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Avatar for Hudson Valley Stump Grinding
Hudson Valley Stump Grinding
264 East Main Street
4.97(
118
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Approved Pro
Hudson Valley Stump Grinding
264 East Main Street
4.97(
118
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

Hudson Valley Stump Grinding is a professional Stump Grinding Service. Due to the fact that we specialize in just the removal of tree stumps, we have been able to build a company which consistently exceeds the customer's expectations in the areas of price, turn-around time and quality of workmanship. Aggressive pricing and prompt, efficient, reliable service are our strengths. Hudson Valley Stump Grinding has modern, powerful equipment which will make short work of your unwanted tree stumps. Our goal is to put you in the position to comfortably say "good buy" to those stumps, once and for all........FREE, no obligation price quotes, fully insured........We take no payment until the customer is 100% satisfied with our work. We WILL show up and we WILL appreciate your business........ Thank you for your consideration.......

"Very hard working and completed the job in a timely manner"

Gerard M on October 2024

Hudson Valley Stump Grinding is a professional Stump Grinding Service. Due to the fact that we specialize in just the removal of tree stumps, we have been able to build a company which consistently exceeds the customer's expectations in the areas of price, turn-around time and quality of workmanship. Aggressive pricing and prompt, efficient, reliable service are our strengths. Hudson Valley Stump Grinding has modern, powerful equipment which will make short work of your unwanted tree stumps. Our goal is to put you in the position to comfortably say "good buy" to those stumps, once and for all........FREE, no obligation price quotes, fully insured........We take no payment until the customer is 100% satisfied with our work. We WILL show up and we WILL appreciate your business........ Thank you for your consideration.......

"Very hard working and completed the job in a timely manner"

Gerard M on October 2024


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JF Services
1150 Thomaston Road
5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
JF Services
1150 Thomaston Road
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

JF Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"JF Services showed up on an agreed time and day for an estimate. Jeremy, the owner, not only gave a fair price, but what sold me on using him was that he had his equipment on his trailer and was ready to do the work on the spot. Very, pleased with the results!"

Roger B on April 2025

JF Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"JF Services showed up on an agreed time and day for an estimate. Jeremy, the owner, not only gave a fair price, but what sold me on using him was that he had his equipment on his trailer and was ready to do the work on the spot. Very, pleased with the results!"

Roger B on April 2025


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Stump Chompers
422 Ridgeview Road
4.90(
32
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Approved Pro
Stump Chompers
422 Ridgeview Road
4.90(
32
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Stump Chompers is a family/owner run and operated company. We are on time and on budget. 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Commercial and residential projects welcome. Call today for a free estimate. "Let Stump Chompers show you what quality service is available to help you improve the appearance of your home and make home maintenance chores like mowing so much easier!"

"Easy to work with. Completed/performed job as requested."

AL H on May 2020

Stump Chompers is a family/owner run and operated company. We are on time and on budget. 100% customer satisfaction guarantee. Commercial and residential projects welcome. Call today for a free estimate. "Let Stump Chompers show you what quality service is available to help you improve the appearance of your home and make home maintenance chores like mowing so much easier!"

"Easy to work with. Completed/performed job as requested."

AL H on May 2020


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H & H Stump Grinding
99 West Shore Road
4.91(
175
)
Approved Pro
H & H Stump Grinding
99 West Shore Road
4.91(
175
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

H & H Stump Grinding has over 15 years in our field and love what we do. Specializing in difficult locations, large tree stump grinding and weather damaged, flopped over rooted areas. We get the stump out and give you your lawn back. We have the right equipment and like to leave your yard cleaned and leveled. Please see our many excellent reviews. Thank you for considering H & H Stump grinding, the best in CT.

"Al and his son in law went above and beyond my expectations. They are exceptional in pricing, punctuality and customer service. As we reviewed the job I knew I could trust him and his work. Thank you again Al! P.S. I am in Plymouth."

Lynn S on September 2024

H & H Stump Grinding has over 15 years in our field and love what we do. Specializing in difficult locations, large tree stump grinding and weather damaged, flopped over rooted areas. We get the stump out and give you your lawn back. We have the right equipment and like to leave your yard cleaned and leveled. Please see our many excellent reviews. Thank you for considering H & H Stump grinding, the best in CT.

