We are a locally owned and operated company with over 5 years of experience. We value honesty, integrity and will treat your property with respect and care. We offer tree stump removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. 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!
"Calls right away and will schedule the job fast."
Shannon O on May 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with over 5 years of experience. We value honesty, integrity and will treat your property with respect and care. We offer tree stump removal services that are customizable to the needs of the home or business owner. 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!
"Calls right away and will schedule the job fast."
Shannon O on May 2025
With over 10 years of experience in the tree service industry, ER Tree Serviceis your industry leader from Albany, Troy and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust we will treat your project as we would treat our own. Our satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"New company did not have equipment needed for job"
Lisa M on November 2023
With over 10 years of experience in the tree service industry, ER Tree Serviceis your industry leader from Albany, Troy and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. As a family owned and operated business, you can trust we will treat your project as we would treat our own. Our satisfaction guarantee will assure you that we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"New company did not have equipment needed for job"
Lisa M on November 2023
Steven Fessenden 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. Please give us a call today!
"Steve was phenomenal to work with. He was always on time and was upfront about everything. He went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I were happy with his work. I will be hiring Steve again in the spring."
David C on October 2024
Steven Fessenden 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. Please give us a call today!
"Steve was phenomenal to work with. He was always on time and was upfront about everything. He went above and beyond to make sure my wife and I were happy with his work. I will be hiring Steve again in the spring."
David C on October 2024
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
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
Madison local, well respected by the local community. Local owned and operated. AFH Earthworks is a leading provider of comprehensive earthmoving, demolition, gravel, and land clearing services. With a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, they specialize in both residential and commercial projects, offering tailored solutions for each client's needs. Their expert team utilizes advanced machinery to handle large-scale demolition projects, clear overgrown or undeveloped land, and supply high-quality gravel for construction and landscaping purposes. Committed to safety and environmental responsibility, AFH Earthworks ensures every job is completed on time and to the highest standards, helping clients prepare their sites for new developments or infrastructure projects.
Madison local, well respected by the local community. Local owned and operated. AFH Earthworks is a leading provider of comprehensive earthmoving, demolition, gravel, and land clearing services. With a strong reputation for quality and efficiency, they specialize in both residential and commercial projects, offering tailored solutions for each client's needs. Their expert team utilizes advanced machinery to handle large-scale demolition projects, clear overgrown or undeveloped land, and supply high-quality gravel for construction and landscaping purposes. Committed to safety and environmental responsibility, AFH Earthworks ensures every job is completed on time and to the highest standards, helping clients prepare their sites for new developments or infrastructure projects.
At Smith Family Tree Service our priorities are customer service and quality work. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients. Call us for an estimate. We look forward to working with you!
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Christopher S on March 2024
At Smith Family Tree Service our priorities are customer service and quality work. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with our clients. Call us for an estimate. We look forward to working with you!
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Christopher S on March 2024
Our services hit on all aspects of landscaping for both residential and commercial. Patios,retaining walls, walkways, plantings, specialty services, maintenance and snow removal. . Give us a call to see what we can do for you.
"Petes crew also does plowing and snow removal in the winter months . They have done an amazing job on my driveway plowing for 3 years . They work all year and have cut my lawn and delivered top soil to my home at reasonable prices THANKS PROPERTIES BY PETE â ¦."
Roy C on November 2023
Our services hit on all aspects of landscaping for both residential and commercial. Patios,retaining walls, walkways, plantings, specialty services, maintenance and snow removal. . Give us a call to see what we can do for you.
"Petes crew also does plowing and snow removal in the winter months . They have done an amazing job on my driveway plowing for 3 years . They work all year and have cut my lawn and delivered top soil to my home at reasonable prices THANKS PROPERTIES BY PETE â ¦."
Roy C on November 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the customers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project perfect for you. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we offer free estimates from Joey Parrott to come right to your property to give you a fair price, we will take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. McClure's Tree Service is your local tree professional with over 20 years of experience, an offers you a 24 hour emergency service. We look forward to hearing from you, and as always thank you for supporting your small local business.
"A large tree fall across my driveway and on top of my car in a snowstorm. The owner came out to give me an estimate on tree removal the same day that I called, and the crew was there first thing the next morning. They were very quick and very professional. When my auto insurance company refused to cover the cost of the tree removal, the owner went to bat for me and got them to cover it. I highly recommend this tree service!"
Susan W on March 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the customers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project perfect for you. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we offer free estimates from Joey Parrott to come right to your property to give you a fair price, we will take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. McClure's Tree Service is your local tree professional with over 20 years of experience, an offers you a 24 hour emergency service. We look forward to hearing from you, and as always thank you for supporting your small local business.
"A large tree fall across my driveway and on top of my car in a snowstorm. The owner came out to give me an estimate on tree removal the same day that I called, and the crew was there first thing the next morning. They were very quick and very professional. When my auto insurance company refused to cover the cost of the tree removal, the owner went to bat for me and got them to cover it. I highly recommend this tree service!"
Susan W on March 2023
Tree removal service offering tree pruning, tree removal, crane services, bucket truck services, climbing, tree growth and specializing in ash borer and rust disease management. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Kimball and Sons were abundantly professional. Mike was responsive in his communications and flexible when I requested additional trees be taken down. The team that removed the trees were pros! They were able to take down dozens of large trees surrounding our house. I was impressed with the care they took of our property while they were here. I would certainly recommend Kimball and Sons to anyone looking to have trees removed."
Eric R on February 2025
Tree removal service offering tree pruning, tree removal, crane services, bucket truck services, climbing, tree growth and specializing in ash borer and rust disease management. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering exceptional service, great quality work, and professionalism on every job. Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!
"Kimball and Sons were abundantly professional. Mike was responsive in his communications and flexible when I requested additional trees be taken down. The team that removed the trees were pros! They were able to take down dozens of large trees surrounding our house. I was impressed with the care they took of our property while they were here. I would certainly recommend Kimball and Sons to anyone looking to have trees removed."
Eric R on February 2025
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!
"Taylor came when he said he would. He was prompt, professional, and personable. He went right to the work, taking down a large Beech tree close to the house. Taylor was happy to answer my many questions about the process, and while I watched I noticed his safety first work ethic. When a few weeks later I called him to clean up some storm-damaged trees, he fit me into his schedule without a lot of waiting. And when that day came with pouring rain I expected to be rescheduled. But no, he came anyway in full raingear and took care of all that I asked in a matter of a couple of hours. I live on 5 heavily wooded acres and Taylor is my new go-to tree man!"
Celia R on April 2025
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!
"Taylor came when he said he would. He was prompt, professional, and personable. He went right to the work, taking down a large Beech tree close to the house. Taylor was happy to answer my many questions about the process, and while I watched I noticed his safety first work ethic. When a few weeks later I called him to clean up some storm-damaged trees, he fit me into his schedule without a lot of waiting. And when that day came with pouring rain I expected to be rescheduled. But no, he came anyway in full raingear and took care of all that I asked in a matter of a couple of hours. I live on 5 heavily wooded acres and Taylor is my new go-to tree man!"
Celia R on April 2025
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.