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The family-owned tree service company Essex & Morris County trusts
The tree service company Essex & Morris County has trusted for 40+ years
T&D Tree Service is the family-owned tree service company based at 2 Elizabeth Ave in Livingston, New Jersey. Since 1984, we have cared for the trees on thousands of Essex and Morris County properties — from the mature estates of Short Hills and Mendham to the shade trees on ordinary suburban streets. Four decades in one region means we know New Jersey’s oaks, maples and towering pines, the soils they grow in, and the storms that threaten them.
What Dave’s father started in 1984 is today a two-generation team of ISA Certified Arborists running our own trucks, chippers and crane. Because T&D Tree Service owns its equipment and answers only to the family whose name is on the truck, homeowners get honest pricing, careful work and complete cleanup on every single job.
- Family-owned and operated in Livingston, NJ since 1984
- ISA Certified Arborists & expert crews
- Fully insured and licensed for New Jersey tree work
- Own crane, bucket trucks and chippers — no subcontractors
- Thousands of Essex & Morris County properties served
What sets our tree service company apart
Four decades in the same two counties builds something you can’t fake: a reputation for doing tree care properly, safely and cleanly.
Real Arborist Expertise
Our recommendations come from ISA Certified Arborists trained in tree science — so your trees are cared for the right way, not just cut down.
Insured, Licensed & Accredited
Full liability and workers’ compensation coverage mean your property and our crew are always protected.
We Treat Your Yard Like Ours
Turf protection, precise rigging and a spotless cleanup every time. We leave your landscape looking better than we found it.
Honest, Family Values
No pressure, no upsells, no surprises. The same family Essex & Morris County homeowners have recommended to their neighbors since 1984.
Dave Lombardi — Owner & Lead Arborist
Dave Lombardi is a second-generation arborist, born and raised right here in Livingston, New Jersey. His father founded T&D Tree Service in 1984, and Dave grew up in the business — learning the trade on job sites across Essex and Morris County long before he took the reins. He took over the company roughly 25 years ago and has run it ever since. His father hasn’t slowed down either: he is still out on projects with the crew nearly every day. An ISA Certified Arborist who personally visits job sites, Dave is known throughout northern New Jersey for two things his customers mention again and again: honest, on-the-spot quotes and meticulous cleanup that leaves a property spotless.
Dave personally estimates most jobs. When you call T&D Tree Service, it’s often Dave himself who walks your property, assesses each tree with an arborist’s eye, explains exactly what your trees need — pruning, removal or preservation — and hands you a clear written quote with no pressure. Municipal permits, tight-access takedowns, crane-assisted removals and delicate estate pruning are all handled by his own trained crew.
His standards are simple and unchanged after 40 years: protect the home first, care for the trees that stay, price the work fairly, and clean up as if the crew were never there. It is why homeowners and local communities all across northern New Jersey call T&D Tree first — for superb customer service, prompt appointments and fast, affordable work. In Dave’s words, it is exceptional tree care for people who expect perfection.
Certified, accredited, insured
T&D Tree Service holds the credentials that separate a professional arborist from a chainsaw and a truck — verify them yourself through the International Society of Arboriculture and the Tree Care Industry Association.
- ISA Certified Arborist® — owner David D. Lombardi has held International Society of Arboriculture certification since 2018 (verify his credential →)
- Fully licensed & insured — liability and workers’ comp coverage on every job
- Fully insured & licensed — general liability and workers’ compensation
- Rated 4.8★ on Google by Essex & Morris County homeowners
Explore what our certified team does across Essex & Morris County:
- Tree Pruning & Trimming
- Tree Removal
- Emergency Tree Service
- Stump Removal & Grinding
- Mulch & Firewood Supply
Ready to talk to us? Contact T&D Tree Service or call (973) 434-5557 for a free on-site estimate.
A tree service company that knows Essex & Morris County trees
Choosing a tree service company is really about trust — you are handing someone a chainsaw and a crane a few feet from your home. What has kept T&D Tree Service busy in the same two counties for 40 years is deep local knowledge. The mature pin oaks, sugar and red maples, ash and white pines that shade Livingston, Short Hills, Montclair and Morristown each fail in their own way, and northern New Jersey’s clay soils, steep lots and tight suburban setbacks demand careful rigging. A truly local tree service company reads all of that before a single cut is made.