"Al and his son in law went above and beyond my expectations. They are exceptional in pricing, punctuality and customer service. As we reviewed the job I knew I could trust him and his work. Thank you again Al! P.S. I am in Plymouth."

Lynn S on September 2024


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Evergreen Tree Removal
568 Danbury Rd
4.65(
57
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Approved Pro
Evergreen Tree Removal
568 Danbury Rd
4.65(
57
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 local quotes requested

At Evergreen Art & Stone Works, we take pride in the personal relationships we develop with each customer. We do the job right because your unconditional satisfaction is our top priority.

"Mike was great from start (quote) to finish (clean-up) Very courteous, helpful and, knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anyone He removed a large tree that fell on my car and cleaned up everything"

John De Los S on July 2024

At Evergreen Art & Stone Works, we take pride in the personal relationships we develop with each customer. We do the job right because your unconditional satisfaction is our top priority.

"Mike was great from start (quote) to finish (clean-up) Very courteous, helpful and, knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anyone He removed a large tree that fell on my car and cleaned up everything"

John De Los S on July 2024


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Sergeant Major Stump Grinding, LLC
127 Center Rd
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Sergeant Major Stump Grinding, LLC
127 Center Rd
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Sergeant Major Stump Grinding LLC specializes in residential stump grinding services, helping homeowners remove unsightly tree stumps from their properties. With a focus on efficiency and precision, the company utilizes advanced equipment to ensure a thorough and clean stump removal process. Their team is dedicated to minimizing yard disruption while providing quick and reliable service. In addition to stump grinding, they offer advice on maintaining healthy landscapes post-removal. Committed to customer satisfaction, Sergeant Major Stump Grinding LLC aims to enhance the beauty and usability of outdoor spaces. 0700-1800 pm Monday-Saturday

"Fantastic work Highly recommend "

Mitch B on April 2025

Sergeant Major Stump Grinding LLC specializes in residential stump grinding services, helping homeowners remove unsightly tree stumps from their properties. With a focus on efficiency and precision, the company utilizes advanced equipment to ensure a thorough and clean stump removal process. Their team is dedicated to minimizing yard disruption while providing quick and reliable service. In addition to stump grinding, they offer advice on maintaining healthy landscapes post-removal. Committed to customer satisfaction, Sergeant Major Stump Grinding LLC aims to enhance the beauty and usability of outdoor spaces. 0700-1800 pm Monday-Saturday

"Fantastic work Highly recommend "

Mitch B on April 2025


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The Angry Beaver Stump Grinding LLC
79 Laurel Grove Dr
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
The Angry Beaver Stump Grinding LLC
79 Laurel Grove Dr
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
21 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Billy did a fantastic job on grinding the stumps in my front and back yard. He went the extra mile and cleaned up the area that wasn’t a part of the original project. I highly recommend Angry Beaver."

Deborah D on April 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Billy did a fantastic job on grinding the stumps in my front and back yard. He went the extra mile and cleaned up the area that wasn’t a part of the original project. I highly recommend Angry Beaver."

Deborah D on April 2025


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DALTT Land Clearing
74 Blair Road
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
DALTT Land Clearing
74 Blair Road
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Honest and clean work with reliable service. Give us a call for all your land clearing needs. Specializing in use of large heavy equipment operation to clear your vacant lot or clean up debris after a timber harvest logging project. Gravel driveway install and repair. Removal of pools and small structure demolition. Fully licensed and insured.

"Work was done in short time with paying attention to details, especially that work had to be done in very narrow areas. Also price for job was more than reasonable. I highly recommend DALTT for any potential clients. Vladimir Dumansky, Bloomfield CT "

Vladimir D on April 2025

Honest and clean work with reliable service. Give us a call for all your land clearing needs. Specializing in use of large heavy equipment operation to clear your vacant lot or clean up debris after a timber harvest logging project. Gravel driveway install and repair. Removal of pools and small structure demolition. Fully licensed and insured.

