- Licensed & Insured #831684 | 21+ Years Serving Morris County, NJ
JH Tree Service & Landscaping is a licensed and insured, owner-operated land clearing contractor based in Rockaway, NJ, serving homeowners, contractors, and property managers across Morris County and Northern NJ for over 21 years. We handle residential lot clearing, commercial and pre-construction land clearing, selective tree clearing, brush and underbrush removal, fence-line and right-of-way clearing, and post-storm lot cleanup across Rockaway, Dover, Morristown, Parsippany, Randolph, Madison, Chatham, Mendham, Mountain Lakes, Boonton, and the rest of Morris County, NJ. Call (973) 876-3925 for a free on-site land clearing estimate.
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JH Tree Service & Landscaping has built its reputation as a trusted land clearing contractor in Morris County, NJ by clearing lots the way each client actually wants them cleared, not the way that’s easiest for the crew. We are licensed, insured, and owner-operated, with two decades of experience clearing everything from quarter-acre back yards to multi-acre pre-construction sites. Unlike clear-cut contractors who level everything in their path, we offer selective clearing that preserves the mature trees you want to keep, with every cut walked through and marked before work begins.
JH Tree Service handles every type of land and lot clearing Morris County homeowners, contractors, and property managers need, from single-lot residential clearing to multi-acre commercial site prep, plus the specialty selective clearing work most contractors will not touch.
We clear overgrown back yards, wooded side lots, and unused residential acreage across Morris County. Common jobs include reclaiming overgrown property lines, opening up sight lines, clearing space for new patios, sheds, pools, and gardens, and restoring lots after years of neglect.
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For contractors, developers, and commercial property owners, we clear sites in preparation for construction, paving, septic installation, and grading work. We coordinate scheduling with your GC, provide certificates of insurance, and clear to the exact site boundaries specified in your plans.
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Most land clearing contractors clear everything down to bare ground. We offer selective clearing that preserves the mature, healthy, or specimen trees you want to keep, while clearing underbrush, dead trees, and unwanted growth around them. Selective clearing protects property value, mature canopy, and any heritage or protected trees on the site.
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For property owners whose lots have grown wild over time, we clear brush, vines, invasive shrubs, and dense underbrush without removing the mature trees. Most overgrown residential and commercial lots can be reclaimed without full tree removal, restoring usable acreage at a fraction of the cost of clear-cut clearing.
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For HOAs, commercial property managers, easement holders, and large estate owners, we clear narrow corridors along fence lines, property boundaries, utility easements, access roads, and driveway approaches. Right-of-way clearing keeps property lines clean, prevents tree-on-fence damage, and maintains clear access for vehicles and equipment.
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JH Tree Service is owner-operated. Jorge has spent over two decades clearing lots and acreage across Morris County and Northern NJ. He is on site for every land clearing job, walking the property with you before the first cut. No subcontracted crews, no project manager who disappears after the quote.
Most land clearing contractors clear everything in their path because it’s faster and easier. JH Tree Service offers selective clearing as a standard option, preserving the mature trees and specimens you want to keep, walked through and marked together before work begins. The finished lot looks like a property, not a construction site.
JH Tree Service & Landscaping LLC is a New Jersey Licensed Tree Care Operator (License 831684) and carries full general liability and workers compensation insurance. We provide certificates of insurance to general contractors, property managers, HOAs, and developers on request, and coordinate with project timelines.
JH Tree Service holds a perfect 5.0-star Google rating across 29 verified reviews, including reviews from contractors and property managers. We work in English and Spanish, and every estimate is free and given on-site after walking the property together.
Every land clearing job at JH Tree Service follows the same four-step process. You work with the same crew start to finish, and Jorge walks the property with you before any clearing begins.
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Jorge walks the property with you, marking which areas to clear and which trees to preserve. We discuss scope, access for equipment, debris handling, stump grinding inclusion, and any township permit requirements for your address. No estimate without eyes on the land.
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You receive a clear written quote covering scope by area or acreage, equipment, scheduling, debris haul-away or chip drop-off, stump grinding if included, and line-item pricing. Every variable is spelled out in writing, no surprise upcharges mid-job.
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The same crew handles tree removal, brush clearing, sectioning, hauling, and site cleanup. We work your job start to finish without bouncing between sites, and Jorge is on site throughout. Adjacent lawn, hardscape, and any preserved trees stay protected with ground mats and exclusion zones where needed.
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We walk the cleared site with you before we leave. Debris is hauled away or piled per your preference. Any preserved trees are checked, and the cleared area is left ready for the next phase of your project, whether that’s grading, building, sodding, or planting.
