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Tree stump removers in Utica

On The Edge Stump Grinding
2808 Herman Bush Road
5.00(
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Approved Pro
On The Edge Stump Grinding
2808 Herman Bush Road
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Extremely fair pricing, called to follow up, showed up when they planned to, quick to do the job, cleaned up properly - overall excellent experience!"

Kayla C on May 2021

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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Extremely fair pricing, called to follow up, showed up when they planned to, quick to do the job, cleaned up properly - overall excellent experience!"

Kayla C on May 2021


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Adirondack Tree Masters LLC
1556 State Route 8
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Adirondack Tree Masters LLC
1556 State Route 8
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Reliable & Experienced Tree Services. Fully Insured & FREE ESTIMATES. E?cient, Highly Experienced and Knowledgable, Providing the Highest Quality Services to our Customers ? Tree Removal ? Stump Grinding ? Firewood ? Land Clearing ? Logging

"Great job!"

Andrea S on April 2025

Reliable & Experienced Tree Services. Fully Insured & FREE ESTIMATES. E?cient, Highly Experienced and Knowledgable, Providing the Highest Quality Services to our Customers ? Tree Removal ? Stump Grinding ? Firewood ? Land Clearing ? Logging

"Great job!"

Andrea S on April 2025


Northeast Excavating
170 Newport Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Northeast Excavating
170 Newport Road
5.00(
1
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
28 local quotes requested

With many years experience in the industry you can expect the best when choosing Northeast Excavating. Call for your excavating, grading ,drainage, hydroseeding, topsoil, stone, and mulch delivery needs. We also install concrete patios and slabs. And when the weather changes count on Northeast for all your snowplowing, snow removal, and ice control needs. With a large array of heavy equipment we can provide any site work project or finish work you may need. Locally owned and operated.

"The two gentlemen that removed snow from my roof went above and beyond what was expected. Great job! Hard workers. Even helped me out with another task."

Patrice M on February 2015

With many years experience in the industry you can expect the best when choosing Northeast Excavating. Call for your excavating, grading ,drainage, hydroseeding, topsoil, stone, and mulch delivery needs. We also install concrete patios and slabs. And when the weather changes count on Northeast for all your snowplowing, snow removal, and ice control needs. With a large array of heavy equipment we can provide any site work project or finish work you may need. Locally owned and operated.

"The two gentlemen that removed snow from my roof went above and beyond what was expected. Great job! Hard workers. Even helped me out with another task."

Patrice M on February 2015


Scoville Excavation and Trucking
16525 CR 84
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Scoville Excavation and Trucking
16525 CR 84
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over 20 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Remodels, handyman services, door and window installations, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in excavation and building site services. We specialize in residential and commercial services and take pride in the attention to detail put into each of the projects we're involved with. We're known for our quality work and the integrity of our business. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We’re a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer over 20 years of industry experience and a variety of home improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in Additions and Remodels, handyman services, door and window installations, and a variety of other projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Tipline Tree Service
9910 Sulphur Springs Road
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Tipline Tree Service
9910 Sulphur Springs Road
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
88 local quotes requested

Tipline Tree Service is your one-stop shop for all your tree care needs. We provide a comprehensive range of services, from meticulous tree trimming and pruning to expert tree removal and stump grinding. Whether you need to enhance your property's curb appeal, ensure the safety of your family and home, or address a tree emergency, we are here to help.

"excellent customer service-very professional i give them 10+ i will surly call them again- call them you will be happy you did"

frankie l on May 2024

Tipline Tree Service is your one-stop shop for all your tree care needs. We provide a comprehensive range of services, from meticulous tree trimming and pruning to expert tree removal and stump grinding. Whether you need to enhance your property's curb appeal, ensure the safety of your family and home, or address a tree emergency, we are here to help.

"excellent customer service-very professional i give them 10+ i will surly call them again- call them you will be happy you did"

frankie l on May 2024


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Bear Track Logging
Located In:
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Approved Pro
Bear Track Logging
Located In:
5.00(
21
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
272 local quotes requested

We offer professional and reliable services for a wide variety of needs. Whether you need Land clearing, Firewood, Tree Service work, Forestry Services or Storm Damage Restoration. Working with the dedication and craftsmanship that has earned us a reputation for excellence. With over 19 years experience serving Central New York we will get the job done. Fully insured. Proud supporter of small businesses.

