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

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

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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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Trimming+5 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

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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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
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Tree RemovalTree TrimmingTree Removal - For Business+5 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"Great! This is the second time we used el toro. They removed 18 dead trees in just two days at a very fair price. David is terrific to work with and his team works hard and left the yard nice and tidy!"
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Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Timberline Tree Service
4.8(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ridgewood, 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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Response time2 days
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Wilson's Tree Service
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+3 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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"They did an excellent job trimmi g the tree."
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Bernie Tree Service LLC
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I got their name from Angieâ s list and as it turned out , they were fabulous. I would highly recommend this tree company. They also did my neighborâ s pruning needs. Great company."
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+4

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
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J.M. Tree Service and Landscape
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Serving Ridgewood, 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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Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bj's Tree Service
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is by far the one of best interactions I have experienced from an Angie?s List provider.  Edward and his team were, prompt, efficient and extremely courteous. They cut down a 40+ year?s old Black Walnut tree and ground the stump. Pruned a 50+ year?s old Oak, and pruned a 27+ year?s old Red Maple. Lastly they pruned a Lilac bush which was near death.  Since pruning all the trees are thriving, because of this I plan to have them come and prune all the deciduous shrubs during the growing season spring of 2016. I couldn?t be happier with the end results.
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Not all leaning trees are dangerous, but they can be a hazard as gravity may eventually cause them to fall. A key factor is whether the lean is new or has been present for a long time. Trees that have grown with a lean for years are not typically an immediate danger, but a sudden lean is a cause for concern as it often indicates weakening roots. If a tree is leaning more than 15% from vertical, you should consider having it straightened or transplanted. To be safe, it's always best to hire a professional arborist to inspect any leaning tree to assess the risk and avoid potential accidents.

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.

If you aren’t sure what you’re doing, be very careful when cutting mature tree roots (roots larger than 2 inches). Root cutting and pruning can affect both a tree’s stability and its ability to nourish itself. Issues during root cutting can result in damage or injury. 

It’s recommended you call in a pro to help, unless it’s a very small tree and you aren’t worried about the prospect of losing the tree.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

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.

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