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Leave it to Beaves, LLC

8206 Waterford Road
5.00(
8
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Leave it to Beaves, LLC

8206 Waterford Road
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

At Leave it to Beaves, LLC , 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!

"From the original estimate to the final payment everything about this job was great. I highly recommend him to anyone needing stump grinding"

Tim T on May 2023

At Leave it to Beaves, LLC , 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!

"From the original estimate to the final payment everything about this job was great. I highly recommend him to anyone needing stump grinding"

Tim T on May 2023


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Pro Tree Services

5318 Brookwood Road
5.00(
7
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Pro Tree Services

5318 Brookwood Road
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
153 local quotes requested

Whether it's maintaining the health of your favorite tree, clearing space for new growth, or ensuring safety after a storm, PRO TREE SERVICES is here to help. With our commitment to quality and customer care, you can trust us to handle your tree care needs efficiently and expertly.

"I had three estimates and these guys came in with the best fair price. They cut down a half dead 65 year old oak tree around power lines and my house with precision. The ground crew kept the wood rolling into the shredder until it was cleaned up. In the end they had everything removed even down to the last twig. Racked up and all. Great bunch of guys I would recommend them anytime."

Rick K on April 2025

Whether it's maintaining the health of your favorite tree, clearing space for new growth, or ensuring safety after a storm, PRO TREE SERVICES is here to help. With our commitment to quality and customer care, you can trust us to handle your tree care needs efficiently and expertly.

"I had three estimates and these guys came in with the best fair price. They cut down a half dead 65 year old oak tree around power lines and my house with precision. The ground crew kept the wood rolling into the shredder until it was cleaned up. In the end they had everything removed even down to the last twig. Racked up and all. Great bunch of guys I would recommend them anytime."

Rick K on April 2025


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Lolo Tree Services

123 Main St.
4.33(
6
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Lolo Tree Services

123 Main St.
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
215 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Tree services and Housecleaning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Great very efficient and easy to work with."

Maura E on July 2025

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Tree services and Housecleaning services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Great very efficient and easy to work with."

Maura E on July 2025


Monster Tree Service of North Anne Arundel County

4 Horn Point Ct
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Monster Tree Service of North Anne Arundel County

4 Horn Point Ct
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Monster Tree Service of North Anne Arundel County 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.

Monster Tree Service of North Anne Arundel County 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.


Richard's Tree Care

1046 E College Pkwy
4.78(
32
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Richard's Tree Care

1046 E College Pkwy
4.78(
32
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

Yes, we admit it. We’re tree huggers. Given the amount of attention normally paid to our leafy friends, it’s a wonder some don’t have an inferiority complex. We’ve been giving the trees and shrubs of Ann Arundel County and surrounding areas a lot of TLC for nearly 30 years. We know what they need to thrive and show off their natural beauty. Richard’s Tree Care has three full crews and three estimators. So we’re easily able to keep up with the demand for our services. Check out some of the information and tips on our website and then call us to talk about your trees.

"We had a leaning tree in danger of hitting our deck. They came out quickly, and took it down without a hitch."

Cathy H on March 2018

Yes, we admit it. We’re tree huggers. Given the amount of attention normally paid to our leafy friends, it’s a wonder some don’t have an inferiority complex. We’ve been giving the trees and shrubs of Ann Arundel County and surrounding areas a lot of TLC for nearly 30 years. We know what they need to thrive and show off their natural beauty. Richard’s Tree Care has three full crews and three estimators. So we’re easily able to keep up with the demand for our services. Check out some of the information and tips on our website and then call us to talk about your trees.

"We had a leaning tree in danger of hitting our deck. They came out quickly, and took it down without a hitch."

Cathy H on March 2018


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Beautiful Country Tree Services, Inc.

5300 Riggs Road Unit G
4.76(
29
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Beautiful Country Tree Services, Inc.

5300 Riggs Road Unit G
4.76(
29
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
568 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Beautiful Country Tree Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Gaithersburg and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you! Website: https://www.beautifulcountryllc.com/

"Job done right a quick."