"Excellent. Tree was taken down by a very well developed team. Cleanup was beyond our expectations. Corey is very polite and professional. We will be calling for more service in the future."

Carol F on September 2023

We offer professional and reliable services for a wide variety of needs. Whether you need Land clearing, Firewood, Tree Service work, Forestry Services or Storm Damage Restoration. Working with the dedication and craftsmanship that has earned us a reputation for excellence. With over 19 years experience serving Central New York we will get the job done. Fully insured. Proud supporter of small businesses.

"Excellent. Tree was taken down by a very well developed team. Cleanup was beyond our expectations. Corey is very polite and professional. We will be calling for more service in the future."

Carol F on September 2023


GreenScapes Garden Center & Landscape Co.
48 Old Mohawk St
4.17(
6
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GreenScapes Garden Center & Landscape Co.
48 Old Mohawk St
4.17(
6
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Customers say: Quality work

After more than three decades of expansion, GreenScapes’ stock has blossomed to include northern-grown trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, fruit trees, and specialty plants. From plants to bark mulches, landscaping stone to soils and fertilizers, all your planting and landscaping needs can be found here! Personally visiting over 20, mostly family owned and operated nurseries in the northeast every year, GreenScapes hand-selects all of its plant material for our unparalleled and exceptional inventory found in the Mohawk Valley. GreenScapes’ friendly and knowledgeable staff, both trained and skilled in their fields, will help you find the right plant material for your site and provide valuable information for maintaining your all ready existing landscaping. Along with all of our plant and landscaping materials, we also offer private and commercial landscape designs, plant installations, and maintenance of landscaping projects that our company has installed. Lawn installations with sod or hydroseed are also available.

After more than three decades of expansion, GreenScapes’ stock has blossomed to include northern-grown trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, fruit trees, and specialty plants. From plants to bark mulches, landscaping stone to soils and fertilizers, all your planting and landscaping needs can be found here! Personally visiting over 20, mostly family owned and operated nurseries in the northeast every year, GreenScapes hand-selects all of its plant material for our unparalleled and exceptional inventory found in the Mohawk Valley. GreenScapes’ friendly and knowledgeable staff, both trained and skilled in their fields, will help you find the right plant material for your site and provide valuable information for maintaining your all ready existing landscaping. Along with all of our plant and landscaping materials, we also offer private and commercial landscape designs, plant installations, and maintenance of landscaping projects that our company has installed. Lawn installations with sod or hydroseed are also available.


D & L Property Maintenance
5.00(
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D & L Property Maintenance
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

H&L Custom Services
No reviews
H&L Custom Services
No reviews
3 years of experience

H&L Custom Services is a new business in the Mohawk valley. We will do all your lawn care needs like weedwacking , mowing, shrub trimming, raking leaves, and doing mulch beds! We come with a great attitude and high quality work. My business partner and I have been in this line of work for two years but finally started the business.

H&L Custom Services is a new business in the Mohawk valley. We will do all your lawn care needs like weedwacking , mowing, shrub trimming, raking leaves, and doing mulch beds! We come with a great attitude and high quality work. My business partner and I have been in this line of work for two years but finally started the business.


Zalewski Tree Service
63 Sunnyside Dr
5.00(
2
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Zalewski Tree Service
63 Sunnyside Dr
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Zalewski Tree Service is a local company that prioritizes positive customer relations, safety, and communication. We perform all work in a safe, professional manner. Estimates and consultation is free. We perform top quality work at a competitive price. We always do a very thorough cleanup and strive to make our customers happy. We are a member of the International Society of Arboriculture

"Zalewski Tree Service was professional and had an extremely wonderful work ethic in every way possible. This was my first time using Angie's List to find a service professional and I'm so happy I did. I will definitely use Zalewski with any future tree/bush removal needs. Punctual, quick to provide estimate and service and overall great quality of work!"

Kate B on September 2018

Zalewski Tree Service is a local company that prioritizes positive customer relations, safety, and communication. We perform all work in a safe, professional manner. Estimates and consultation is free. We perform top quality work at a competitive price. We always do a very thorough cleanup and strive to make our customers happy. We are a member of the International Society of Arboriculture

"Zalewski Tree Service was professional and had an extremely wonderful work ethic in every way possible. This was my first time using Angie's List to find a service professional and I'm so happy I did. I will definitely use Zalewski with any future tree/bush removal needs. Punctual, quick to provide estimate and service and overall great quality of work!"

Kate B on September 2018

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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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