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Trees and shrubs trimming or removal pros in Basking Ridge

Avatar for Curran Designs
Curran Designs
Ridgedale Ave
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Curran Designs
Ridgedale Ave
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
180 local quotes requested

Curran Designs is a premier provider of high-quality property management and landscape construction tailored to elevate outdoor spaces into breathtaking environments. With over 30 years expertise in the industry, we specialize in designing, installing and maintaining landscapes that harmonize beauty, functionality and sustainability. Our comprehensive range of services caters to residential and commercial clients, offering tailored solutions that exceed expectations and always come guaranteed and insured.

"Excellent very attention to details"

Robyn W on May 2024

Curran Designs is a premier provider of high-quality property management and landscape construction tailored to elevate outdoor spaces into breathtaking environments. With over 30 years expertise in the industry, we specialize in designing, installing and maintaining landscapes that harmonize beauty, functionality and sustainability. Our comprehensive range of services caters to residential and commercial clients, offering tailored solutions that exceed expectations and always come guaranteed and insured.

"Excellent very attention to details"

Robyn W on May 2024


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Joshua Tree Experts
Joshua Tree Experts
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Joshua Tree Experts
Joshua Tree Experts
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
282 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Joshua Tree Experts is a full-service tree care company serving Morristown, NJ and surrounding communities. Our skilled professionals are dedicated to enhancing the health and appeal of your trees. From precise trimming to safe removal, we offer comprehensive tree care services tailored to your needs. Experience a greener, more vibrant outdoor space – contact us today for expert solutions that make your trees thrive.

Joshua Tree Experts is a full-service tree care company serving Morristown, NJ and surrounding communities. Our skilled professionals are dedicated to enhancing the health and appeal of your trees. From precise trimming to safe removal, we offer comprehensive tree care services tailored to your needs. Experience a greener, more vibrant outdoor space – contact us today for expert solutions that make your trees thrive.


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Mastership Tree Service
273 West Clinton Street
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Mastership Tree Service
273 West Clinton Street
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
732 local quotes requested

Mastership Tree Service Established in 2014, provides Northern New Jersey with expert staff and exceptional equipment for tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding, crane services,log truck.Storm damage. At Mastership, we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and personalized customer service.

"Agreed to start project a day before the scheduled date. Efficient tree removal service."

Orlando M on June 2025

Mastership Tree Service Established in 2014, provides Northern New Jersey with expert staff and exceptional equipment for tree removal, tree pruning, stump grinding, crane services,log truck.Storm damage. At Mastership, we pride ourselves on customer satisfaction and personalized customer service.

"Agreed to start project a day before the scheduled date. Efficient tree removal service."

Orlando M on June 2025


Avatar for El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
304 Richards Ave
4.76(
50
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Approved Pro
El Toro Landscaping & Tree Services
304 Richards Ave
4.76(
50
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
1591 local quotes requested

We are a small owner operated Landscaping and tree services company.Services provided are Spring and Fall clean up.Lawn maintenance.plant shrubs or flowers.Tree trimming or pruning leveling. We also offer tree removal.

"Excellent Service."

Marcy P on May 2024

We are a small owner operated Landscaping and tree services company.Services provided are Spring and Fall clean up.Lawn maintenance.plant shrubs or flowers.Tree trimming or pruning leveling. We also offer tree removal.

"Excellent Service."

Marcy P on May 2024


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Experienced Landscape Design LLC
279 S Beverwyck Rd
5.00(
36
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Approved Pro
Experienced Landscape Design LLC
279 S Beverwyck Rd
5.00(
36
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
949 local quotes requested

Experienced Landscape Design LLC - Transforming Your Outdoor Space. From excavation to landscape design and maintenance, our team brings over 25 years of experience to every project. Contact us today for a stunning outdoor oasis!

"It went very well. They arrived a couple days earlier than expected. They did a nice and thorough job in removing the leaves. My only comment is that I wish they had called ahead of time to let me know when they were coming. Overall, we were very satisfied with their service. Thank you!!"

Pamela L on November 2021

Experienced Landscape Design LLC - Transforming Your Outdoor Space. From excavation to landscape design and maintenance, our team brings over 25 years of experience to every project. Contact us today for a stunning outdoor oasis!

"It went very well. They arrived a couple days earlier than expected. They did a nice and thorough job in removing the leaves. My only comment is that I wish they had called ahead of time to let me know when they were coming. Overall, we were very satisfied with their service. Thank you!!"

Pamela L on November 2021


Avatar for Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
15 Interhaven Ave
4.80(
25
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Approved Pro
Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Service
15 Interhaven Ave
4.80(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
259 local quotes requested

Sage Landscape Contractors is a full service landscape construction and tree service company serving Central New Jersey for over 25 years. Additional DBAs - Sage Landscape Contractors Inc, Sage Landscaping, Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Experts.