John H on October 2025

Beautiful Country Tree Services, Inc. is your industry expert in Gaithersburg and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you! Website: https://www.beautifulcountryllc.com/

"Job done right a quick."

John H on October 2025


"Fredy and his crew are always great! I have been working with him since 2002."

Brian Sands s on April 2025

KB TREE & Landscaping services is Licensed & Insured Offers Professional Tree & Landscaping Service . We are a Family Operated Business Located In Annapolis, MD Job done right . LTE# 2714

"Fredy and his crew are always great! I have been working with him since 2002."

Brian Sands s on April 2025


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Hernadez Landscaping

505 Milford Mill Rd
5.00(
6
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Hernadez Landscaping

505 Milford Mill Rd
5.00(
6
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Job done quickly and efficiently."

Sara H on August 2025

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!

"Job done quickly and efficiently."

Sara H on August 2025


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Milton's Tree Care MD

4.78(
46
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Milton's Tree Care MD

4.78(
46
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
154 local quotes requested

At Milton’s Tree Care Services, we provide expert tree care to keep your property safe, beautiful, and thriving. Our certified arborists specialize in tree trimming, pruning, removal, and stump grinding for both residential and commercial properties. Whether you need to remove hazardous branches, improve the health and appearance of your trees, or clear away a damaged or fallen tree, our team delivers safe, efficient, and affordable results. Serving Upper Marlboro, MD, and the greater Washington, D.C. area, Milton’s Tree Care Service is committed to quality workmanship and outstanding customer service on every job. Contact us today for professional tree removal, trimming, and stump removal services you can trust.

"I used Milton's to remove a tree from my backyard and grind the stump. The crew arrived on time, was careful doing their work, and cleaned up afterward. I thought the price was very far and the service was excellent. I highly recommend Milton's."

Tom D on October 2025

At Milton’s Tree Care Services, we provide expert tree care to keep your property safe, beautiful, and thriving. Our certified arborists specialize in tree trimming, pruning, removal, and stump grinding for both residential and commercial properties. Whether you need to remove hazardous branches, improve the health and appearance of your trees, or clear away a damaged or fallen tree, our team delivers safe, efficient, and affordable results. Serving Upper Marlboro, MD, and the greater Washington, D.C. area, Milton’s Tree Care Service is committed to quality workmanship and outstanding customer service on every job. Contact us today for professional tree removal, trimming, and stump removal services you can trust.

"I used Milton's to remove a tree from my backyard and grind the stump. The crew arrived on time, was careful doing their work, and cleaned up afterward. I thought the price was very far and the service was excellent. I highly recommend Milton's."

Tom D on October 2025


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ALVAREZ COMMUNITY TREE

210 E 11TH AVE
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ALVAREZ COMMUNITY TREE

210 E 11TH AVE
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Free onsite estimate

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.

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.

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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Essex, MD

The time it takes to grind a stump depends on its size and the type of wood. Small, softwood stumps take only 15 minutes to remove, while large, hardwood stumps can take several hours. Before the project begins, ask your stump grinding pro for an estimate so you can plan accordingly.

There are several alternative methods to stump removal, including winching it with mechanical equipment, cutting it with a chainsaw, grubbing out the stump and roots, initiating a burn with the required permits, activating natural rotting processes, and applying chemical treatments to expedite decay. Each method offers its own advantages and safety requirements, so it is important to select the option that best suits your project and complies with local regulations.

The cost of tree removal typically doesn't include stump grinding. Removing a stump requires different equipment and skills than cutting down a tree. If you want both services, your contractor will often charge extra for grinding the stump. However, bundling tree removal and stump grinding can sometimes save you money, so it's worth asking about package deals.

Pest issues in a tree stump do not slow down the grinding process. The decay accelerated by pests can make grinding more efficient. However, if an infestation is present, it is important to arrange for pest control afterward to safeguard the health of your garden. Ensuring thorough pest management after stone removal supports long-term yard stability and prevents further damage.

The Essex, MD homeowners’ guide to tree stump removals

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.