Tree Removal & Stump Grinding in Bay Head, NJ

Bay Head is the small, quiet borough at the northern tip of the Barnegat Peninsula, between Point Pleasant Beach and Mantoloking, with Twilight Lake, cedar-shingle cottages and some of the oldest shade trees on the barrier island. Tell us about your job and we'll pass it to one local, independent tree company that serves Bay Head.

Tree services you can request in Bay Head

Tree permits in Bay Head

Bay Head adopted a tree removal ordinance in 2024 as part of its stormwater program (Ordinance 2024-23 (Tree Removal)), and the borough lists a Tree Removal Permit through borough hall at 83 Bridge Avenue. Like most towns that adopted the state model, expect rules for street trees 2.5 inches and up and other trees 6 inches and up, with replacement or a fee. Get the permit before you schedule removal.

Local notes for Bay Head

Older trees, tight lots: big oaks and maples near cottages mean sectional removal and careful rigging.
Season: summer parking is tight; fall and winter are easier, and oaks are best pruned December–February (fall pruning guide).
Salt and wind: evergreens near the ocean and Barnegat Bay often brown in winter (winter burn and salt damage).
Neighbors: Point Pleasant Beach and Mantoloking.

Before you hire

New Jersey requires tree care businesses to be licensed through the NJ Board of Tree Experts. Ask for the company's Licensed Tree Care Operator number and certificate of insurance. For stump grinding, the free 811 utility markout is required before digging (NJ One Call).

Storm damage or a tree on a wire?

If there is immediate danger, call 911. Stay away from downed lines and report them to your electric utility (JCP&L, 1-888-544-4877, serves most of Ocean County). Then see what to do after a storm and what insurance usually covers.