"I was extremely reluctant to install a drainage system to solve our backyard flooding issue but Ed convinced me. He was extremely knowledgeable and made me feel like our problem could finally get solved. A few months later we have a nice lawn for the first time since we bought the house!"

Earl B on May 2021

Sage Landscape Contractors is a full service landscape construction and tree service company serving Central New Jersey for over 25 years. Additional DBAs - Sage Landscape Contractors Inc, Sage Landscaping, Sage Landscape Contractors & Tree Experts.

"I was extremely reluctant to install a drainage system to solve our backyard flooding issue but Ed convinced me. He was extremely knowledgeable and made me feel like our problem could finally get solved. A few months later we have a nice lawn for the first time since we bought the house!"

Earl B on May 2021


Avatar for FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
640 TREMONT AVE
4.73(
390
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Approved Pro
FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE
640 TREMONT AVE
4.73(
390
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
1300 local quotes requested

FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TREE SERVICE. As NJ Licensed Tree Experts and Certified Arborists we offer the highest quality fine pruning of trees and shrubs, Tree and stump removal, mature tree planting and 24/7 Emergency Service ! ADDITIONAL EMAIL: FRIENDLYTREESERVICE@GMAIL.COM. SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

"It went great ."

Dacia Y on May 2025

FRIENDLY TREE SERVICE PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TREE SERVICE. As NJ Licensed Tree Experts and Certified Arborists we offer the highest quality fine pruning of trees and shrubs, Tree and stump removal, mature tree planting and 24/7 Emergency Service ! ADDITIONAL EMAIL: FRIENDLYTREESERVICE@GMAIL.COM. SEE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES.

"It went great ."

Dacia Y on May 2025


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USAF Tree Service
PO Box 38
4.53(
51
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Approved Pro
USAF Tree Service
PO Box 38
4.53(
51
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
402 local quotes requested

USAF is Central New Jersey’s most trusted tree service. With over 15 years experience, we are fully insured large tree specialists. Allow us to safely and quickly attend to all of your tree removal, trimming and pruning needs. No job is too large or too small. Don’t wait for a falling tree to damage your home or property. Message us today for a free estimate! Conveniently located in Skillman, New Jersey we proudly serve Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and neighboring counties. We are 100% family owned and operated. At USAF Tree Service customer satisfaction is job #1. We look forward to serving you.

"Great company with work with. Competitive price too."

Mushtaque A on March 2025

USAF is Central New Jersey’s most trusted tree service. With over 15 years experience, we are fully insured large tree specialists. Allow us to safely and quickly attend to all of your tree removal, trimming and pruning needs. No job is too large or too small. Don’t wait for a falling tree to damage your home or property. Message us today for a free estimate! Conveniently located in Skillman, New Jersey we proudly serve Somerset, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex and neighboring counties. We are 100% family owned and operated. At USAF Tree Service customer satisfaction is job #1. We look forward to serving you.

"Great company with work with. Competitive price too."

Mushtaque A on March 2025


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Mr. Yard & Home
43 Pulaski Rd
4.77(
30
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Approved Pro
Mr. Yard & Home
43 Pulaski Rd
4.77(
30
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
140 local quotes requested

Mr. Yard and Home is a full service grounds-keeping and home improvement company. High quality, consistent work for your residential home and yard or commercial location. We provide Lawn Mowing, Mulching, Planting, SPRING AND FALL CLEAN UPS Pruning, Trimming, Paver, Stone Wall, Painting, Interior, Exterior, Power Wash, House Cleaning, Handy Man Service, Fences. Contact us at (908) 239-3631.

"Great job!spiing"

Mike K on April 2024

Mr. Yard and Home is a full service grounds-keeping and home improvement company. High quality, consistent work for your residential home and yard or commercial location. We provide Lawn Mowing, Mulching, Planting, SPRING AND FALL CLEAN UPS Pruning, Trimming, Paver, Stone Wall, Painting, Interior, Exterior, Power Wash, House Cleaning, Handy Man Service, Fences. Contact us at (908) 239-3631.

