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Top-Rated Arborists in Old Tappan - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for FAMA TREE SERVICE LLC
FAMA TREE SERVICE LLC
4.9(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The men did an excellent job cutting trees and trimming large bushes. They cleaned up beautifully afterwards. Service was knowledgeable and friendly and professional. I highly recommend this tree service."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
4.7(
400
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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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
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Woodland Tree Service
4.9(
64
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Did a good job on tree pruning and cleanup"
Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Timberline Tree Service
4.8(
36
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They remove a dead tree from my property. Excellent work."
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+7

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Wilson's Tree Service
4.5(
25
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job trimmi g the tree."
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+7

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bernie Tree Service LLC
4.7(
148
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Good job with tree removal"
Tree Removal
Tree Removal
Stump Grinder
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Tree Removal

+4

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
94 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & H Tree Service
4.6(
34
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Tree Removal

Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had 2 large oak trees 2 feet from my house, and they were starting to die. A and H brought their crane, numerous trucks and other equipment, and a great efficient crew. They were done within the day and no surprises. Very exciting to watch! Thank you."
Old Tappan Middle School Tree Removal
Graple Saw Tree Removal
Harington Park Tree removal
Demarest Tree Removal
Tree removal by crane

+3

Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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J.M. Tree Service and Landscape
4.7(
10
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Tree Removal

Serving Old Tappan, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent work. Showed up on time did a great job on cutting up the downed tree and also did some pruning on existing trees. Highly recommend."
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+24

Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

All of the tree root removal methods mentioned above are effective on any kind of root, whether it’s still growing or simply needs a gentle nudge to finish decomposing. The only difference is that larger roots tend to be harder to remove and may require multiple chemical treatments as well as manual labor to eradicate.

Tree experts don’t advise against digging through tree roots, but instead encourage caution and consultation with a local arborist to make sure you don’t damage the tree’s structure or interrupt its water or nutrient intake. An arborist can recommend specific practices when digging and help prune the roots or dig a trench for utilities with a tool that can remove soil without touching the tree’s roots.

Generally, you should prune around 20% of an apple tree’s growth—and never more than 30%. This means that if you have a severely overgrown tree, it can take a few seasons to prune it back enough to produce the healthiest fruit. 

If you’re dealing with a newly planted or juvenile tree, hold off on pruning beyond the initial shaping. Wait at least a couple of seasons into fruit production since pruning can increase the number of water sprouts and unproductive foliage.

A tree can grow back from its stump, but full regrowth is unlikely (especially for more stubborn conifer trees). Instead, trees are more likely to send up a number of shoots from the dead stump, which will try to develop into primary stems over time. In other words, it will start to look increasingly bushy. The goal of killing and drying out a tree stump is to prevent that from happening, as well as make the stump easier to completely remove.

After a big storm, you may not be sure if a tree was struck or not. Look for the telltale long scars, like strips or gouges in the bark of the tree, running in sometimes jagged lines down the length of the trunk. These scars will often show vulnerable living wood inside the tree. It’s also common to see scorched or wilted leaves on the side or top of the tree where lightning struck.

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