Top-rated tree stump removers.

Get matched with top tree stump removers in your area

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros

Matching on HomeAdvisor

Share some details icon
Share some details about your home project.
Match with local pros icon
Within moments, match with highly-rated local pros.
Compare quotes icon
Compare quotes and choose the best pro for the job.

Tree stump removers in Watertown

Avatar for KOENIGS EXCAVATING
KOENIGS EXCAVATING
N6730 Taft Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
KOENIGS EXCAVATING
N6730 Taft Rd
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner.

"Chase excelled in customer service. The job couldâ ve been done by anyone with the right equipment. What made the difference was his responsiveness to my questions and ability to explain things in an easy way. He came in on budget and called in extra resources to finish in a timely manner. Would hire againâ"

Linda S on September 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner.

"Chase excelled in customer service. The job couldâ ve been done by anyone with the right equipment. What made the difference was his responsiveness to my questions and ability to explain things in an easy way. He came in on budget and called in extra resources to finish in a timely manner. Would hire againâ"

Linda S on September 2024


Skid steer work or general Contracting

"He's great! I'd recommend him over and over again!"

Tim M on July 2021


Avatar for ANGRY BEAVER STUMP REMOVAL LLC
ANGRY BEAVER STUMP REMOVAL LLC
N 8193 COUNTY ROAD W
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
ANGRY BEAVER STUMP REMOVAL LLC
N 8193 COUNTY ROAD W
5.00(
5
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 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! No cash? No problem as we accept credit card, debit card, ApplePay, GooglePay, and SamsungPay.

"Mike was great and easy to work with. He came out and gave us an estimate within 24 hours and was able to do the project within a few days. We are very satisfied with the work. We had 9 tree stumps that needed grinding including a very huge willow tree with massive roots."

Jackie Z on June 2024

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! No cash? No problem as we accept credit card, debit card, ApplePay, GooglePay, and SamsungPay.

"Mike was great and easy to work with. He came out and gave us an estimate within 24 hours and was able to do the project within a few days. We are very satisfied with the work. We had 9 tree stumps that needed grinding including a very huge willow tree with massive roots."

Jackie Z on June 2024


Avatar for Treewerx
Treewerx
810 Bluebird Pass
4.96(
76
)
Approved Pro
Treewerx
810 Bluebird Pass
4.96(
76
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 local quotes requested

Treewerx is the premier company for your tree service needs. Our attention to detail and prompt customer service will ensure that we leave the property in better condition than when we arrived. Our specialized equipment allows us to reach the large, inaccessible trees with zero impact to your property. To work with a company that guarantees your satisfaction, contact Treewerx today!

"Professional, knowledgeable, and affordable. Gave us lots of useful information about our trees, and did not try to upsell us."

Ben L on September 2024

Treewerx is the premier company for your tree service needs. Our attention to detail and prompt customer service will ensure that we leave the property in better condition than when we arrived. Our specialized equipment allows us to reach the large, inaccessible trees with zero impact to your property. To work with a company that guarantees your satisfaction, contact Treewerx today!

"Professional, knowledgeable, and affordable. Gave us lots of useful information about our trees, and did not try to upsell us."

Ben L on September 2024


Avatar for Acme Stump Removal
Acme Stump Removal
8396 North Street
5.00(
18
)
Approved Pro
Acme Stump Removal
8396 North Street
5.00(
18
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 local quotes requested

We are 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

"Dave did a great job removing the stumps in our yard! Would recommend Acme for your stump removal needs."

Nick H on March 2025

We are 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

"Dave did a great job removing the stumps in our yard! Would recommend Acme for your stump removal needs."

Nick H on March 2025


Avatar for TNT Lawncare & Landscape, LLC
TNT Lawncare & Landscape, LLC
1230 N 4th St
4.86(
37
)
Approved Pro
TNT Lawncare & Landscape, LLC
1230 N 4th St
4.86(
37
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

With over 25 years of experience, TNT Lawn Care Landscape and Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer expert stump grinding, landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal services that are customizable to the needs of the homeowner or business. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Call us for all your property services!

