Hoboken Tree Service pros - FAQ

Contractors must hold a New Jersey LTE or LTCO license. It is also recommended to hire an ISA-Certified-Arborist and to confirm they carry active liability and workers’ compensation insurance

Yes. Hoboken requires a tree permit for most removals. Any tree with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 4 inches or more is regulated. Non-street trees over 6 inches DBH usually require a replacement tree plan, and street trees fall under direct City review regardless of size. Permits are issued through the Hoboken Shade Tree Commission.

Removal is generally approved when a tree is dead, diseased, structurally unsafe, storm-damaged, or interfering with approved construction projects. Replacement or mitigation is often required.

• Dead or hanging branches
• Visible decay or cavities
• Leaning trunk
• Root damage
• Mushrooms growing at base
• Leaf discoloration
• Premature leaf drop
• Cracks in trunk or major branches

Hoboken’s ordinances do not require neighbor notifications for tree removals on private property. State law requiring 200-foot notification applies to planning board cases, not tree permits.

Contact us by phone, email, or through our online form. We’ll schedule a free on-site assessment with our certified arborist to evaluate your needs and provide a detailed written estimate.

For routine maintenance, we recommend scheduling 1-2 weeks in advance. Emergency services are available 24/7 with immediate response. During peak seasons (spring and fall), longer lead times may be necessary.

We implement multiple safety measures:

• Property protection barriers
• Equipment padding
• Root zone protection
• Surface protection
• Debris containment
• Careful equipment placement

Tree removal prices vary by tree size and access. Small trees may cost $400–$700, mid-size $800–$1,800, and large or hazardous removals can exceed $2,500, especially in tight urban areas.

We offer several options:

• Wood chipping and removal
• Firewood cutting and stacking
• Green waste recycling
• Wood chip delivery for landscaping
• Complete debris removal

Stump grinding typically runs $250–$550, depending on the stump’s diameter, depth, and location in narrow yards or along sidewalks

They can speed up decay, but rarely work well on their own. Stump grinding or full stump removal is faster and more reliable.

Prioritize safety, evacuate if necessary, document damage for insurance, and call your insurer and a licensed tree service right away.

Yes. Emergency services cost more due to overtime labor, urgent scheduling, and added risks during storms.

Yes, you may trim branches back to the property line, but you cannot damage the tree’s health or stability.

If the tree is healthy, your insurance typically covers it. If the tree was neglected or hazardous, the neighbor may be liable.

No. Trees on shared property lines require mutual consent before removal under New Jersey law.

Yes, if the tree was known to be hazardous and no action was taken. Property owners must address known risks.

Most mature trees benefit from professional pruning every 3–5 years, depending on the species and growing conditions.

Yes, if a tree damages structures. Yard cleanup without property damage is usually not covered.

Large root systems may take 5–10 years to fully decay underground depending on species and soil.