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Avatar for Stumpers, LLC
Stumpers, LLC
50 Hemlock Trail
4.89(
18
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Approved Pro
Stumpers, LLC
50 Hemlock Trail
4.89(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

Why choose Stumpers, LLC? No stump is too big or too small, we have a machine for every job. We offer full restoration work which most companies do not. Our machines can get through any size gate which means we are able to access stumps in tight areas. All of our machines have turf tires so they will not damage your lawn. We are stump grinding specialists, this is what we do.

"Stumpers did a great job at removing two large stumps. Work was completed in a couple hours and saved me thousands over other quotes!"

Malcom B on August 2019

Why choose Stumpers, LLC? No stump is too big or too small, we have a machine for every job. We offer full restoration work which most companies do not. Our machines can get through any size gate which means we are able to access stumps in tight areas. All of our machines have turf tires so they will not damage your lawn. We are stump grinding specialists, this is what we do.

"Stumpers did a great job at removing two large stumps. Work was completed in a couple hours and saved me thousands over other quotes!"

Malcom B on August 2019


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Timber Tree Removal, LLC
2356 Durham Road
4.89(
22
)
Approved Pro
Timber Tree Removal, LLC
2356 Durham Road
4.89(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Timber Tree Removal is your local, fully insured, Tree Removal business. We are certified in felling, climbing, rigging, and have our osha safety. Our goal is is always to satisfy our customers while ensuring our personal services are the very best, with safe practice, at the best price. By choosing Timber Tree Removal you are choosing to invest in local businesses. We specialize in Tree Removal and Trimming, 24hr emergency Tree Removal, Brush clearing, Grading, & Stump Grinding. Winter time we offer plowing services for both commercial and residential. Call us today for your free Estimate! We Offer Financing at special rates like O percent up to 18 Months for those who qualify!!

"Jeff and his helper were professional and courteous and completed the work as requested which was stump grinding. Cleaned up well after the job."

Terry T on October 2021

Timber Tree Removal is your local, fully insured, Tree Removal business. We are certified in felling, climbing, rigging, and have our osha safety. Our goal is is always to satisfy our customers while ensuring our personal services are the very best, with safe practice, at the best price. By choosing Timber Tree Removal you are choosing to invest in local businesses. We specialize in Tree Removal and Trimming, 24hr emergency Tree Removal, Brush clearing, Grading, & Stump Grinding. Winter time we offer plowing services for both commercial and residential. Call us today for your free Estimate! We Offer Financing at special rates like O percent up to 18 Months for those who qualify!!

"Jeff and his helper were professional and courteous and completed the work as requested which was stump grinding. Cleaned up well after the job."

Terry T on October 2021


GRSTreeServices&Landscaping, LLC
80 Franklin St, Apt 1
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
GRSTreeServices&Landscaping, LLC
80 Franklin St, Apt 1
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

GRS Tree Service and Landscaping LLC is committed to excellence 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

GRS Tree Service and Landscaping LLC is committed to excellence 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


"Very prompt, courteous service. Will hire again for future projects."

Sue M on November 2024


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JF Services
1150 Thomaston Road
5.00(
10
)
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


Avatar for H & H Stump Grinding
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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Shoreline Landscape Company , LLC
93 A Gleenwood Road
4.52(
23
)
Approved Pro
Shoreline Landscape Company , LLC
93 A Gleenwood Road
4.52(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 local quotes requested

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very polite and competent"

Val and Peter N on August 2023

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very polite and competent"

Val and Peter N on August 2023


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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
20 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


Avatar for Turning Green, LLC
Turning Green, LLC
PO Box 901
4.26(
86
)
Approved Pro
Turning Green, LLC
PO Box 901
4.26(
86
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
52 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

Turning Green,LLC will make sure your Natural Outdoor is safe, healthy and green. We'll inspect your lawn, or trees and shrubs, and provide a complete, written, analysis of its condition, treatment recommendations, and cost. Following your approval, we'll return to make timely, seasonal applications. We're also available any time for questions or concerns. "Our work is 100% guaranteed". What makes us different from other companies; we're hands on company, working directly with our clients. Safety is our priority. We understand how important your family and our ecology are, because we live in this ecology and we are a family owned business. We make it a goal to leave your patio, walkway, or driveway cleaner than when we arrive. You can count on and trust our certified applicators with many years of experience. Organic was for the future, the future is now, and we are ready for it!

"Showed up when they said they would"

Bill L on November 2023

Turning Green,LLC will make sure your Natural Outdoor is safe, healthy and green. We'll inspect your lawn, or trees and shrubs, and provide a complete, written, analysis of its condition, treatment recommendations, and cost. Following your approval, we'll return to make timely, seasonal applications. We're also available any time for questions or concerns. "Our work is 100% guaranteed". What makes us different from other companies; we're hands on company, working directly with our clients. Safety is our priority. We understand how important your family and our ecology are, because we live in this ecology and we are a family owned business. We make it a goal to leave your patio, walkway, or driveway cleaner than when we arrive. You can count on and trust our certified applicators with many years of experience. Organic was for the future, the future is now, and we are ready for it!

"Showed up when they said they would"

Bill L on November 2023

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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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