"Work was done in short time with paying attention to details, especially that work had to be done in very narrow areas. Also price for job was more than reasonable. I highly recommend DALTT for any potential clients. Vladimir Dumansky, Bloomfield CT "

Vladimir D on April 2025


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Lottos Contracting LLC
830 Sherman Ave
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
Lottos Contracting LLC
830 Sherman Ave
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Lotto's Contracting LLC is dedicated to being prompt and professional. We are fully licensed, insured and experienced. Call today for your free estimate, thank you!

"I'm extremely happy with the service performed. They are definitely perfectionists! They cut the lawn twice, dethatched the lawn twice. And then blew the whole lawn. I would highly recommend them to anybody looking for an honest hard-working landscaper."

Craig K on April 2025

Lotto's Contracting LLC is dedicated to being prompt and professional. We are fully licensed, insured and experienced. Call today for your free estimate, thank you!

"I'm extremely happy with the service performed. They are definitely perfectionists! They cut the lawn twice, dethatched the lawn twice. And then blew the whole lawn. I would highly recommend them to anybody looking for an honest hard-working landscaper."

Craig K on April 2025


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GM 2 Tree Services, LLC
15 Boyden St
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
GM 2 Tree Services, LLC
15 Boyden St
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
499 local quotes requested

Tree service may seem like an easy job but that's far from the case. That's GM2 Tree Services, LLC is here to take on the challenge. As tree experts with 19 years of experience behind us, our specialists can examine your trees to determine which are hazardous and in need of trimming or removal. Based in Bristol, CT, GM 2 Tree Services also serves the surrounding areas of Cheshire, Southington, Naugatuck, Watertown, New Britain, and Wolcott. Offering tree trimming, pruning, removal, 24-hour storm damage services, land clearing, stump grinding, and firewood sales. Give us a call today for all your tree service needs.

"Went well, came on time and the team worked non stop until everything was cleaned up"

Mir S on October 2024

Tree service may seem like an easy job but that's far from the case. That's GM2 Tree Services, LLC is here to take on the challenge. As tree experts with 19 years of experience behind us, our specialists can examine your trees to determine which are hazardous and in need of trimming or removal. Based in Bristol, CT, GM 2 Tree Services also serves the surrounding areas of Cheshire, Southington, Naugatuck, Watertown, New Britain, and Wolcott. Offering tree trimming, pruning, removal, 24-hour storm damage services, land clearing, stump grinding, and firewood sales. Give us a call today for all your tree service needs.

"Went well, came on time and the team worked non stop until everything was cleaned up"

Mir S on October 2024

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Tree stump removals FAQs

Yes, grinding a stump is worthwhile if you plan to use the area for planting, recreation, or building. Removing the stump clears space for new landscaping or construction projects. Additionally, as the stump decomposes, it can rob the soil of nitrogen, affecting the growth of other plants. Stumps are also a tripping hazard, making removal a wise choice.

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size, density, and the grinder's performance. A small, soft stump can be ground in 15 minutes, while a large, dense stump may require up to eight hours for complete removal. Factors like the stump's structure and your grinding technique affect how quickly you can remove it.

Grinding a stump is often the best solution for clearing an area for construction or planting. It removes the visible portion of the stump, but the roots remain underground. If you need to remove the roots for long-term stability or design plans, you'll need to hire a professional for full stump and root removal. This ensures your site is completely cleared for future projects.

Leaving a tree stump in your yard can cause several problems. It can become a breeding ground for pests and diseases that might harm nearby trees and structures. Plus, the decaying stump can interfere with your landscaping plans, making mowing difficult and promoting unwanted new growth that can disrupt soil stability. Removing the stump eliminates these risks and improves your yard's safety and appearance.

To effectively kill a stump, you need to interrupt its nutrient supply and speed up decay. Drill holes into the stump and fill them with a concentrated herbicide like glyphosate, rock salt, or Epsom salt. This method ensures the substance penetrates deeply. Alternatively, cover the stump with a dark, heavy-duty tarp to deprive it of sunlight, which accelerates the process. Remember to follow safety guidelines when using these methods.

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