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Avatar for FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
4.7(
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Tree RemovalTree Stump - RemoveTree Removal - For Business+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

"I only gave these guys three stars, because they did clean work and didn't leave a mess behind for me to clean up. However, they took my money and did not complete the job to my satisfaction. When I asked them why they didn't cut the branch that I hired them to cut in the first place, they gave me excuses where they used buzz words like "horticulture". So, I had to hire a second tree service who came in and quickly completed the job that these guys failed to do."
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+5

Response time3 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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 Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with Fama Tree Services! They came out to remove a tree stump and some large roots in my backyard, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. The crew arrived right on time, worked efficiently, and made sure everything was cleaned up afterward. Friendly, professional, and reliable service. I’d definitely recommend Fema Tree Services to anyone needing tree or stump removal."
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+1

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
4.7(
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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

Emergency services offered

"This company was on time, worked efficiently and cleaned the leftover debris immaculately. I would definitely hire them again. I highly recommend the El Toro Landscaping and Tree Service Company"
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+91

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Amazing Tree Services LLC
4.5(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - Remove+5 more

Serving Ridgewood, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Winter nor'easters brought down two trees on my house -- the second a massive pin oak that damaged the roof. Mauricio Fallas of Amazing Tree Services came back -- with a crane and crew -- two weeks in a row to remove the trees. He worked quickly in order to permit an insurance inspection and roof replacement. Mauricio is an experienced pro and a nice guy, too. He's got my tree work for life -- although I hope any future tree that falls, falls in the woods!"
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

It is possible to cut down a tree on your property yourself, but it is generally not recommended unless specific conditions are met. You should only consider this project if the tree is small (e.g., under 4-5 inches in diameter and short enough that you don't need a ladder to reach the branches), and you are experienced in handling a chainsaw. The tree must also be located far from any power lines, fences, homes, or other structures. Even for small trees, the work can be dangerous, and it's always advisable to have a spotter to ensure the tree falls correctly and no branches fall on you.

For any tree that is large, requires a ladder to access, or is near electrical lines or structures, you should always hire a professional. Attempting to remove a large tree yourself is extremely dangerous, poses a risk of serious injury, and could result in significant damage to your property.

Before any tree removal, it's also important to check your local and state regulations to ensure the tree is not historic or otherwise protected by your city.

Generally, you’ll want to avoid pruning more than 25% of the tree’s canopy at one time. While pruning your tree is important, it’s possible to do it too often or to go too far. Again, this is why hiring a tree trimming pro to do the work is wise. However, if you do decide to DIY, going slow and trimming gradually is the name of the game.

Tree removal can be quite expensive, especially for larger projects, but you can use the following tips to help keep costs down:

  • Do the yard cleanup afterward yourself

  • Choose to leave the logs on your property and split them yourself

  • Opt to leave the stump in the ground and tackle stump grinding yourself

  • Pull permits for tree removal, if necessary, to avoid fines

  • Pay to have multiple trees removed at once

  • Remove tree in the late winter or early spring during off-season

Talking with a septic pro before planting trees near your tank is best to ensure the roots won’t interfere with your septic system. However, there is an easy way to figure out where to plant a tree—but you’ll need to know how tall it can get when it’s fully grown. For instance, if the tree can reach 50 feet, plant it at least 50 feet from your septic system.

The best way is to start controlling tree height long before it grows too large, via careful pruning through the years. But that’s not always possible. If a tree has become too high or too large, use selective pruning to remove the most troublesome branches, one by one, without topping the tree. Gently shaping a tree like this can, over time, correct problems. You can also find growth inhibitors to spray on a tree to stop it from growing too rapidly, but use these sparingly if at all.

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