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Top-Rated Arborists in Mountainside - 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 Mountainside, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Mastership Tree Service
Mastership Tree Service
5.0(
20
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+3 more

Serving Mountainside, 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 Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
4.8(
26
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+7 more

Serving Mountainside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were there bright and early. Removed a fence panel to bring in machinery. Put some kind of padding over grass for machine which avoided damage to lawn. Cut down extreamly large tree and all went well. Hauled away all debris and put fence panel back as previously. Was almost like they were never there. Been through some nightmares with tree contractors before. This was by far the most professionally ran company I have dealt with. I will not bother shopping around again and will call sage for any tree work I need done in the future."
Tree Trimming
Sage Expert Tree Service
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming
Tree Trimming

+19

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
Beyond the Leaf Tree & Shrub Experts LLC
4.4(
144
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Removal - For Business+3 more

Serving Mountainside, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

What makes us different - Education, Planning, and Safety. All of our staff is educated by Penn State in Business, Urban Forestry, and Horticulture to provide extensive knowledge in the tree care industry. Whether you have a mature oak tree, an ornamental dogwood, or a row of arborvitaes that need to be saved, we provide solutions to the toughest problems at a reasonable price. Ursinus College, Boyertown School District, Comfort Inn, and many other customers have used our service to create a safe and enjoyable environment. Call to see if we can help with your trees and shrubs. Thank you for the consideration we look forward to speaking with you.

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Harmony Tree Care
Harmony Tree Care
4.2(
47
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Tree TrimmingTree RemovalTree Stump - Remove

Serving Mountainside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I couldn't be more pleased! Mike McCabe, is an arborist who really knows his business. He came out immediately, assessed my situation and the work was completed in a very timely manner. All the work and clean up were stellar. The communication throughout was also exemplary. Fabulous!"
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Avatar for SavATree - Mountainside
SavATree - Mountainside
4.1(
56
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Tree RemovalTrees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and MaintainTrees and Shrubs - Trim or Remove

Serving Mountainside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SavATree provided a free estimate and some advice on other trees and shrubbery in my yard. They came on time, worked in an efficient manner, accommodated my working in the yard at the same time, and cleaned up afterwards. I would definitely recommend their service. Ed B."
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Avatar for Royal Turf Custom Lawn Care, Inc.
Royal Turf Custom Lawn Care, Inc.
3.5(
8
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Trees & Shrubs - Treat, Protect and Maintain

Serving Mountainside, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Royal Turf Custom Lawn Care, Inc., has been serving North and central New Jersey since 1982. We are a family owned and operated business; we pride ourselves on our outstanding quality of work and excellent customer service. Call us today for all your lawn, tree and mosquito control needs needs!

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Using Epsom salt to kill a tree stump typically takes between six and 12 months. While this may seem like a long time, it is significantly faster than the natural decomposition process, which can take up to seven years. This method is a viable DIY option for stumps that do not pose an immediate hazard. If you need a faster solution, you can hire a professional for stump removal or grinding, though this may cause more damage to the surrounding ground.

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. 

The felling notch you make before you make the final cut will determine which way the tree will fall. The cut will be in a wedge or triangle, and the tree will fall from the highest point of the triangle. You can use this, as well as the process described above, to estimate where a tree will fall. 

You may be looking to identify maple trees to use for home improvement projects. In that case, you can tell hard maples by looking at their leaves. Leaves will have a U-shaped dip, or sinus, between the points, or lobes, of the leaves. Leaves of soft maples tend to have V-shaped sinuses.

If you already have the cut wood in front of you, look for a light, uniform color to identify hard maple wood and check for variations of red, gray, or brown streaks and an overall darker color in soft maple wood.

Most tree removals take 3-8 hours, requiring additional time for stump grinding or debris hauling.

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