Est. 1968 · Family Owned · NJ CTE #508
The complete line of tree work, practiced as a craft.
Three generations of certified arborists caring for New Jersey's most cherished trees — from emergency response to estate-grade pruning.
Our Promise
Expert service. Competitive rates. Reverence for the tree.
For more than five decades, Steve's Tree Service has cared for New Jersey's most beloved canopies — privately and quietly, one property at a time.
We adhere to the highest industry standards for safety and craft. Every job is led by a certified arborist; every cut is informed by the long life of the tree.
In the Field
The work, up close.
A glimpse at what precision tree work actually looks like — measured, methodical, and deeply respectful of the living thing.
Services · 01—06
A complete line of tree work.
Tree Removal
Safe, surgical removal that protects your home and landscape.
Learn more 02Pruning
Corrective and preventive cuts informed by ISA practice.
Learn more 03Storm Response
Rapid 24/7 dispatch with insurance-ready documentation.
Learn more 04Cabling & Bracing
Engineered support that extends the life of stressed trees.
Learn more 05Stump Grinding
Precision grinders for tight gates, foundations, and finished driveways.
Learn more 06Firewood
Seasoned NJ hardwood, split, stacked, and delivered.
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24/7 Storm Response
When the wind decides, we answer.
Our professional crews mobilize quickly — preserving what can be saved, removing what cannot, and providing the documentation your insurance carrier requires.
Dispatch a crew → (973) 335‑0682
Since 1968
Three generations. One quiet standard.
Steve's was founded as a family enterprise — and it remains one. Every estimate is honest. Every climber is trained. Every site is left better than we found it.
- Years
- 57
- Crews
- 12
- Insured
- 100%
Testimonials
“The Steve's crew arrived within hours of a midnight storm — calm, careful, and absolutely meticulous. They saved our 200-year-old maple and made the rest of it disappear.”
R. G. — Montclair, NJ
Seasoned Hardwood
Save money. Burn cleaner.
Reduce your home heating bills with all-natural, properly seasoned firewood — split, stacked, and delivered.
Field Notes
Writing from the canopy.
Tree Health · 6 min read
When a Mature Tree Should Come Down — and When It Shouldn't
Not every leaning tree is dangerous. Not every hollow trunk is dying. A certified arborist's framework for the decision.
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Pruning · 5 min read
Five Pruning Myths That Cost Trees Their Lives
Topping. Lion-tailing. Sealing cuts with tar. The folk wisdom of pruning is mostly wrong — and often fatal.
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Storm · 7 min read
The Pre-Storm Tree Inspection Every NJ Homeowner Should Do
Twenty minutes of inspection before hurricane season can save a roof. Here's exactly what to look for.
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By Appointment · Throughout Northern NJ