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Sams Tree Service, LLC
4.8(
91
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sam and his grew were prompt and professional. Our tree was in between our home and our neighbors. Because of this and wire’s, a tree climber needed to take the tree down. It was amazing to watch this person climb cutting huge limbs on his way up with the grew on the ground work with him with ropes. The stump was removed and the area was cleared of debris created by the tree being removed. This job took about 1 1/2 hours, which was amazing. We highly recommend Sam’s Trees and would use them again. Oh, and the price was super reasonable!"
Bucket Truck Work
Removing branches to get put into the chipper!
Brett cutting a tree to be removed!
Finished cutting down a pine tree!
Starting up the chipper!

+9

Response time1 day
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by52%of homeowners
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Capital Pro Tree Removal
4.9(
26
)
Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Brandon the owner was a pleasure to work with. I had him trim 3 large oak trees and remove 5 or 6 smaller trees. He also did the stump grinding. It was all done in a morning. They cleaned up everything, and you couldn't even tell they had been here by 1 PM."
ALBANY: AFTER
ALBANY: BEFORE
ALBANY: CHIPPING
Before
After

+2

Response time2 days
114 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by3%of homeowners
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Behind The Grind
5.0(
56
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Mike from Behind the Grind was excellent. I had a small stump in the front of my yard that we needed to grind. He was prompt, friendly, professional, and gave a fair price. I would highly recommend!"
Logo
Logo
grinder
on the job
before/during

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Spence's Tree Care
4.2(
27
)
Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were referred to Spencer’s Tree Care by our contractor, and we’re very glad we hired them. Jack, the owner, immediately spotted several dead trees on the steep slope behind our house while visiting for another job. His expertise likely prevented a future safety issue before it became a bigger problem. His crew was professional, efficient, and highly skilled. They safely removed the dead trees without needing a crane—a challenging job given the location—and also cleared away a large amount of fallen branches and brush. We highly recommend Spencer’s Tree Care for their knowledge, professionalism, and quality of work."
Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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Mapleview Tree Service
5.0(
3
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Mapleview Tree Service 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.

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Morgan Contracting
4.6(
5
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As I remember, the tree companies I worked with before fed wood into a chipper. This outfit hauled all the wood away with an excavator that dug up my lawn. They raked the dirt back in and seeded it, but I donâ t know if grass will grow there again. The owner was a good guy, but he said the guys who were working for him were new and didnâ t work the way he liked. It was an extra crew he had just hired."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate87%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Capital Flips Property Management
5.0(
1
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Troy, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joshua is a pleasant professional, well mannered young man. Who shows up on time and ready to work. He pays close attention to what is being requested of him and he is very detailed oriented.. This is the 2nd time I have hired Joshua for my outside projects. He does an amazing job. He mowed my lawn front and back while providing clean edges… He trimmed my shrubs, pulled massive weeds and he cleaned it all up by putting everything in lawn bags. He also set the bags out to the curb for city pickup. My property was clean beautiful and free of grass & shrub debris. I would definitely recommend him for your projects. I will be calling him again for fall cleanup/trim and for other odd jobs on the inside as well.. Lastly, but most importantly his prices are reasonable & he does not disappoint!"
Small Front Lawn
High Brush
Brunch Cut
Weed & Mulch
Weed & Mulch

+1

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for tree stump removal projects in Troy, NY

Always transport chainsaws with the engine off and chain brake engaged. Use the protective bar cover provided by the rental company to prevent accidental contact with the cutting chain. Position the chainsaw securely in your vehicle to prevent movement during transit, ideally in a truck bed or trunk rather than the passenger compartment. 

For gas models, ensure the fuel cap is tight and position the saw to minimize potential leakage. Keep the chainsaw away from passengers and other items that could be damaged.

Proper safety equipment is essential when operating any chainsaw. At minimum, you should have eye protection (safety glasses or a face shield), hearing protection (earplugs or earmuffs), cut-resistant gloves, chainsaw chaps or pants, and sturdy boots with good traction. 

Many rental facilities offer basic safety kits alongside chainsaw rentals. If you'll be using chainsaws regularly, investing in quality personal safety gear is advisable. Never operate a chainsaw without appropriate protective equipment, regardless of the job size.

While rental companies will rent chainsaws to beginners, inexperience significantly increases safety risks. If you've never used a chainsaw before, request a demonstration from the rental staff and thoroughly review the operator's manual before starting. Begin with smaller, more manageable cutting tasks to build comfort with the tool's operation. 

For significant cutting jobs, consider either taking a chainsaw safety course first or hiring professionals instead. The learning curve for safe chainsaw operation is steep, and caution is paramount.

If mechanical problems develop during your rental, immediately cease operation and contact the rental company. Most reputable rental businesses will either provide a replacement chainsaw or repair the equipment if the breakdown resulted from normal use rather than misuse. Document the issue with photographs when possible and maintain records of when you reported the problem. 

Having your rental agreement readily available when you call will expedite the resolution process. The rental company should adjust your rental period to account for any downtime.

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