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Avatar for The Beavers S&N Landscaping Tree Services, Inc.
The Beavers S&N Landscaping Tree Services, Inc.
36 Westland St
4.80(
40
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The Beavers S&N Landscaping Tree Services, Inc.
36 Westland St
4.80(
40
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Here at company , we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Efrain is a one man stump grinding pro! He handled four stumps in a handful of hours all for a very reasonable price and he had a great attitude. He’s a pleasure to work with, hard and quick working, and I’d recommend him to anyone needing any of the services The Beavers offers"

Alex B on April 2025

Here at company , we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Efrain is a one man stump grinding pro! He handled four stumps in a handful of hours all for a very reasonable price and he had a great attitude. He’s a pleasure to work with, hard and quick working, and I’d recommend him to anyone needing any of the services The Beavers offers"

Alex B on April 2025


H A Richard & Sons
85 Pond St
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H A Richard & Sons
85 Pond St
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to H A RIchard & Sons! With over 25 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help!

Welcome to H A RIchard & Sons! With over 25 years of experience, we take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail, while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help!


Stump grinding, stump removal and clean up.

"On time, pleasant and did a great job. Yesterday was an extremely windy day and he took out 10 stumps."

Don L on November 2024


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Kucharski Tree Care
Mont Vernon Road
4.87(
88
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Kucharski Tree Care
Mont Vernon Road
4.87(
88
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

We are a family-owned and operated company, with over 30 years of experience. We value honesty and integrity, and treat our clients' property with respect and care. Our ISA Certified Arborists offer tree trimming and removal; planting and transplanting; support cabling and rod bracing; and stump grinding services that are customizable to the needs of our residential and commercial clients. As a TCIA accredited company, we pride ourselves on quality service, as well as our commitment to outstanding results- such as our work pruning the trees at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during an invitational project at Arlington National Cemetery. We are fully insured and give free estimates. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"they were excellent"

Mo D on May 2024

We are a family-owned and operated company, with over 30 years of experience. We value honesty and integrity, and treat our clients' property with respect and care. Our ISA Certified Arborists offer tree trimming and removal; planting and transplanting; support cabling and rod bracing; and stump grinding services that are customizable to the needs of our residential and commercial clients. As a TCIA accredited company, we pride ourselves on quality service, as well as our commitment to outstanding results- such as our work pruning the trees at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during an invitational project at Arlington National Cemetery. We are fully insured and give free estimates. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"they were excellent"

Mo D on May 2024


Northeast Forest Services
144 County Farm Cross Road
5.00(
15
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Approved Pro
Northeast Forest Services
144 County Farm Cross Road
5.00(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

An insured tree service company that serves seacoast NH and Maine based in Dover, NH. Services include: Tree removal, Tree trimming, Stumpgrinding

"Matt was awesome to work with. Not only is he knowledgeable and competent, he is also a great person! It was a real pleasure doing business with Matt. We are absolutely thrilled with the work he did for us, removing some older diseased and dying shrubs and trees, and planting new healthy trees. Our yard looks amazing. We are THRILLED with the outcome. I highly recommend Northeast Forest Service and I have given Matt's name to many of my neighbors. Thank you, Matt!"

Jo T on June 2024

An insured tree service company that serves seacoast NH and Maine based in Dover, NH. Services include: Tree removal, Tree trimming, Stumpgrinding

"Matt was awesome to work with. Not only is he knowledgeable and competent, he is also a great person! It was a real pleasure doing business with Matt. We are absolutely thrilled with the work he did for us, removing some older diseased and dying shrubs and trees, and planting new healthy trees. Our yard looks amazing. We are THRILLED with the outcome. I highly recommend Northeast Forest Service and I have given Matt's name to many of my neighbors. Thank you, Matt!"

Jo T on June 2024


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The Site Guy
10 Edgerly Garrison Rd
5.00(
6
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The Site Guy
10 Edgerly Garrison Rd
5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At THE SITE GUY 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! Weekends by appointment only.

"Mike removed old warped wood hand railing and built new railing on 125’ pier."

Les H on January 2025

At THE SITE GUY 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! Weekends by appointment only.

