Tree Removal
Lebanon is a small Hunterdon borough with a compact center and tight yards. Most removals are roped down in sections to keep everything clear of the neighboring houses.
What tree removal costs
Tree Service in Lebanon, NJ
Rocky ground keeps Lebanon roots shallower than people expect, and the hardwoods stand close to historic homes. Tree service in Lebanon, NJ works around steep grades and tight access: removals, pruning and stump grinding.
01 Locally Owned · Family-Run Crew How we work, and who we are
The Crew That Knows Lebanon, Not Just "Lebanon"
Lebanon’s rocky ground hides how shallow the roots really are, which is why a tree near an old house deserves a proper look. Two generations have run Wayne’s (Peter Ahlert is the Licensed Tree Care Operator, his son Dylan owns it), and the business is registered with the New Jersey Board of Tree Experts.
Tree removal in Lebanon is worked around steep grades, rocky ground and old houses standing close by, so pieces are roped and lowered rather than dropped. Pruning keeps the hardwoods off the roofs between times. Stumps are ground out below grade, and the brush is chipped as near to the truck as we can get.
Why Lebanon Homeowners Call Us
- Dylan Ahlert, owner, quotes every job personally
- Experience with shallow-rooted trees on rocky Highlands ground
- Rock-ledge conditions accounted for in the quote
- Careful work beside historic homes
- Standing dead ash from emerald ash borer taken down before it turns brittle
- Crown reduction and deadwood removal on mature oaks and maples
02 Our Services
Our Tree Services in Lebanon, NJ
At Wayne’s Tree Service, we proudly serve the Lebanon community with safe, affordable, and expert-level tree care.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Borough trees end up over roofs and into service lines. We clear that back and take out the dead and damaged wood.
When to prune, by species
Stump Grinding & Removal
A stump in a small yard wastes usable ground. We grind it six to ten inches under and clear the chips away.
How stump grinding works
Tree & Shrub Planting
Yards here suit a modest tree rather than a big spreading one. We help you pick something the right size and plant it clear of the house and the walk.
Our Tree Planting Services
Land Clearing
Rear lots and overgrown boundaries. We cut back the brush and scrub and grind the stumps out.
What land clearing involves
24/7 Emergency Tree Service
Lebanon is a distance out, but we still answer at any hour and come with the truck and the crane when a tree comes down.
What to do when a tree falls 03 Local Rules
Lebanon Borough Adopted Its Tree Ordinance in May 2024
Lebanon Borough (the small Hunterdon borough, not Lebanon Township, which has entirely different rules) adopted Ordinance 2024-02 in May 2024. A tree removal permit application goes to the Borough Clerk for any non-street tree of 6 inches DBH or more, or any street tree from 2.5 inches, and the review fee is $25.
The allowance most residents use is the exemption for removing fewer than four trees an acre within a rolling five-year window. Hazard trees and invasive species carry no fee and no replacement, but you still file the application and the Shade Tree Committee verifies the claim. The ordinance also cites the Right to Farm Act directly, and exempts any tree damaging a sanitary sewer lateral once the Sewer Authority Engineer confirms it in writing.
- Application to the Borough Clerk from 6 inches DBH (2.5 inches for street trees)
- Fee: $25 per application, plus $100 per acre on vacant or post-demolition property
- Exemption from replacement: residents removing fewer than four trees per acre in five years; still file, with written justification
- Hazard trees and invasive species: no fee or replacement, but still verified
- Trees damaging a sewer lateral are exempt with the Sewer Authority Engineer’s confirmation
- Zoning Officer, Borough of Lebanon
Source: Borough of Lebanon, Ordinance 2024-02: Tree Removal and Replacement
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Our Previous Tree Care Projects
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What Lebanon customers say about Wayne’s Tree Service
★★★★★
Excellent service! Dylan was a breeze to work with and went above and beyond making sure schedules would not clash between the tree cutting and a separate contractor I had scheduled.
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I am a repeat and highly satisfied customer of Wayne’s Tree Service. Dylan and Pete are a pleasure to work with and are very professional. They are very responsive and communicate well and promptly.
★★★★★
Great company to work with! Quick and efficient service! Thank you Dylan for all your help and expertise!
★★★★★
They have done two jobs for me. Great work. Efficient and neat. Good price too.
★★★★★
Highly recommend these guys! Just had 2 trees removed Not only they gave me a great price they were very professional! Thank you!
★★★★★
Highly recommend Wayne’s Tree Service. Came and did the tree removal and major clean up over and above what was expected. Non stop work until the job was done. Very reasonable price.
Service Area
Where We Work in Lebanon, NJ
We cover all of Lebanon, including the Lebanon Historic District.
Nearby towns we also cover
Request a Free Lebanon Tree Service Estimate
Call Wayne’s Tree Service at (732) 805-0609 or request a free estimate below. We know Lebanon specifically: the Historic District, the Highlands terrain, and which rules apply to your address. NJ-licensed, insured, and veteran-owned since 1993.
- 4.9★ (137+ Google reviews)
- Veteran-owned since 1993
- NJTC Registration #806860 · Licensed Tree Care Operator on staff (LTCO #565)
- 24/7 emergency response