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Avatar for FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
4.7(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

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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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Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAMA TREE SERVICE LLC
4.9(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

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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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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilson's Tree Service
4.5(
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Very happy with the project Wilson’s Tree Service Landscaping completed. The service included tree removal and tree pruning in our backyard. Wilson’s team were professional and responsible. They took care of removing any objects that were in the way and replaced them when they were done. Arrived on time and price was reasonable. Would recommend and use their service again."
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+7

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GM Landscaping & Construction LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

When it is time to spend your hard-earned money best to contact a reliable company like us. My brothers and I will work to make sure the job is done to the highest quality. From lawn maintenance to hardscaping and construction and snow plowing know you can trust us. All work always guaranteed, contact us for your project and see the difference.

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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Morales Brothers Tree Service
5.0(
17
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Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Morales Brothers Tree Service. They are very easy to work with. From the time I talked to them, to remove the tree, it was less than 48 hours. They are very professional, I will always hire them again."
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Tree Service questions, answered by experts

Licensing requirements for arborists, also known as tree surgeons, vary by state and municipality. Many areas require a license, which often involves specialized education and experience. Even if not mandated, it's wise to hire a licensed professional as they tend to have more experience. Beyond licensing, look for certifications from organizations like the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) or the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), as this indicates a higher level of expertise. Certified arborists must typically pass a comprehensive exam. Always confirm that the arborist has a business license and is fully insured to protect yourself from liability. Seeking positive recommendations from local homeowners is also a good step in finding a qualified professional.

Some people prefer to leave or even carve a leftover stump, but we recommend removing it if possible. You can often dig out smaller trunks with a shovel once they have died and dried out. You can have stumps professionally removed, or request a service to grind them down to ground level so they can be replaced with other landscaping or objects.

Rock salt or Epsom salt can damage and kill tree roots over several weeks and can even assist in removing the tree's stump. However, you need to drill holes or cut into the stump and surface tree roots to inject them properly with the salt. Repeat the process every two weeks until the roots visibly rot away.

Most trees can be successfully transplanted while they are young, but pines, walnuts, and some oak tree varieties are more difficult to move because their root systems grow deeper than most other trees. Also, trees adapted to sandy soil with wide root systems like beeches, willows, and aspens are harder to dig out because their roots spread much farther out from the trunk. In these cases, unless the trees are very young and small, it’s a good idea to consult a tree planting professional.

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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