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Avatar for FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
4.7(
400
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service was excellent; the arborists lived up to their name - friendly. The person who came out to quote the job was quick yet thorough and gave me some advice on some trees gratis (trees not part of the contract.) they arrived 30 minutes late - outside of a 12:00 to 2:00 window. But the quality work they did made up for that one glitch. I will definitely hire them again next time my trees beg for a clip and trim."
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+5

Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sami's Landscape & Tree Service LLC
4.6(
121
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sami came by when promised, gave a quote better than I expected, showed up on the date promised and the time promised! The whole project of 3 tree removals took less time than anticipated and they clean up very nicely. If needed, will definitely use again. I am impressed which hasn't happened with me in a long time. Thank you Sami's Tree Service."
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+20

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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USAF Tree Service
4.7(
291
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Tree Removal

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Everything about hiring this team was “TOP DRAWER! Spoke by phone and owner/estimater came next day, gave good quotes with optionality for removing a large Ash tree, two smaller trees and cutting down 7 or 8 branches in various other trees by hand. Day after that 4 huge trucks with tons of equipment and a team of 5-6 guys (including two of the owners sons) showed up at 9:30am and worked their @sses off all day doing exactly what they promised, including stump grinding and protecting surrounding trees and hauling it all off. Near the end, a guy climbed three or four of my trees like a raccoon assisted by someone on the ground to rappel him etc. to trim limbs. I couldn’t be happier with this job and the whole experience. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!"
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Topping a hazardous tree growing over a house...
Lowering a heavy log safely and smoothly...

+25

Response time9 hrs
Response rate95%
65 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 Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+7 more

Serving Plainfield, 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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Mastership Tree Service
5.0(
15
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Plainfield, 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 rate95%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Central Jersey Tree Services, LLC
Central Jersey Tree Services, LLC
4.9(
96
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Trimming - For Business

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Economical, efficient, thorough. Easy to work with. I had them remove a very large tree that had fallen in my yard. The price they gave me was very competitive when compared to three other vendors. It was so competitive that I hesitated to give them the job at first. I was concerned they might shortcut the job. I gave them the job and I must say they exceeded my expectations They even did extra work I had not proposed. I can t recommend them enough. Excellent, excellent. Outstanding, prompt, quick, safe, and as I said absolutely thorough More than I expected . Hoping for that next tree to come down so I can call on them again"
Tree Trimming
Tree Removal
From Up Above
Getting Her Down
Nature's Beauty

+28

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Cruz Landscaping, LLC
4.3(
250
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Plainfield, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired them for removing 3 dead trees and trimming of other trees. They are true professionals. They executed their job well and cleared and cleaned up everything. Would definitely recommend them and also hire them for future needs. Excellent work with skilled crew."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Bleach can potentially kill some types of delicate ornamental trees, but for the most part, it will only kill the foliage it comes in contact with. Applying bleach is not an effective method of killing a tree. A better option is to use an herbicide, which is a chemical compound designed to effectively kill a tree. 

If you don’t trim your palm trees, you can expect several negative outcomes, including:

  • Unhealthy palm trees attract pests, diseases, and fungi 

  • Dead falling fronds can cause severe injury or damage to your home, pedestrians, or cars

  • Dead palm branches are flammable and can catch fire, especially during a lightning storm

If it’s your property, then you can plant a tree near power lines, but it’s not the best idea. Any vegetation that grows within 10 feet or so of power lines will fall under the responsibility of the utility company, and they may trim or remove it as necessary. If you do move forward with your plan, try to choose a smaller ornamental tree, plant it as far away from the power lines as you can, and keep it trimmed to avoid future problems.

The fastest ways to remove a tree stump are by grinding it or burning it.

Stump grinding is often the quickest method, with professionals able to chip away a stump and its roots within a single session. You have the option to hire a professional stump removal service or rent a stump grinder to do it yourself. However, it's important to note that these machines can be large, difficult to transport, and dangerous to operate without prior experience. For safety reasons, hiring a local arborist or landscape specialist is often recommended.

Burning is another fast option. Before you begin, check your local burn laws. The process involves drilling holes into the stump, filling them with vegetable oil, and waiting 24 to 48 hours. Afterward, you can add charcoal bricks to the surface and light the fire, which must be attended at all times.

For a more affordable but much slower alternative, you can use potassium nitrate pellets to accelerate the natural decomposition process. This method typically takes four to six months.

A few signs a tree may be dead is if the leaves are dead and there are no signs of new blooms. You can also perform a scratch test on some of the branches to check the condition of the cambium layer beneath the bark.

If it is green, it is still alive, but if several are dry, brittle, and brown, the tree may be dying or dead. Always consult an arborist before assuming your tree is dead because you may be able to save it.

The Plainfield, NJ homeowners’ guide to arboricultural services

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