We have watched the emerald ash borer hollow out thousands of ash trees across the region, seen nor’easters and summer microbursts drop century-old limbs onto rooftops, and pulled the municipal permits that towns like Millburn, Chatham and Madison require before a large tree comes down. That is the difference between a crew with a saw and an accountable tree service company: we protect the home first, preserve the trees worth keeping, handle the paperwork, and clean up as if we were never there.
Above all, T&D Tree Service is a tree service company built on repeat customers and referrals. Homeowners call us back year after year and send us to their neighbors — you can read their words on our reviews page, browse the towns we serve, or ask Dave a question directly by requesting a free estimate.
A full-service tree service company, from crown to stump
Being a full-service tree service company means a homeowner never has to line up three different contractors for one project. The same accredited T&D crew that prunes your maples can safely take down a hazardous oak, grind the stump below grade, chip the brush and deliver fresh mulch for the beds — then come back at 2 a.m. when a storm brings a limb down. Everything our tree service company offers is handled in-house by insured employees, never subcontracted out:
- Tree Pruning & Trimming
- Tree Removal
- Emergency Tree Service
- Stump Removal & Grinding
- Mulch & Firewood Supply
Four decades in, that combination — real arborist credentials, in-house crews, honest pricing and obsessive cleanup — is exactly what Essex and Morris County homeowners mean when they call T&D Tree Service the tree service company they trust.
Caring for the trees of Essex & Morris County
From the estates of Short Hills and Mendham to every street in between, T&D Tree Service is the local, licensed arborist New Jersey homeowners call first.
Essex County
What Essex & Morris County says about T&D Tree
This service is THE BEST! A huge tree came down on my shed and they came out same-day. The crew worked hard to save the shed and removed the heavy limbs very carefully. Cleaned up nicely — excellent service.
I have been using T&D for years. There is no reason to use anyone else. They are reliable, competent and fairly priced. Thank you Dave.
Best tree services in Essex and Morris counties. Dave came for a prompt estimate, pulled the permit quickly, and his crew did a great job above our expectations — covered the siding and pathway to avoid damage.
I’ve used T&D multiple times and they never disappoint. Professional, friendly, efficient. They leave the area spotless — it’s clear they take pride in their work. Highly recommend!
T&D was wonderful — always on time, always when promised. David showed a vast knowledge of local trees, his team used a crane and wore safety equipment, and they cleaned up completely.
They do exceptional work at extremely reasonable prices. Dave was an absolute pleasure to work with. The tree was a monster and came down seamlessly — they truly go above and beyond.
Dave arrived on time with a reasonable quote, and the crew showed up the very morning he promised. Courteous, efficient and professional — they protected our property and cleaned up well.
Massive 50-ft tree removed at the last minute, leaving no trace on my neighbor’s yard. Amazing work for just 3 guys. Fair pricing and easy to work with.
Responsive, dependable, and his team is neat and very careful. I’ve used T&D in the past and would not do business with any other tree company in Livingston.
Very reasonable pricing. Great service. Crew arrived at the time promised. Yard was left spotless.
About T&D Tree Service
T&D Tree Service is a family-owned tree service company that has cared for trees in Essex and Morris County, New Jersey since 1984 — more than 40 years. Owner Dave Lombardi still oversees the work personally.
Dave Lombardi is the owner and lead ISA Certified Arborist of T&D Tree Service. He has led the company since 1984 and personally estimates most jobs, walking each property to recommend exactly what your trees need. Request Dave’s free estimate.
Yes. T&D Tree Service is fully licensed, and carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Our team includes ISA Certified Arborists, so your property and our crew are always protected.
T&D Tree Service serves all of Essex County and Morris County, New Jersey, including Livingston, Millburn, Short Hills, West Orange, Montclair, Morristown, Chatham, Madison and Mendham. See our service areas.
Always. A certified arborist — often Dave himself — will visit your property, assess your trees and provide a clear written quote at no cost. Request your free estimate or call (973) 434-5557.
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