Morris County & Nearby New Jersey Counties
Tree Trimming
Branches over the roof, scraping the siding, blocking the driveway or crowding the wires. Tree trimming cuts that growth back so your yard is usable and your house is clear. We trim for homes and businesses and bring a bucket truck when the job needs one.
Clearing the house and roof
Limbs that hang over a roof drop leaves and sticks into the gutters, rub the shingles when the wind blows and give squirrels a bridge onto the house. We cut them back to a clean point on the branch so the roof is clear and the tree still looks like a tree.
Driveways, walkways and sight lines
Low branches catch the tops of trucks, drip on cars and hide the end of the driveway when you pull out. We raise the lower canopy so you can walk, park and see the road again, and we haul away what we cut.
Overgrown trees and tight yards
Some trees simply get too big for the spot they were planted in. Crown reduction brings down the height or spread of the top, and shaping evens out a lopsided tree. On tall trees and in tight yards, our bucket truck lets us reach the work without dropping limbs on the house.
What's included
- A walk around the tree with you
- A clear price before work starts
- Cutting back limbs over the roof and house
- Raising low branches over driveways and walks
- Crown reduction and shaping
- Bucket truck when the job needs it
- Brush removal and cleanup
If a tree is dead or unsafe, trimming will not fix it. We will tell you if removal is the better choice.
Why Tico's
What you get with us
Bucket truck available
Reach tall limbs over roofs and driveways.
Straight answers
We tell you what needs cutting and what can stay.
Free estimates
You know the price before we start.
Family-owned since 2003
A local company you can call back.
In New Jersey
Wind, snow and New Jersey trees
New Jersey gets heavy wet snow in winter and strong wind from nor'easters and tropical storms. Long limbs reaching over a house carry the most weight and catch the most wind, so they are often the first to crack. Trimming them back before storm season gives the tree less to lose.
Near power lines
Never trim branches that touch or are close to power lines yourself. Call your power company first. For branches near the line running to your house, ask your power company what they will handle and ask us at your estimate.
How it works
A simple process
Request an estimate
Call us or use the short form.
We walk the tree with you
You show us what bothers you and we point out what we would cut.
You get a clear price
You know the price before we start.
We trim and clean up
We make the cuts and haul away the brush.
More help
Related services
Service areas
Counties we serve
Towns
Towns we serve
Serving Morris, Essex, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, Somerset and Middlesex counties, plus Springfield in Union County, New Jersey.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- How much does tree trimming cost?
- It depends on the size of the tree, how many limbs need to come off and how hard they are to reach. A few low branches over a driveway is a much smaller job than cutting back a tall oak over a roof. Call or use the form for a free estimate so you know the price before we start.
- Can you trim branches hanging over my roof?
- Yes. This is one of the most common jobs we do. We cut the limbs back to a clean point and lower heavy pieces carefully so nothing lands on the roof. Our bucket truck helps when the branches are high or the yard is tight.
- What is the difference between trimming and pruning?
- People use the words for the same thing all the time. On our site, trimming means cutting back growth to clear your house, driveway or yard. Pruning means choosing specific branches to take off for the health and structure of the tree, such as dead, crossing or weak ones. Many jobs need some of both. See our tree pruning page for more.
- Can you trim my neighbor's branches hanging over my yard?
- We can talk it through at your estimate. It is a good idea to speak with your neighbor first, since the tree belongs to them and cutting too much from one side can hurt it. If the tree is in a town right of way or near a street, your town may have its own rules, so check with them too.
- Is trimming enough, or does my tree need to come down?
- If the tree is healthy and the problem is a few branches, trimming is usually enough. If it is dead, split or leaning badly, removal may be the safer choice. Cutting too much off a weak tree can make things worse, so we will tell you honestly at your estimate.
What customers say
Real reviews from local homeowners
5.0 — 35 reviews
“Howard and his guys did a fantastic job for a very fair price. Once I agreed to the job it was scheduled and completed in a couple days. I can’t be happier with the job they did and would recommend them to everyone.”
“These guys were outstanding. All work done at quoted price, on-time and the area was left spotless. Would recommend to anyone who needs tree service.”
“I have used this company many times over the past years. The owner is professional, responsive and timely. I would highly recommend them. They are also always competitive in pricing for the service they provide.”
“Howard and his crew did a great job taking down some very big and difficult trees. Extremely professional and respectful with their work. Would definitely use again!! Highly recommend to call Tico’s first!!”
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