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Avatar for Hiram Land and Timber, LLC
Hiram Land and Timber, LLC
Located In:
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Hiram Land and Timber, LLC
Located In:
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
369 local quotes requested

We have 15 years experience and specialize in tree removal, trimming, stump grinding and lot clearing. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"It went well they did an excellent job , they removed all of the branches ,"

Ardelia N on April 2025

We have 15 years experience and specialize in tree removal, trimming, stump grinding and lot clearing. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Please see the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"It went well they did an excellent job , they removed all of the branches ,"

Ardelia N on April 2025


Avatar for Green Lawn Fertilizing
Green Lawn Fertilizing
1004 Saunders Ln
4.43(
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Green Lawn Fertilizing
1004 Saunders Ln
4.43(
574
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
888 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


Avatar for Stagecoach tree svc. - Nassau-Suffolk tree svc.
Stagecoach tree svc. - Nassau-Suffolk tree svc.
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Stagecoach tree svc. - Nassau-Suffolk tree svc.
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5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
349 local quotes requested

Established in 1960, Nassau Suffolk Tree Service is owner operated and proudly serves the residents of New York. We are honest with the boss overseeing every project to ensure quality work promptly. Give us a chance to save your tree before we remove it. Our team is certified arborists, landscapers, and tree surgeons. Nassau Suffolk Tree Service specializes in tree trimming, tree removal, tree surgery, pruning, stump grinding, cabling and insect control. We are also affiliated with the New York State Arborist Association and the Long Island Aborist association. Call Nassau Suffolk Tree Service at (516) 456-3968 or (732) 400-8095 for a complimentary estimate!

"They arrived at 7:45 AM and trimmed back 2 of my neighbor’s large trees that were encroaching on my house. The job was completed very efficiently, with all of the cut branches carted to the curb and ground up into mulch. I will definitely use them for any future tree services."

Steven M. K on October 2023

Established in 1960, Nassau Suffolk Tree Service is owner operated and proudly serves the residents of New York. We are honest with the boss overseeing every project to ensure quality work promptly. Give us a chance to save your tree before we remove it. Our team is certified arborists, landscapers, and tree surgeons. Nassau Suffolk Tree Service specializes in tree trimming, tree removal, tree surgery, pruning, stump grinding, cabling and insect control. We are also affiliated with the New York State Arborist Association and the Long Island Aborist association. Call Nassau Suffolk Tree Service at (516) 456-3968 or (732) 400-8095 for a complimentary estimate!

"They arrived at 7:45 AM and trimmed back 2 of my neighbor’s large trees that were encroaching on my house. The job was completed very efficiently, with all of the cut branches carted to the curb and ground up into mulch. I will definitely use them for any future tree services."

Steven M. K on October 2023


Avatar for Forever Green Tree Service
Forever Green Tree Service
825 Route 539
4.87(
31
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Forever Green Tree Service
825 Route 539
4.87(
31
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
559 local quotes requested

We are a NJ Licensed Tree care company in accordance with the NJ Licensed Tree Expert bill. With years of experience in residential and commercial tree pruning and removal, no job is too big or too small. In addition to our tree care services, we also provide firewood and rough cut lumber. High quality and competitive pricing will ensure you've chosen the right company for your project. Contact us for a free estimate.

"Some of the crew members of Forever Green are the children and former workers of a now retired Tree God who had been taking care of all things tree related since I was a child. These kids, now adults, were taught not just tree knowledge, but tree science. All pruning encourages growth, so if a tree is trimmed improperly or viciously assaulted with a chain saw by an untrained landscaper, the tree will escalate its growth, become massively top-heavy, severely damaged, and become dangerous to itself and your property and home. Forever Green knows how much or how little should be removed to help the tree to thrive and also satisfy power line requirements and homeowner concerns. They have slimmed my quite majestic Gum Tree when it was damaged by high winds and heavy downpours so that it doesn’t become prone to further damage if that weather pattern repeats itself. The second time we called them was to cut down two 60-ft dead Spruce trees that had the dreaded Spruce disease where they turn into skeletons. One was very close to the house. I don’t know how they did it, but the areas were left practically spotless. Just know if Forever Green is on your property, they can be trusted to do an incredibly skilled job, a very neat job, and it will be done the right way for the ultimate health of your landscape. Thank you, Tree God."

Cheryl K on February 2022

We are a NJ Licensed Tree care company in accordance with the NJ Licensed Tree Expert bill. With years of experience in residential and commercial tree pruning and removal, no job is too big or too small. In addition to our tree care services, we also provide firewood and rough cut lumber. High quality and competitive pricing will ensure you've chosen the right company for your project. Contact us for a free estimate.

"Some of the crew members of Forever Green are the children and former workers of a now retired Tree God who had been taking care of all things tree related since I was a child. These kids, now adults, were taught not just tree knowledge, but tree science. All pruning encourages growth, so if a tree is trimmed improperly or viciously assaulted with a chain saw by an untrained landscaper, the tree will escalate its growth, become massively top-heavy, severely damaged, and become dangerous to itself and your property and home. Forever Green knows how much or how little should be removed to help the tree to thrive and also satisfy power line requirements and homeowner concerns. They have slimmed my quite majestic Gum Tree when it was damaged by high winds and heavy downpours so that it doesn’t become prone to further damage if that weather pattern repeats itself. The second time we called them was to cut down two 60-ft dead Spruce trees that had the dreaded Spruce disease where they turn into skeletons. One was very close to the house. I don’t know how they did it, but the areas were left practically spotless. Just know if Forever Green is on your property, they can be trusted to do an incredibly skilled job, a very neat job, and it will be done the right way for the ultimate health of your landscape. Thank you, Tree God."

