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Emergency Tree Service in Short Hills, NJ
ISA Certified arborists delivering Emergency Tree Service Short Hills NJ homeowners have trusted since 1984 — safe, insured and spotless work, backed by a 4.8-star reputation across Essex County.
For dependable Emergency Tree Service Short Hills NJ homeowners can count on, T&D Tree Service has been the local, ISA Certified name to call since 1984. We are a family-owned, TCIA-accredited and fully insured tree company based minutes away in Livingston, and we have spent four decades caring for the oaks, maples and ash that shade Short Hills and the rest of Essex County.
Every job in Short Hills is handled by a certified crew that treats your property like its own — clean work, protected turf and beds, and complete cleanup before we leave. Owner Dave Lombardi personally estimates most jobs, so the person who prices your work is the person who understands your trees. Call (973) 434-5557 for a free on-site estimate in Short Hills.
Emergency Tree Service Short Hills NJ: 24/7 storm response
When a tree or heavy limb comes down on a home, car, driveway or power line in Short Hills, you need an insured crew that answers fast — day or night. Every Short Hills homeowner remembers a storm that reshaped the neighbourhood canopy — a downed oak across the driveway, a split maple leaning on the wires. Getting ahead of the next one is what we do. T&D keeps a 24/7 emergency line open and mobilises quickly across Essex County the moment a storm passes.
We stabilise the hazard first: securing the scene, easing weight off a compromised roof or wall, and clearing the immediate danger so your family and property are safe.
Downed trees, roofs and power lines in Short Hills
A tree tangled in the wires or resting on the roof is the most dangerous work in arboriculture. Our Short Hills crews coordinate with the utility when a line is involved, then take the tree apart in controlled, rigged sections — never a reckless cut — to protect the structure underneath.
The tree stock across Short Hills is classic Essex County hardwood: towering oaks, broad maples and aging ash. With spotted lanternfly now established locally and emerald ash borer killing ash county-wide, proactive care protects both the healthy trees and everything growing beneath them. Storm-loaded trees are under enormous tension; reading that tension safely is exactly what a certified crew is trained to do.
Storm cleanup and insurance help in Short Hills
Once the danger is cleared, we finish the job: chipping brush, hauling logs and raking the Short Hills site clean. We can document the damage with photos and a written summary for your homeowner’s insurance claim, and follow up with any removal or stump grinding the storm left behind.
Why Short Hills chooses T&D for Emergency Tree Service Short Hills NJ
It comes down to a simple standard: do excellent work, charge a fair price and leave the property cleaner than we found it.
Short Hills is one of Essex County’s most established addresses, and its mature specimen trees are part of what a property is worth. We bring the careful, arborist-grade standard an estate landscape deserves.
- Local, familiar crews who know Short Hills’s trees and Essex County soil, slopes and setbacks
- ISA Certified Arborists on the job — real tree science, not just a chainsaw and a truck
- Fully licensed, TCIA-accredited and insured for every Short Hills job
- Honest, competitive quotes from owner Dave Lombardi — no upselling, no surprises
- Meticulous, spotless cleanup: every branch chipped, every bed raked before we leave
- 24/7 storm & emergency response anywhere in Short Hills, day or night
Simple, transparent and clean, every time
The same four-step process behind four decades of five-star reviews in Short Hills.
Call Any Hour
You reach a real T&D crew 24/7. We triage the Short Hills emergency over the phone and dispatch fast.
Secure the Scene
We stabilise the hazard, ease weight off structures and coordinate with the utility if wires are involved.
Rigged, Safe Removal
The tree comes apart in controlled sections to protect the roof, walls and everything beneath it.
Cleanup & Documentation
We clear the debris, rake the site and document the damage for your insurance claim.
What emergency tree service Short Hills NJ costs
Emergency work in Short Hills is priced on the risk and the access — how the tree has fallen, what it is resting on, whether wires are involved, and whether a crane is needed to lift it clear safely. We are upfront about cost even in an emergency, and much storm damage is covered by homeowner’s insurance. Because T&D owns its trucks, chipper and grinders rather than renting, and because we have run Essex County crews for 40 years, our pricing stays honest and competitive. The only way to get an exact number is a free on-site visit, and there is never any obligation.
T&D provides emergency tree service throughout Short Hills and the surrounding Essex County communities — including neighbouring West Orange, South Orange and Millburn. Explore our full emergency tree service service, this town’s general tree service in Short Hills page, or the whole Essex County service area.
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.
Emergency Tree Service in Short Hills: common questions
Yes. If a tree or heavy limb has come down on your house, car, driveway or power line, call (973) 434-5557 and our insured crew responds fast, day or night. Emergency tree service short hills nj is available around the clock.
Get everyone to safety, stay clear of any wires, and call us right away. We secure the scene, ease weight off the structure and remove the tree in controlled sections to prevent further damage.
Stay far away and treat every downed line as live. We coordinate with the utility company before touching a tree involved with wires, then remove it safely once the line is cleared.
Often, yes — storm damage to structures is frequently covered by homeowner’s insurance. We document the damage with photos and a written summary to support your claim.
We are based minutes away in Livingston and keep a crew on call, so we mobilise quickly across Essex County the moment a storm passes.
Need emergency tree service in Short Hills?
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