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Top-Rated Arborists in Richland - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Smitty's Tree Service LLC
Smitty's Tree Service LLC
5.0(
37
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+1 more

Serving Richland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't be happier with the service I received. This company is very knowledgeable and will go above and beyond to make their customers happy. They will thoroughly explain your best options for tree removal or how to most effectively trim your trees without damaging or killing them. Their lawn care is also top notch and done in a timely fashion. I would recommend 1000 times over."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate98%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Figuemax Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
90
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+2 more

Serving Richland, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a tree removed with stump grinded and another tree trimmed. They scheduled and communicated when they would be arriving. They made sure that the work was completed to my satisfaction and did a good job cleaning up after the work was complete."
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming
Tree Removal and Trimming

+4

5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Jason Pilla Tree Specialist LLC
5.0(
72
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Richland, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently were getting quotes for a tree removal and grinding, the last quote we got was from “Jason Pilla Tree Specialist” Jason the owner explained everything that his crew was going to do, he sold us immediately as he really knows his craft, the crew that came were professional, knowledgeable and very friendly, the cleanup was great and the job they did came out perfect, I highly recommend this company for any tree removal project you have planned, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ was an easy one here!!!"
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+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Captain's Tree Service LLC
4.3(
43
)
Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Richland, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was organized, worked quickly and cleaned up afterwards. They were very good at carefully lowering cut branches so as not to damage anything in the yard. Very professional. I was pleased with the results and wouldn't hesitate to use them in the future."
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+17

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Arborists FAQs, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

It can be bad to leave a dead stump in the ground. A stump becomes a hefty piece of dead wood in time and eventually (especially with the help of rain) starts to rot. That makes it a locus point for diseases and pesky insects, as well as a bit of an eyesore. It’s best to remove a tree stump completely before it starts to decay, especially before it starts to fall apart. If the tree was removed because of disease, it’s even more important to fully remove the stump if possible.

Generally, no, tree topping isn’t a good technique, and you should avoid using it in most cases. Tree topping may be the only good option to save a tree following severe damage after a storm, but in most other cases, it’s not the right choice. Tree topping can leave trees vulnerable to disease and further damage, and most pros will suggest against it.

Although it’s possible, heavy machinery like a crane is necessary for removing an entire tree stump and all. This procedure is extremely costly, time-consuming, and usually unnecessary, as there are plenty of convenient and affordable stump removal options. 

Your best bet, if you want to be sure to remove a tree and its stump efficiently, is to speak with a professional. They’ll be able to walk you through the entire process.

Tree removal costs typically don’t include stump removal, as that technically falls into a different service. The company you hire may offer the service for an additional fee; ask them if they offer it to ensure you get the best tree stump removal costs possible.

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