"Mike removed old warped wood hand railing and built new railing on 125’ pier."

Les H on January 2025


K J A S Tree Services
5.00(
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K J A S Tree Services
5.00(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1028 local quotes requested

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent service.. clean work and good to use them again in the future !"

Dina & Erick P on April 2025

As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Excellent service.. clean work and good to use them again in the future !"

Dina & Erick P on April 2025


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Limb & Log, LLC
Located In:
5.00(
8
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Limb & Log, LLC
Located In:
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

A family owned and operated business providing reliable services to local communities. We are focused on (but not limited to!) tree trimming and removal, transportation/hauling, landscaping, hardscaping, and material deliveries. Feel free to contact us for odd jobs, chances are we can help! Feel free to run any job you may have by us and we’ll let you know how we can help!

"Limb and Log removed two trees for me, and for less than half of what other companies quoted. While they are a small team without some equipment that bigger companies have, they are highly capable and hard working. I will be hiring again if I need more work done."

Dominic G on November 2024

A family owned and operated business providing reliable services to local communities. We are focused on (but not limited to!) tree trimming and removal, transportation/hauling, landscaping, hardscaping, and material deliveries. Feel free to contact us for odd jobs, chances are we can help! Feel free to run any job you may have by us and we’ll let you know how we can help!

"Limb and Log removed two trees for me, and for less than half of what other companies quoted. While they are a small team without some equipment that bigger companies have, they are highly capable and hard working. I will be hiring again if I need more work done."

Dominic G on November 2024


Avatar for MAKE A DIFFERENCE LANDSCAPING
MAKE A DIFFERENCE LANDSCAPING
459 Calef Highway
4.48(
23
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE LANDSCAPING
459 Calef Highway
4.48(
23
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
164 local quotes requested
22 years of experience

Make a Difference Landscaping services knows that you want to enjoy your lawn... not tend to it. We offer Landscaping, Irrigation, Materials, Lighting, Property Maintenance. That's why we make it easy for you with dependable, reliable and dedicated service. The biggest investment you'll most likely make in your lifetime is your home. Most Real Estate professionals will tell you that it's the "curb-appeal" that helps to make or break the value of your home. And "curb-appeal" means landscaping. Not only do we help individual homeowners improve their curb appeal but we also service commercial properties and homeowners associations. Please give us a call at 603-866-6993 or by email for any questions or quotes! info@makeadifferencelandscaping.com office@makeadifferencelandscaping.com

"Ian and his crew worked diligently to install a new retaining wall and walkway for my front yard. They worked through the torrential downpouring and cold weather to get it all completed before I got back from a business trip (I knew it was raining due to my view from my ring doorbell). Needless to say, everything turned out better than I could have asked for. I definitely would use The Difference Landscapes again, and I Strongly recommend them to anyone who needs some hardscaping done."

Jacob D on May 2023

Make a Difference Landscaping services knows that you want to enjoy your lawn... not tend to it. We offer Landscaping, Irrigation, Materials, Lighting, Property Maintenance. That's why we make it easy for you with dependable, reliable and dedicated service. The biggest investment you'll most likely make in your lifetime is your home. Most Real Estate professionals will tell you that it's the "curb-appeal" that helps to make or break the value of your home. And "curb-appeal" means landscaping. Not only do we help individual homeowners improve their curb appeal but we also service commercial properties and homeowners associations. Please give us a call at 603-866-6993 or by email for any questions or quotes! info@makeadifferencelandscaping.com office@makeadifferencelandscaping.com

"Ian and his crew worked diligently to install a new retaining wall and walkway for my front yard. They worked through the torrential downpouring and cold weather to get it all completed before I got back from a business trip (I knew it was raining due to my view from my ring doorbell). Needless to say, everything turned out better than I could have asked for. I definitely would use The Difference Landscapes again, and I Strongly recommend them to anyone who needs some hardscaping done."

Jacob D on May 2023


Greenlee housecleaning
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Greenlee housecleaning
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Emergency services offered

I clean very well I clean bathrooms and kitchen and any room and any mess I can do it.

I clean very well I clean bathrooms and kitchen and any room and any mess I can do it.

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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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