days later to see if I had any questions after receiving 4 additional bids. No other bidders bothered to call back to follow up.

I selected Amazing Tree because of their professionalism, the appropriate equipment they were going to use, and their competitive price.

The crew showed up on the date as scheduled and immediately went to work removing trees, grinding stumps and cleaning up as they worked. They asked permission to use my neighbors lawn because of its access to my trees and made sure not to damage his lawn or left any  debris  behind.

I was very satisfied with their work and when they left it was like  the removed trees were never there. i would definitely recommend their services and would use them again.

Thank you for a job well done.
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

If you’re looking to rot a tree stump fast, potassium nitrate will work far quicker than copper nails. First, drill several holes into the stump using a power drill, then pour potassium nitrate pellets into the holes. Next, add water to help the chemical absorb into the wood, thoroughly soaking the stump to ensure the pellets dissolve and spread evenly. Afterward, cover the stump with a tarp to retain moisture and block sunlight, then place mulch on top to secure it in place.

No, you cannot plant a tree above a gas line. Tree roots grow and spread over time and can sometimes dent, crack, or penetrate a gas line. Those same roots may also cause accessibility problems for maintenance or repairs. You can generally plant vegetation with non-invasive root systems, low-growing vegetation, and flower beds near gas lines. 

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

For small trees, tree removal should take just a couple of hours to complete. Assume that a mid-sized tree will take between four and eight hours, depending on the extent of the equipment required and the health of the tree. Remember to add up to two hours for stump removal. Larger trees could take as long as one or two working days, about eight hours each.

We don’t recommend DIY tree trimming for a few different reasons. First, the tools required to trim a tree can be costly, up to $1,100 or more, for the ladders and specialized saws needed. 

Safety is another concern, especially when working with more mature trees. As a guideline, you should only DIY tree trimming when branches are less than two inches in diameter. Any more, and the safety risk becomes too high, which could lead to catastrophe. For this job, it’s safest to let a tree-trimming professional assess the work needed.

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