Tree Removal in Point Pleasant, NJ

Tight lots, big trees

Many Point Pleasant shade trees were planted when the borough's neighborhoods were young. Decades later they tower over houses, detached garages and the wires running along back lot lines, on lots bounded by the Manasquan River, Beaver Dam Creek and the canal. There's rarely room to drop a tree in one piece, which shapes how removals are done and what they cost. (Point Pleasant Beach, the oceanfront borough next door, has its own separate rules.)

Common removal jobs

Shade trees over the house or garage, taken down limb by limb with ropes, a bucket truck, or a crane when there's no room to lower wood.
Trees tangled with wires. Lines between poles are the utility's job; the rest of the tree is a job for a tree crew once the lines are safe.
Roots lifting sidewalks and driveways.
Storm-damaged trees along the river and canal.

Point Pleasant's tree removal application

Point Pleasant Borough requires a Tree Removal Application before removing a street tree or any other tree of 6 inches DBH or more, and work can't start until the borough approves it. The ordinance lists a $150 application fee and generally requires replacement trees, with more replacements for larger trees (Point Pleasant Removal of Trees ordinance). Confirm details with Borough Hall.

Hazard trees: get it in writing

The ordinance lets hazard trees be exempt from the fee and replacement with proper documentation, such as a report from a NJ Licensed Tree Expert (Point Pleasant Removal of Trees ordinance). If you think your tree is dangerous, ask for a written assessment before you apply. Our hazardous tree assessment guide explains what that involves.

What it costs

On tight Point Pleasant lots, access is one of the biggest price drivers: how far the wood has to be carried, whether a crane or bucket truck can reach, and how close the tree is to the house and wires. For local context, published estimates for Toms River put typical removals at roughly $500 to $2,300, averaging about $1,400 (HomeBlue). Add the application fee and any replacement trees. See the cost guide.

Before you hire

Ask for the company's NJ Licensed Tree Care Operator number (NJ Board of Tree Experts) and certificate of insurance, ask where the truck and chipper will park, and confirm whether the quote includes stump grinding and the borough application. More local details are on the Point Pleasant page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Point Pleasant Borough?

Yes for street trees and other trees of 6 inches DBH or more. The ordinance lists a $150 application fee and generally requires replacement trees. Confirm with Borough Hall.

Can I avoid the fee for a dangerous tree?

The ordinance allows hazard trees to be exempt from the fee and replacement with proper documentation, such as a report from a NJ Licensed Tree Expert.

Are Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach the same?

No. They're separate boroughs with separate tree ordinances.

Cost and permit guides

Last updated October 18, 2026. Prices and rules come from the cited sources and can change. They aren't quotes or legal advice. Free referral service, not a tree company. Your request goes to one independent local tree company, which may pay us for the referral.