At Wayne’s Tree Service, trees aren’t just part of our work — they’re part of our story. Founded in 1993, our company has grown from a solo venture by Wayne Zedowski into a multi-generational, family-run team proudly serving homeowners and businesses throughout the region.
We specialize in safe, affordable, and honest tree care — from large removals and storm damage cleanup to fine pruning and seasonal maintenance. With decades of combined experience, licensed operators, and deep community ties, we deliver top-quality service with a neighborly touch.
Wayne started the company in 1993 with a truck, a saw, and a vision: to offer reliable, safe tree services at a fair price to local homeowners. For over 20 years, Wayne built a name for professionalism and integrity — handling everything from everyday trims to storm damage emergencies with calm expertise.
His work laid the foundation for a business that would grow — not just in size, but in legacy.
One truck, one saw, and a promise: safe, honest tree work at a fair price for local homeowners.
Wayne retires and passes the company to trusted long-time employee Dylan Ahlert — same values, new energy.
Three generations of the Ahlert family and a veteran crew serving Central New Jersey side by side.
Same name on the truck, same standard on every job — for the next generation of NJ homeowners.
When Wayne retired in 2015, he passed the company to a trusted long-time employee — Dylan Ahlert. Dylan had been with the company for years and shared Wayne’s values of quality, safety, and service. Together with his family, Dylan took over ownership and brought new energy and vision to the business.
Took over Wayne’s in 2015 after years working for the founder. Runs estimating, project management, and day-to-day operations.
Runs production on site and brings decades of tree care and equipment experience to every job.
Safety and operations — ensures every job is performed to state and industry safety standards.
Keeps communication, scheduling, and paperwork running smoothly behind the scenes.
A guiding force behind the Ahlerts’ strong work ethic and lifelong commitment to community.
This tight-knit team dynamic ensures that every customer receives personal service, attention to detail, and total accountability — from the first call to the final cleanup.
Together, our crew offers over 60 years of hands-on experience across all areas of tree care.
With over 15 years of climbing and bucket work experience, Devon handles everything from high-tree removals to complex rigging. He’s known for his precision, safety, and ability to problem-solve in challenging environments.
A skilled climber and ground crew expert, Anthony is involved in trimming, removals, and job site prep. He brings reliability and a sharp eye for safety to every job.
Dennis is a key member of the ground team — making sure everything runs smoothly under the canopy. He supports large jobs, debris removal, and crane setups with consistent professionalism.
We’re not a big-box chain or seasonal outfit. We’re a locally owned, family-operated, fully equipped, and personally invested company that lives where we work — and it shows.
We don’t rush jobs. We don’t cut corners. We treat every customer like family and every property like our own.
Contact UsWe own our crane, bucket trucks, and chippers — no rentals, no subcontractors. That’s how we take on tree removals other companies walk away from, and why every job ends with a spotless yard. See the equipment working in our project gallery.
We know the region — the trees, soil, seasons, and city codes. Whether you live in a wooded residential neighborhood or along a coastal zone prone to storms, we adapt our work to fit your environment.
That Means:
From mature oaks and maples to ash trees under emerald ash borer pressure, we’ve pruned, treated, or removed nearly every species Central New Jersey grows — see our pruning & trimming and stump grinding services.
We believe everyone deserves a safe, beautiful, and well-maintained property — and we’re here to make that happen. Whether you’re a new homeowner clearing a dangerous tree or a longtime client prepping for storm season, we’re committed to:
— Dylan Ahlert, Owner
Wayne’s Tree Service is veteran-owned and operated — and we honor that heritage with military discounts for the veterans in our community.
Discipline, accountability, and doing the job right — the same standards we brought home carry into every yard we work in.
We live where we work. Our trucks, our kids’ schools, and our customers are all in the same Central New Jersey towns.
No pressure, no upsells — honest recommendations and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on every job.
Many of our customers have trusted us for 10, 20, even 30 years — through storms, seasons, and generations.
Are you a veteran? Mention your service when you contact us — the discount is our way of saying thank you.
Excellent service! Came out promptly for estimate. Great communication throughout. Text updates and set up cones the night before to block parking. Took down three 60 ft. old trees from between houses like a champion! Would highly recommend for your tree service needs.
These guys are the package deal. Polite professional, quick, responsive and well priced. They are safe and respectful. Used them many times over the years for routine work and emergencies. Always came through. Highly recommended.
The men from Wayne’s Tree Service were the best! I had a very large maple tree with 4 large trunks. It had to come down due to damage caused by ants. The work was performed exactly as requested. My yard was cleaned up perfectly. Wayne’s had the best prices in the area. I recommend them highly!
We hired Wayne’s Tree Service to remove over a dozen large pine trees, and their work was outstanding. Dylan and the team demonstrated a high commitment to safety, thoroughly explaining the process and ensuring we were comfortable with the plan beforehand. They were reliable, great communicators, and executed the entire project flawlessly.
Waynes Tree Service did a fantastic job trimming and thinning our huge norway maple tree. Very professional and cleaned all debris. I would highly recommend this company!
Dylan and team are knowledgeable and professional and always respectful of our property. They have assisted us on several tree projects—from tree removal to pruning. We are always satisfied with the work completed. Highly recommend!
We answer the phone 24/7 — ask us anything about your trees.
Wayne Zedowski founded the company in Somerville in 1993 — more than 30 years ago. In 2015 he passed it to long-time employee Dylan Ahlert, who runs it today with his father Peter as a multi-generational family operation.
Yes. We are a registered New Jersey tree care company (NJTC #806860) with a Licensed Tree Care Operator on staff (LTCO #565), and our climbers and crane operators are licensed and safety-trained.
Yes — we are fully insured and bonded. We are happy to provide proof of insurance before any work begins on your property.
Yes. Wayne’s Tree Service is proudly veteran-owned and operated, and we offer discounts to fellow veterans as a thank-you for their service.
We serve 41 towns across four Central New Jersey counties — Somerset, Union, Middlesex, and Hunterdon — from our home base at 314 Grove St in Somerville.
Yes. We answer the phone around the clock for storm damage, fallen trees, and hazardous limbs, and we document the damage to help with your insurance claim.
We run our own crane, bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and log trucks. Owning specialized equipment lets us handle large, dangerous, or complex trees safely — without subcontracting.
Our crew brings over 60 years of combined hands-on experience in climbing, rigging, crane work, and ground operations, backed by three generations of family leadership.
Yes — every estimate is free and no-obligation. Call (732) 805-0609 or request one online, and we’ll give you an honest assessment and a fair price in writing.