Cheryl K on February 2022


Orange Garden Center
360 Alden St
4.60(
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Orange Garden Center
360 Alden St
4.60(
10
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are your DIY headquarters. You will find the best priced and biggest selection of landscaping and garden supplies in Essex County. We specialize in organic landscaping. Buy direct and save with us. We have experts on staff to help guide you will all the advice you need to make your project turn out great. Visit our Facebook page to see pictures that are updated daily!

We are your DIY headquarters. You will find the best priced and biggest selection of landscaping and garden supplies in Essex County. We specialize in organic landscaping. Buy direct and save with us. We have experts on staff to help guide you will all the advice you need to make your project turn out great. Visit our Facebook page to see pictures that are updated daily!


VIP Special Services
583 Valley Rd.
No reviews
VIP Special Services
583 Valley Rd.
No reviews
62 years of experience

The Safety of Our Workers is our number one concern. We maintain an excellent safety record by retaining properly trained employees who, intricately care of their equipment. We are consistently investing in our employees by providing sound, properly functioning tools and equipment. We have several safety programs and courses our employees must attend and comprehend throughout their career at VIP Special Services. VIP Special Services always enclose our area of operation with safety cones, caution tape, signs, and if need be, temporary walls. We have experience working on and above railroad tracks, with overhead power lines. SEPTA and NJT have certified us to safety work in all railway situations. We have the experience and we are DOT approved safety equipment used to successfully redirect traffic, while working on a garage, overpass or footbridge spanning a roadway. Occasionally we must rent specialized equipment, however safety is never compromised. We have developed an affirmative relationship with our rental suppliers, upholding our same quality and standards. We Win the Loyalty of Our Customers by providing: quick and accurate estimates, quality craftsmanship, attention to details, and The Best Customer Care in Our Industry. We Win The Loyalty Of Our Employees Through: fair and equal treatment, training and advancement opportunities, upholding the Highest Safety Standards in Our Industry.

The Safety of Our Workers is our number one concern. We maintain an excellent safety record by retaining properly trained employees who, intricately care of their equipment. We are consistently investing in our employees by providing sound, properly functioning tools and equipment. We have several safety programs and courses our employees must attend and comprehend throughout their career at VIP Special Services. VIP Special Services always enclose our area of operation with safety cones, caution tape, signs, and if need be, temporary walls. We have experience working on and above railroad tracks, with overhead power lines. SEPTA and NJT have certified us to safety work in all railway situations. We have the experience and we are DOT approved safety equipment used to successfully redirect traffic, while working on a garage, overpass or footbridge spanning a roadway. Occasionally we must rent specialized equipment, however safety is never compromised. We have developed an affirmative relationship with our rental suppliers, upholding our same quality and standards. We Win the Loyalty of Our Customers by providing: quick and accurate estimates, quality craftsmanship, attention to details, and The Best Customer Care in Our Industry. We Win The Loyalty Of Our Employees Through: fair and equal treatment, training and advancement opportunities, upholding the Highest Safety Standards in Our Industry.


Valentino Lawn Care Inc
84 Dekay Rd.
4.00(
3
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Valentino Lawn Care Inc
84 Dekay Rd.
4.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response

Providing lawn services is an art, and at Valentino Lawncare in Warwick, NY, we take it seriously. Let us help you find the best way to beautify your outdoor space--we pride ourselves on making your vision come to life. We have over 20 years of experience, and we are family owned and operated.

Providing lawn services is an art, and at Valentino Lawncare in Warwick, NY, we take it seriously. Let us help you find the best way to beautify your outdoor space--we pride ourselves on making your vision come to life. We have over 20 years of experience, and we are family owned and operated.


JC Lawns and Landscaping LLC
18 Donald Pl
No reviews
JC Lawns and Landscaping LLC
18 Donald Pl
No reviews
28 years of experience

My name is Joe Crosby, I am the owner of JC Lawns & Landscaping LLC. No job is to small or to large. We have been in business since 1997 and we take pride in our work. We maintain residential and commercial properties. (First lawn cut is free with a weekly or bi-weely contact, new customers only). Call for free estimate (732) 239-8127 or check us out at www.jclawns.com

My name is Joe Crosby, I am the owner of JC Lawns & Landscaping LLC. No job is to small or to large. We have been in business since 1997 and we take pride in our work. We maintain residential and commercial properties. (First lawn cut is free with a weekly or bi-weely contact, new customers only). Call for free estimate (732) 239-8127 or check us out at www.jclawns.com


Brightbills lawn care and snow removal
411 Nicoll Ave.
No reviews
Brightbills lawn care and snow removal
411 Nicoll Ave.
No reviews
10 years of experience

I just started my business

I just started my business


One TwoTree Landscaping L.L.C.
5.00(
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One TwoTree Landscaping L.L.C.
5.00(
1
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

"It was a prestine service Im happy with the outcome."

Tracy P on August 2021

"It was a prestine service Im happy with the outcome."

Tracy P on August 2021

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FAQs for tree service projects in Lakewood, 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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