"Trent and his team were responsive, showed up on time and completed the tree trimming project with expertise. I will definitely hire them again as needed."

Carolyn H on October 2024

With over 25 years of experience, TNT Lawn Care Landscape and Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your property with respect and care. We offer expert stump grinding, landscaping, lawn care, and snow removal services that are customizable to the needs of the homeowner or business. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction! Call us for all your property services!

"Trent and his team were responsive, showed up on time and completed the tree trimming project with expertise. I will definitely hire them again as needed."

Carolyn H on October 2024


Avatar for Tree & Snow Removal Services
Tree & Snow Removal Services
W136n8722 Esquire Rd
4.85(
20
)
Approved Pro
Tree & Snow Removal Services
W136n8722 Esquire Rd
4.85(
20
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
668 local quotes requested

We offer FREE estimates and service Residential and Commercial properties. Our services include Tree Trimming, Pruning, Takedown & Removal - Stump Grinding - Bush & Shrub Pruning - Lot Cleaning - Storm Emergency - we work hard to exceed your expectations and ensure your complete customer satisfaction. We are dedicated to serving our customers' needs by offering the best quality service at affordable prices. Tree Maintenance is normally overlooked today by home owners. A dying or dead tree can cause considerable damage and even present a threat to life in the event of a Ice storm. Homeowners should always remove dangerous trees before they cause damage. Please visit us at www.treeandsnowremovalservices.com for more information about all our services.

"It was absolutely unbelievable how quickly the job was done. I have never seen such a professional crew. They all worked so well together. Great customer service. Neighbors were impressed with the job the Tree & Snow Removal Service they asked me to send them to their home for an estimate once done with my property. Also, did a great Job cleaning up. I am very pleased. They completed in a day what I was told would take weeks to finish."

Catherine B on June 2023

We offer FREE estimates and service Residential and Commercial properties. Our services include Tree Trimming, Pruning, Takedown & Removal - Stump Grinding - Bush & Shrub Pruning - Lot Cleaning - Storm Emergency - we work hard to exceed your expectations and ensure your complete customer satisfaction. We are dedicated to serving our customers' needs by offering the best quality service at affordable prices. Tree Maintenance is normally overlooked today by home owners. A dying or dead tree can cause considerable damage and even present a threat to life in the event of a Ice storm. Homeowners should always remove dangerous trees before they cause damage. Please visit us at www.treeandsnowremovalservices.com for more information about all our services.

"It was absolutely unbelievable how quickly the job was done. I have never seen such a professional crew. They all worked so well together. Great customer service. Neighbors were impressed with the job the Tree & Snow Removal Service they asked me to send them to their home for an estimate once done with my property. Also, did a great Job cleaning up. I am very pleased. They completed in a day what I was told would take weeks to finish."

Catherine B on June 2023


Avatar for Angel Group LLC
Angel Group LLC
3641 South 35 St
4.81(
94
)
Approved Pro
Angel Group LLC
3641 South 35 St
4.81(
94
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
359 local quotes requested

Tree service/pruning/emergency service/lawn and yard work/landscaping and snow removal ♻️ Trust and efficiency in projects will always be important. We want to provide you with an experience of punctuality, quality and safety at work so that your projects become a reality; We have the necessary equipment and experience to make it happen, we are covered with the policies for this job, the estimates are free and the costs are reasonable for a high level job.

"It went so well. They were here so quickly and got the job done quick and snappy. Everyone was respectful and went the extra mile!!!"

Cynthia K on September 2024

Tree service/pruning/emergency service/lawn and yard work/landscaping and snow removal ♻️ Trust and efficiency in projects will always be important. We want to provide you with an experience of punctuality, quality and safety at work so that your projects become a reality; We have the necessary equipment and experience to make it happen, we are covered with the policies for this job, the estimates are free and the costs are reasonable for a high level job.

"It went so well. They were here so quickly and got the job done quick and snappy. Everyone was respectful and went the extra mile!!!"

