Who We Are & What We Do

Bridgeton Tree Service is your local full service tree service company serving Bridgeton, Vineland, Millville and greater Cumberland County. We  know how important it is to have a tree service company you can trust, one that is licensed, insured and bonded with years of experience and expertise. Bridgeton Tree Service has been serving the community for years and we're honored each and every time customers entrust us with their tree service needs; that's because customer satisfaction and service is our number one priority.

We service customers of all sizes and budgets, from homeowners and property owners who need a few trees trimmed, to commercial property owners who need dozens of tress planted, trimmed, pruned, removed health checked. Whether it's one off service or regular weekly or monthly service, we will be able to service your tree however you need. 

What is an Arborist?

We are a full service tree service company. That means just about anything related to removing, planting, trimming or maintaining the health of your trees is something we can help with. In your search for a reliable, trustworthy and affordable tree service you may have come across the word arborist. Well what is an arborist anyway? 

An arborist is a professional trained in maintaining trees and shrubs through trimming, pruning and other forms of cutting by cutting away dead or interfering tree branches from tress and bushes that pose a danger to structures and buildings.  They ensure that tree don't damage things sidewalks, sewer lines, roads, power lines or buildings. Arborists also help improve the appearance, health, safety and value of trees. Other names for arborists include tree trimmer and tree climber.  At Bridgeton Tree Service we are full service arborists, which means we prevent trees from posing a danger to buildings, plumbing, electrical wires and the like,  improve the appearance of trees in the built landscape, and also improve the health and appearance of trees to prevent damage in the future and make trees more aesthetically pleasing. Some of the tools of the trade for arborists include tractors, trucks, chippers, power saws, strayers, straps, harnesses, hooks, ladders and various kinds of cutting tools. While arborists companies provide landscaping related services like lawn care, that is not in itself apart of an arborist's domain of expertise.

What should YOU Look for in Hiring a Tree Service?

The number one thing to focus on in hiring a tree service is safety. Many times the reason a customer engages us is because of safety. Maybe a tree's branches have gotten to close to a home and is threatening to cause damage. Or a tree is leaning to closely to a house or other building and it looks like it may fall. Sometimes tree branches are dangerously close to power lines or need to be removed to safely replace power lines. Tree roots can puncture and clog up underground plumbing. Tree roots in plumbing need to be removed and the health of the tree or trees the roots belong to need to be checked to make sure it isn't in jeopardy if the tree itself is not removed, as dead trees are usually the first to go in storms with high winds.

Beyond the safety in tree trimming, pruning or removal, there is the safety of the crew working on the trees. Is their company licensed, insured and bonded? Do they use proper safety equipment on the job? Do they understand the particularities and quirks of the kind of trees they are working on to know what to cut, where to cut, and how to cut? Is the equipment they use up to date and safe?

For all those reasons and many more, safety should be your number one concern when deciding on a tree service company. Bridgeton Tree Service has been working with trees in the area for years and put safety right next to customer service and satisfaction as our top concern.

HOW ARE Tree services Priced?

The price of tree services depend on many factors. For tree removal the cost depends most strongly on the height of the tree. Whether the tree is upright or horizontal also affects price. In general, two trees of the same size and type where one has fallen and the other is upright will not cost the same to remove. The fallen tree will often cost less to remove because it requires less labor and equipment. The reason is simple: vertical trees have branches that a high and need to come to the ground, the trunk also has to be brought down. Then further cut down. With horizontal or fallen trees, the tree is already on the ground making it easier and faster to cut it down. The condition of the tree also plays  part in how much removing it will cost. The more unhealthy the tree the more dangerous it is, both to work on and remove and to any human structures around it. An unhealthy unstable tree still upright will cost more to remove than a fallen or horizontal tree.  Other services follow the same pricing logic as tree removal. The longer it take a crew to safely and properly complete the job the more it will cost generally speaking. 

When you contact Bridgeton Tree Service, we will give you a detailed estimate based on the information you provide up. Our pricing is transparent and fair and we don't believe in hidden fees. Everything we charge for will be upfront and explained to you. We're happy to talk to you to give you a general estimate of what your project will cost. We'll also advise you wherever possible to save you money. Many people don't know for example that it can be cheaper and simpler to grind stumps rather than have them removed. For some trees, more of the tree is underground than above ground, for those tree it often makes sense just grind down the stump and leave the roots be.

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WHen is the Best Time of Year to Hire a Tree Service?

The answer to that question of course depends on the service. For trees that need to be removed because they are in danger of falling as a result of rot, disease, damage or death, the answer is always 'yesterday'. You simply cannot afford to take the chance that the tree will fall and cause serious damage to you and your property or somebody else and theirs. 

Otherwise if a tree is not pose an imminent danger, the best time of the year to hire a tree service might be late winter into early spring. The reason why is, deciduous trees, that is tree that shed and regrow their leaves every year, are usually bare and other vegetation around the tree is usually at it's lowest and has not yet begun to grow and 'wake up'. This is just general advice, every tree and every kind of tree is different. Evergreen trees do not drop their leaves every year but are susceptible to various kind of disease and pests and grow throughout the year. It's best to plan for regular tree trimming and pruning for those kinds of trees if they are a concern according to a set schedule rather than according to the the time of year.

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WHat TO do To Prepare for Tree Service and WHat to Expect?

We cannot stress it enough, the very most important thing to prepare to use a tree service is to make sure they know what they are doing. The should be licensed, insured and bonded for property damage, personal injury and worker injury. Make sure they are using professional equipment. Make sure you get the contract done with a formal written estimate. Don't be tempted by steep discounts, like in all things in life, you get what you pay for. It's important to verify all the services the company will charge for before agree to services, for example for tree removal, will leaves and brush be left behind? Can firewood be left behind? Will the stump be ground? how much more will any of those services cost? These are all things that should be known ahead of time.

As far as your property is concerned, be sure to have a place for the tree service to park. In more spread out areas this isn't a concern, but in more built up areas like subdivisions this can sometimes be an issue. A good rule of thumb is to budget three parking spaces in front of a home for the tree truck and chipper. Trees to be worked on should be clear underneath them. No parked cars, outdoor furniture or anything like that. An vehicle should be parked out away from the tree since debris from any cutting could damage it. Crew workers need a clear path from the tree to their service truck, this should be provided for. It's always a good idea to be home, or have someone home, just so they can review and approve the work before it's done.