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Tree Removal in Short Hills, NJ
ISA Certified arborists delivering Tree Removal 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 Tree Removal 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.
Tree Removal Short Hills NJ: hazard trees and tight access
When a tree in Short Hills is dead, dying, storm-cracked or leaning toward the house, safe removal is not a job for a ‘guy with a truck.’ 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. Our ISA Certified crews evaluate the lean, the root plate and the targets below before a single cut is made.
Many Short Hills lots are tight — trees wedged between homes, over a pool, or beside the power drop. We rig and lower those trees in controlled sections rather than felling them, protecting siding, fences and turf on even the most difficult Essex County property.
Crane-assisted and near-structure removals in Short Hills
For the largest or highest-risk trees, T&D brings in a crane to lift heavy sections cleanly out and over the house rather than dropping them — the single safest way to take a big tree down beside a Short Hills home. Because we own our cranes, bucket trucks and chippers, there are no rental delays and no cut corners.
Every removal ends the same way: brush chipped, logs hauled or split into firewood, and the ground raked clean. Pair the job with our stump grinding and nothing is left behind.
Permits and timing for tree removal in Short Hills
Winter is often the ideal season for removal in Short Hills: the ground is firm, the canopy is bare and dormant trees drop less debris. 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.
New Jersey towns increasingly regulate tree work, and Short Hills is no exception — larger or street-side trees can require a municipal permit. Because we have pulled permits across Essex County for 40 years, we handle the paperwork so your project stays on the right side of the ordinance.
Why Short Hills chooses T&D for Tree Removal 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
- We own our cranes, bucket trucks and chippers — no rental delays on your removal
Simple, transparent and clean, every time
The same four-step process behind four decades of five-star reviews in Short Hills.
Free On-Site Estimate
Dave personally assesses the tree, the access and the hazards on your Short Hills lot, then gives a clear written quote on the spot.
Permits & Scheduling
If your municipality requires a permit, we pull it for you, then schedule around your calendar.
Protected, Rigged Removal
We cover and pad everything below, then take the tree down in controlled sections by climb, bucket or crane.
Complete Cleanup
We grind the stump if requested, chip the brush, haul the wood and rake the site until there’s no trace we were there.
What tree removal Short Hills NJ costs
Every tree is different, so we price on site rather than over the phone. The cost of a removal in Short Hills comes down to the tree’s height and trunk diameter, how close it stands to the house or power lines, whether the crew can reach it with the bucket or needs a crane and rigging, whether a stump also needs grinding, and how much debris there is to haul. 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 tree removal throughout Short Hills and the surrounding Essex County communities — including neighbouring West Orange, South Orange and Millburn. Explore our full tree removal 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.
Tree Removal in Short Hills: common questions
It depends on the tree’s height, trunk diameter, condition and access, plus whether a stump needs grinding. Because we own our cranes and chippers and have delivered tree removal short hills nj for 40 years, our pricing is honest and competitive. Get an exact figure with a free on-site estimate or call (973) 434-5557.
Yes — near-structure removals are our specialty. We take the tree down in small, controlled sections, often with a crane, while covering siding and pathways, so there is no impact to your home.
Many Essex County towns require a permit to remove larger or street-adjacent trees. We know the local ordinances and will pull the permit for you as part of the job.
We can. Many customers pair removal with our stump grinding so the job is finished in one visit, with the stump ground below grade and the area ready to replant.
Always. A certified arborist visits your Short Hills property, assesses the tree and provides a clear written quote at no cost and no obligation.
Need tree removal in Short Hills?
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