Ocean County, NJ Tree Removal Cost 2026: Price Table

Published October 19, 2026 · Ocean County Tree Service

Short answer: Published estimates put a typical tree removal in Toms River and Lakewood at about $500 to $2,300, averaging around $1,400. A small tree under 30 feet is often $300 to $600, while a 70- to 80-foot tree near a house can pass $2,000, and a crane adds roughly $800 to $3,800 a day. All figures below are estimates from the cited sources; your price comes from a written quote.

Price by tree height

HomeBlue publishes height-based ranges for Lakewood and a national version. We show both so you can see the local premium.

Tree height	Example in Ocean County	Lakewood estimate	National estimate
20 ft	Flowering pear, young red maple	$280–$540	$190–$600
30 ft	Leyland cypress, small pitch pine	$430–$820	$290–$910
40 ft	Mature red maple, Japanese black pine	$570–$1,090	$380–$1,210
50 ft	Pitch pine, black oak	$710–$1,360	$480–$1,510
60 ft	Large white or black oak	$850–$1,630	$580–$1,810
70 ft	Old oak, tall loblolly pine	$990–$1,900	$670–$2,120
80 ft	Largest yard oaks	$1,140–$2,180	$770–$2,420

Sources: HomeBlue, Lakewood; HomeBlue national guide. Ranges assume normal access; trees over roofs, pools or wires cost more. Estimates, not quotes.

Price by town

Town	Published estimate	What it measures	Source
Toms River	$500–$2,300 (avg. ~$1,400)	Typical single tree	HomeBlue, Toms River
Lakewood	$500–$2,200 (avg. ~$1,400)	Typical single tree	HomeBlue, Lakewood
Brick	$591–$801	Medium tree, labor + equipment	HomeYou, Brick
Jackson	$569–$770	Medium tree, labor + equipment	HomeYou, Jackson
New Jersey (statewide)	$482–$596 (avg. ~$539)	Standing tree under 30 ft	ProMatcher NJ cost report

HomeYou's figures cover a medium tree only and leave out hauling and stumps, which is why they look lower. No source publishes a survey for every Ocean County town; prices in Manchester, Berkeley, Barnegat and Stafford generally fall inside the Toms River range.

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Common add-ons

Item	Typical estimate	Source
Stump grinding	~$4.28 per inch of diameter (range $4.12–$4.44), often with a minimum	ProMatcher NJ cost report
Crane	~$1,800/day with operator (range ~$800–$3,800)	CurrentCost 2026 crane survey
Crew hourly rate (3 people)	$240–$310/hour in Lakewood	HomeBlue, Lakewood
Town permit	$0–$75 in Toms River (waived for dead trees); $10 + $25 inspection in Jackson	Toms River Township FAQ; Jackson permit application

What actually moves the price here

Over the house: Toms River and Brick lots are small, so many oaks hang over roofs and must come down in roped sections.
Dead pines: pitch pines killed by southern pine beetle or drought get brittle and may need a lift or crane instead of a climber (see dead pine guide).
Barrier-island access: narrow streets in Seaside Heights, Lavallette and LBI limit truck size.
Season: late fall and winter are slower, and frozen ground protects lawns (see best time to remove trees).
Bundling: once the crew and chipper are on site, extra trees cost much less each.

How to compare quotes

Get the scope in writing: wood hauled or left, stump ground, cleanup, permit.
Ask for the NJ Licensed Tree Care Operator number and an insurance certificate (how to check).
Send photos showing the tree, the house and street access so quotes are comparable.

More detail: tree removal cost guide, stump grinding cost, crane removal cost, and our tree removal page.

FAQ

How much does tree removal cost in Ocean County, NJ in 2026?

Published estimates put a typical single-tree removal in Toms River and Lakewood at about $500 to $2,300, averaging around $1,400. A small tree under 30 feet in an open yard is often $300 to $600; a 70- to 80-foot tree near a house can run $2,000 or more, and crane jobs add roughly $800 to $3,800 a day. These are estimates from third-party sources, not quotes.

Is stump grinding included in the tree removal price?

Usually not. Ask for it as a separate line. ProMatcher's New Jersey report averages about $4.28 per inch of stump diameter, and many companies have a minimum charge.

Why are quotes for the same tree so different?

Companies price risk, access and cleanup differently. A tree over a roof or power line must be taken down in roped sections, which takes longer. Compare quotes on the same scope: wood hauled or left, stump ground or not, permit handled or not.

Do I pay for a town permit on top of the removal?

In some towns. Toms River lists a $75 fee (waived for a dead tree) and Jackson lists $10 plus a $25 inspection fee. Replacement trees or a payment in lieu can also apply.

Cost and permit guides

Sources are linked in the text and can change. This is general information, not legal, insurance or professional advice. Free referral service, not a tree company. Your request goes to one independent local tree company, which may pay us for the referral.