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Tree Service Caldwell NJ — Pruning, Removal & 24/7 Emergency Care
ISA Certified arborists delivering the tree service Caldwell NJ homeowners have trusted since 1984 — expert pruning, safe removal, stump grinding, mulch delivery and around-the-clock storm response.
For dependable tree service Caldwell 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 Caldwell and the rest of Essex County.
From a single overgrown limb to a hazardous tree leaning over your roof, every job in Caldwell is handled by a certified crew that treats your property like its own — clean cuts, 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 Caldwell.
Complete tree service Caldwell NJ homeowners rely on
Whatever a property needs, one accredited local team handles it. Every core service is available throughout Caldwell:
Tree Pruning & Trimming: Structural pruning, crown thinning and deadwood removal keep Caldwell’s mature oaks and maples healthy, safe and shapely — cut to ANSI A300 standards, never topped or lion-tailed.
Tree Removal: Safe, fully insured removal of hazardous, dead or overgrown trees on Caldwell properties, including tight-access lots and crane-assisted takedowns beside the house.
Emergency Tree Service: 24/7 storm response for Caldwell when a nor’easter or summer thunderstorm drops a limb across a driveway, roof or power line — an insured crew answers fast.
Stump Removal & Grinding: Grinding old Caldwell stumps six to eight inches below grade so you can reclaim the lawn for replanting, resodding or a new patio.
Mulch & Firewood Supply: Premium natural mulch and seasoned hardwood firewood, delivered locally to Caldwell homes and often milled from the very trees we remove.
Tree care built for Caldwell and Essex County
Northern New Jersey’s canopy in Caldwell leans heavily on native white and red oak, sugar and red maple, and American ash. The ash are the ones to watch: emerald ash borer has swept through Essex County, and a declining ash near the house is a removal that should not wait. Our arborists flag infested ash on every Caldwell estimate.
Caldwell sits in the path of the nor’easters and remnant tropical systems that hammer northern New Jersey each year. Saturated soil plus a heavy crown is how a healthy-looking tree ends up on a roof, so we prioritise hazard pruning and cabling before storm season and answer emergency calls around the clock once it arrives.
Healthy, well-kept trees are one of the best investments a Caldwell homeowner can make — they cool the house in summer, frame the property and add lasting curb appeal. We help you protect that value with honest guidance: if a tree can be saved with pruning we’ll say so, and if it is a genuine hazard we’ll tell you that too, with a clear written quote either way.
New Jersey towns increasingly regulate tree removal, and Caldwell is no exception — larger or street-side trees can require a municipal permit before they come down. Because we have pulled removal permits across Essex County for 40 years, we know the local process and can handle the paperwork so your project stays on the right side of the ordinance.

Why Caldwell homeowners choose T&D Tree Service
It comes down to a simple standard: do excellent work, charge a fair price and leave the property cleaner than we found it.
- Local, familiar crews who know Caldwell’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 Caldwell job, with workers’ comp and liability coverage
- 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 Caldwell
Simple, transparent and clean, every time
The same four-step process behind four decades of five-star reviews in Caldwell.
Free On-Site Assessment
A certified arborist walks your Caldwell property, evaluates each tree’s health, structure and risk, and explains exactly what it needs — and what it doesn’t.
Clear Written Quote
You receive a straightforward estimate listing the trees, the work and the price. No pressure, no upselling, and any required permit is flagged up front.
Careful, Insured Work
Our crew rigs, climbs or brings in the bucket and crane to reach every limb safely, protecting the house, turf and beds around it on your Caldwell lot.
Spotless Cleanup
We chip and haul every branch, grind the debris and rake the site, leaving your landscape looking cared for — the T&D signature.
What tree service Caldwell NJ costs
Every tree is different, so we price on site rather than over the phone. The cost of a job in Caldwell comes down to a handful of factors: the tree’s size and species; how close it stands to the house, fences or power lines; whether the crew can reach it with the bucket or needs to climb and rig it out piece by piece; whether a stump also needs grinding; and how much debris there is to haul. Because T&D owns its trucks, chipper and crane rather than renting, and because we have run Essex County crews for 40 years, our pricing stays honest and competitive — you pay for the work, not for overhead. The only way to get an exact number is a free on-site visit, and there is never any obligation.
T&D Tree Service works throughout Caldwell and the surrounding Essex County communities. We are just as often in neighbouring West Caldwell, North Caldwell and Cedar Grove — and every other town in the county. Choose a nearby town below, or see the full Essex County service area.
Tree service in Caldwell: common questions
Yes. T&D Tree Service provides safe, fully insured tree removal throughout Caldwell, NJ — including tight-access lots and crane-assisted takedowns with zero debris left behind. If a municipal permit is needed we handle it. Call (973) 434-5557 for a free estimate.
It depends on the tree’s size, species, location and access, plus whether a stump needs grinding. Because we own our equipment and have delivered tree service Caldwell NJ for 40 years, our pricing is honest and competitive. The only way to get an exact figure is a free on-site quote — request one here.
Yes — we offer 24/7 emergency tree service in Caldwell. If a tree or heavy limb has come down on your house, car or driveway, call (973) 434-5557 and our insured crew will respond fast, day or night.
Many New Jersey towns, including much of Essex County, require a permit for removing larger or street-adjacent trees. We have pulled these permits for decades and will tell you during your estimate whether Caldwell requires one for your specific tree — and handle the paperwork if so.
Always. A certified arborist visits your Caldwell property, assesses your trees and provides a clear written quote at no cost and no obligation. Reliable tree service Caldwell NJ starts with an honest assessment — request your free estimate.
Need tree service in Caldwell?
Get a free, no-pressure estimate from the arborists Caldwell has trusted since 1984. Same-week scheduling and 24/7 emergency response.