Cynthia K on September 2024


Avatar for Chilo Tree Services
Chilo Tree Services
Bluff Street
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Chilo Tree Services
Bluff Street
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
193 local quotes requested

Looking for top-notch service? Look no further than Chilo Tree Services. Contact us today for all your tree service needs! https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLjWQ6j9/ CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE REVIEWS!!!

"They responded quickly and professionally. After stopping by to give an estimate, they were able to schedule us and perform the job professionally. They were polite, efficient, and cleaned up after themselves very well. We have no complaints, and will most likely be contacting them again this fall to do some trimming."

Matthew O on April 2024

Looking for top-notch service? Look no further than Chilo Tree Services. Contact us today for all your tree service needs! https://www.facebook.com/share/1ADLjWQ6j9/ CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE REVIEWS!!!

"They responded quickly and professionally. After stopping by to give an estimate, they were able to schedule us and perform the job professionally. They were polite, efficient, and cleaned up after themselves very well. We have no complaints, and will most likely be contacting them again this fall to do some trimming."

Matthew O on April 2024


Risen Lawn Care
11 N Western Ave
1.20(
5
)
Risen Lawn Care
11 N Western Ave
1.20(
5
)
10 years of experience

Risen Lawn Care is a Christian based and family owned business. We’re proud to serve our local area which includes Cambridge, WI, Deerfield, WI, Cottage Grove, WI, Marshall, WI, Fort Atkinson, WI, Sun Prairie, WI, Lake Mills, WI and beyond. Our owner Patrick Flanigan is a passionate professional who enjoys taking his time to make certain each of our customers unique and individual needs are fulfilled. We are committed to providing quality care through professional workmanship, customer service, and professional appearance. We use professional grade equipment and products to ensure a beautiful finish to your lawn. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction and providing a professional service at a reasonable rate. We guarantee our work and your satisfaction. Thank you for choosing Risen Lawn Care and we look forward to serving you.

"DO NOT use this company. Paid up front and they never showed up to finish The job. Horrible experience."

Darren M on December 2024

Risen Lawn Care is a Christian based and family owned business. We’re proud to serve our local area which includes Cambridge, WI, Deerfield, WI, Cottage Grove, WI, Marshall, WI, Fort Atkinson, WI, Sun Prairie, WI, Lake Mills, WI and beyond. Our owner Patrick Flanigan is a passionate professional who enjoys taking his time to make certain each of our customers unique and individual needs are fulfilled. We are committed to providing quality care through professional workmanship, customer service, and professional appearance. We use professional grade equipment and products to ensure a beautiful finish to your lawn. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction and providing a professional service at a reasonable rate. We guarantee our work and your satisfaction. Thank you for choosing Risen Lawn Care and we look forward to serving you.

"DO NOT use this company. Paid up front and they never showed up to finish The job. Horrible experience."

Darren M on December 2024

...
Showing 1-10 of 158

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.

The homeowners guide to tree stump removals
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Adding wood chips around a tree
Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
Clean up your yard with this guide that helps you budget for stump grinder rental costs based on factors such as rental duration, brand, and more.
tree stump being removed with a stump grinder
Apr 3, 2025
Apr 3, 2025
Estimate how much tree stump removal costs depending on stump removal method, accessibility, location considerations, and rates based on size.
Arborist cutting a tree branch
Mar 28, 2025
Mar 28, 2025
Gain insight into arborist cost considerations for services like deep root aeration, stump removal, planting, pest control, and other comprehensive tree care.
stump_grinder_grinding_tree_stump_in_yard
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Learn how much stump grinding costs based on factors including the stump type, quantity, terrain, permits, and landscaping fees.
trimming shrubs in the yard of a home
Mar 26, 2025
Mar 26, 2025
Clean up your yard and budget for bush removal costs based on factors like size, location, type of plant, labor, project complexity, and more.
Person cutting a tree down
Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025
Cutting down a tree can range between $200 and $2,000, with the height of the tree being the most important cost factor. Read about all the price variables here.
Share project details to get started.