Land clearing, tree removal, and stump grinding are three related services that often pair on the same lot. Tree removal addresses individual trees one at a time. Stump grinding finishes those removals below grade. Land clearing combines both into a single coordinated job across an area, lot, or acreage, typically with brush and underbrush removal added. When you book land clearing with JH Tree Service, the included tree removal and stump grinding work is bundled into one estimate and one project timeline, instead of being scheduled and billed separately.
JH Tree Service works land clearing jobs daily across Morris County from our base in Rockaway, NJ. Our core service area includes Rockaway, Dover, Morristown, Parsippany, Randolph, Madison, Chatham, Mendham, Morris Plains, and Mountain Lakes, plus Boonton, Whippany, Chester, Long Valley, Budd Lake, Flanders, Succasunna, Kinnelon, and Pequannock.
Outside Morris County, we also serve Basking Ridge (Somerset), Summit (Union), Livingston (Essex), Wanaque (Passaic), Oakland (Bergen), and Sparta and Newton (Sussex). Don’t see your town? Call (973) 876-3925 to confirm coverage across our 35-mile radius from Rockaway.
Below are the questions Morris County, NJ homeowners, contractors, and property managers ask most often before booking land clearing. If your question is not covered, call (973) 876-3925 or text (973) 876-8271.
Land clearing in Morris County, NJ typically includes tree removal across the cleared area, brush and underbrush removal, stump grinding, dead and dying tree removal, and full debris haul-away or wood chip drop-off. JH Tree Service also offers selective clearing that preserves specific mature trees you want to keep, fence-line and right-of-way clearing, and post-storm lot cleanup. Every land clearing job is quoted on-site after a walkthrough with the property owner.
Tree removal addresses individual trees one at a time, while land clearing is a coordinated job across an entire area, lot, or acreage. Tree removal usually means taking down one tree or a small group of trees on a residential property. Land clearing usually means clearing larger areas of mixed trees, brush, underbrush, and overgrowth, often for construction, lot reclamation, or property maintenance. JH Tree Service handles both, and most land clearing jobs include the same techniques as tree removal, scaled up.
Land clearing cost in Morris County, NJ typically runs between $1,500 and $40,000 per acre, depending on tree density, terrain, access, and what’s included. Light brush and underbrush clearing usually runs $1,500 to $5,000 per acre. Wooded lot clearing with mid-size trees runs $5,000 to $15,000 per acre. Dense forest clearing with mature hardwoods runs $15,000 to $40,000 or more per acre. Stump grinding typically adds $2,000 to $8,000 per acre. Every JH Tree Service estimate is free and given on-site.
Permit rules for land clearing in NJ vary by township. Most Morris County towns require permits for clearing over a certain area, for clearing trees over a certain diameter, or for any clearing near wetlands or protected zones. Townships with shade tree ordinances or heritage tree rules may require additional approvals. JH Tree Service helps homeowners and contractors identify whether a permit is needed and coordinates with the township office where required. Call (973) 876-3925 to confirm the rules for your property.
Yes. Stump grinding and debris haul-away are available as part of every JH Tree Service land clearing job. Stumps are ground 4 to 12 inches below grade so the cleared area is ready for sodding, replanting, or paving. Debris is hauled away as part of the quoted price in most cases, or left on site as wood chips for landscaping use if you prefer. Both options are spelled out in the written quote before work begins.
Yes. Unlike land clearing contractors who clear-cut entire lots, JH Tree Service offers selective clearing that preserves the mature, healthy, or specimen trees you want to keep. We walk every job with you before clearing starts, mark exactly which trees stay and which go, and protect the preserved trees with exclusion zones during the work. Selective clearing protects property value, mature canopy, and any heritage or protected trees on the site.
Yes. JH Tree Service & Landscaping LLC is a New Jersey Licensed Tree Care Operator, License 831684, and carries full general liability and workers compensation insurance. Every land clearing job is performed by a licensed and insured crew. We provide certificates of insurance to homeowners, general contractors, property managers, HOAs, and developers on request. JH has served Morris County and Northern NJ for over 21 years.
JH Tree Service & Landscaping is one of the highest-rated land clearing contractors in Morris County, NJ, with a perfect 5.0-star Google rating across 29 verified reviews, 21+ years of hands-on experience, a New Jersey Tree Care Operator license (831684), full insurance, and bilingual English and Spanish service. We offer selective clearing in addition to standard clear-cut work, serve homeowners and contractors equally, and run the same owner-operated crew on every job from Rockaway, NJ across the surrounding Northern NJ towns.
Use the form below to request a free land clearing estimate from JH Tree Service & Landscaping. We respond to estimate requests across Morris County and Northern NJ within the same business day, with on-site walkthroughs typically scheduled inside 24 to 48 hours. For storm damage and tree emergencies, we still answer the phone 24/7 in English and Spanish at (973) 876-3925.