"Great job!spiing"

Mike K on April 2024


Avatar for Green Lawn Fertilizing
Green Lawn Fertilizing
1004 Saunders Ln
4.43(
574
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Approved Pro
Green Lawn Fertilizing
1004 Saunders Ln
4.43(
574
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
900 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Green Lawn Fertilizing is the largest locally owned lawn care company in the Philadelphia Tri-State region. We have been listed in the Philadelphia 100 five times years and INC 5000 9 of the last 10 years based on our rapid growth as a family owned business. We owe our tremendous growth as a business to building honest, trustworthy relationships with our customers and employees. Every aspect of our business is focused on our commitment to providing superior customer service and we take great pride in being A rated on Angie’s list as a result. From day one, when our owner, Matt Jesson, founded Green Lawn Fertilizing, our mission was to become a leading independent green industry company by providing a superior customer experience. 20 years later we feel confident that we have achieved that goal as we have overall exemplary online reviews including over 400 A ratings on Angie’s List! We were recognized among all small or medium sized businesses in the region by the Greater Phialdelphia Chamber of Commerce as their "Customer Service Excellence" award winner. We have also been listed as Lawn and Landscape Magazine’s #9 Lawn Care Company in the country. We are also active members of: NALP, NPMA, LCAP, PPMA and Project Evergreen's Green Care for Troops.

"Green Lawn is hands down the best lawn care company I’ve ever had. My technician, Randy, does a great job! His attention to detail and commitment to excellent service go far beyond just applying treatments. He consistently gives me helpful feedback about my lawn, taking the time to explain what he’s seeing and what steps I can take to keep it healthy. What truly sets Randy apart is his thoughtfulness—he doesn’t hesitate to address any concerns he notices during his visit, and he even goes the extra mile to bring my empty garbage can back to the house. That level of care and pride in his work is rare these days, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. I truly appreciate having someone so reliable and professional taking care of my lawn!"

Kris U on May 2025

Green Lawn Fertilizing is the largest locally owned lawn care company in the Philadelphia Tri-State region. We have been listed in the Philadelphia 100 five times years and INC 5000 9 of the last 10 years based on our rapid growth as a family owned business. We owe our tremendous growth as a business to building honest, trustworthy relationships with our customers and employees. Every aspect of our business is focused on our commitment to providing superior customer service and we take great pride in being A rated on Angie’s list as a result. From day one, when our owner, Matt Jesson, founded Green Lawn Fertilizing, our mission was to become a leading independent green industry company by providing a superior customer experience. 20 years later we feel confident that we have achieved that goal as we have overall exemplary online reviews including over 400 A ratings on Angie’s List! We were recognized among all small or medium sized businesses in the region by the Greater Phialdelphia Chamber of Commerce as their "Customer Service Excellence" award winner. We have also been listed as Lawn and Landscape Magazine’s #9 Lawn Care Company in the country. We are also active members of: NALP, NPMA, LCAP, PPMA and Project Evergreen's Green Care for Troops.

"Green Lawn is hands down the best lawn care company I’ve ever had. My technician, Randy, does a great job! His attention to detail and commitment to excellent service go far beyond just applying treatments. He consistently gives me helpful feedback about my lawn, taking the time to explain what he’s seeing and what steps I can take to keep it healthy. What truly sets Randy apart is his thoughtfulness—he doesn’t hesitate to address any concerns he notices during his visit, and he even goes the extra mile to bring my empty garbage can back to the house. That level of care and pride in his work is rare these days, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. I truly appreciate having someone so reliable and professional taking care of my lawn!"

Kris U on May 2025

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FAQs for tree service projects in Basking Ridge, NJ

You might remove a tree for free if it’s small, easy to reach, and your city doesn’t require a permit. Call the planning or public works office first to be sure. If they give you the green light, follow all safety rules, wear protective gear, and ask a friend to spot you. When in doubt—or if the tree is tall—hire a pro instead.

In many cities, you’ll need a permit—sometimes even an arborist’s report—before cutting down a tree. Start by calling your local building or planning department. They’ll tell you whether the tree is protected, how big it can be before a permit kicks in, and whether the work has to be done by a licensed pro. Get written approval before scheduling the job to stay on the right side of local rules.

It’s best to leave healthy trees alone—they add shade, boost curb appeal, and support wildlife. Take one down only if it’s dead, diseased beyond saving, or posing a real safety risk. Check local rules first; many areas protect heritage or street trees. 

When removal seems necessary, bring in a licensed arborist for an on-site assessment and written recommendation before you book the crew.

If you’re torn between trimming, pruning, or full removal, start with an honest health check. Trim to shape the canopy or encourage new growth. Prune when you spot broken or diseased branches that could spread trouble. 

Plan on removal only if the trunk is hollow, several major limbs are dead, storm damage is extensive, or the tree leans dangerously toward a structure.

A tree that’s 15 to 20 feet from your home isn’t automatically a problem. Healthy, small species often coexist just fine with houses. Trouble starts when the trunk shows decay, roots crack the foundation, or overhanging branches threaten the roof. Bring in a licensed arborist for a close look and written recommendation before you decide to remove or simply prune.

Timing hinges on size and complexity. A small tree might be gone in a few hours, a mid-sized one in half a day, and a giant could keep the crew busy for one to two full workdays. Add extra time if you’re grinding the stump, hauling wood, or navigating tight spaces near power lines or fences.

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