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Stump Buster Tree Service

Tree Service, Landscaping, Lawn and Yard Work

About us

Owner Woodward Harding, personally supervises the careful removal of undesirable trees and stumps, trims up beautiful specimen trees on your property, where stumps are removed and area re-grassed. Creating and enhancing space with a pleasing balance of sun and shade. Here at Stumpbuster, we not only remove stumps. We take care of your many maintenance needs. We make the difference! DBA Hamden Tree Service Aborst # 4404 CT Tree service

Business highlights

39 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Tree & stumps removal, new lawns,Treescaping and yard renovation,bush removal and new garden beds

Services we don't offer

I don't offer lawn care and mowing. I don't offer follow up chemical treatments. I have other professionals that I recommend for lawn maintenance and landscaping and a wide variety of other home services.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.940 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
8%
3
5%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-25 of 40 reviews

Thomas D.
04/2019
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Stump busters under the management of Woody Harding is the best in the business. He is wonderful to work with. He is professional, on time, and does every job to perfection.
Description of Work: Tree and stump removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Benjamin G.
10/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Great. Woody had a better idea of how to restore the yard than I did. He knew how to make the whole thing more manageable (mowable, etc). He really likes to grind stumps and is good at it. He found a way to get his equipment in place to keep the costs down. He worked quickly and cleaned everything up. He will care about how your yard looks long term. Will hire again as needed.
Description of Work: One large stump ground, 8 small to medium hemlocks removed and stumps ground; dead apple tree cut; various weedy areas plowed under and everything grassed; waste removed, including some large pieces of rotting wood

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Penny H.
12/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Great. I highly recommend Stump Busters.
Description of Work: Trees removed, others limbed up, brush cleared. Woody created a park-like setting for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Bri W.
11/2016
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
The owner and his crew are fantastic! I hired them for my mother-in-law who needed a rotten tree chopped down and the stump removed. We ended up deciding to remove another tree/stump to make room for a new fence. Woody gave an honest assessment of our wishes and fair estimate for the services. Then he and his team arrived on time and quickly got all the work done. They cleaned up all the wood/twigs/chips, they put grass seed down where they removed the stumps and now you would never know there were trees there. We will be hiring them again soon to tackle some overgrown arbor vitae. It was a pleasure doing business with this company!
Description of Work: Two trees chopped down and stumps removed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350

Ray D.
11/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very well. Woody used a magnificent invention of his,a power-rake/plow device installed on his pickup truck that made the work go very fast,
Description of Work: part of my yard was undeveloped and needed to be cleared and lawn seeded.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Kristen M.
09/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Woody was referred to us by a mutual friend. We have been trying to clear out some trees in our backyard so we can expand it but we didn't feel comfortable cutting the few trees that were closer to our house. He responded very quickly when we called; he actually came over the same day to give us an estimate. He emailed us the next day with the quote and we accepted it. He offered to do the job within the same week but we opted to have him come the following week. He came and did the job during the day and did not leave a huge mess in our yard. We are planning on cutting the trees up ourselves to keep for firewood. Woody is very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We will definitely use him again in the future if we decide to remove anymore trees.
Description of Work: Cut down 6 trees and trimmed a large tree over our garden.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$525

Ray D.
08/2015
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
StumpBuster's owner, Woody, has invented a fantastic "plow-rake" for removing stone and brush from soil and leaving nice, level ground, ready for cultivating grass. I only wish I had taken BEFORE pictures, as it's hard to appreciate the AFTER pictures without them. This has been a very difficult time for growing grass, very hot and very dry. Although I did a lot of watering with sprinklers, the seed in areas most exposed to the sun didn't come up as well as areas with some shade. But once Woody was notified of the problem, he promised to work on a remedy once the summer is over.
Description of Work: I have a spare lot in a residential part of East Haven, and over the years, I've had some seven trees cut down, one or two at a time. I finally decided that it was finally time to get rid of all the remaining stumps, along with stone and brush that I've never been able to remove.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Melissa G.
05/2015
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Woody was superb, he is someone who loves what he does for a living. He was punctual and reasonable with his estimate, and came out and completed the job in a short time. I personally worked with him some of the time he was here, and he was a pleasure to team up with! He is very environmentally conscious, and was quick to suggest that we try to reuse all the chips that were being removed from the side hill (great idea)! Nice man, excellent worker, I recommend him to anyone looking to have some heavy duty yard work done. His specialty is trees, but he can do much more. A+++ Woody, my yard looks great with your help!
Description of Work: Removed plants/ shrubs in a large garden on a hill and in the main garden in the front of my house. Relocated wood chips from the side garden to the front garden. Spread 5 yard of top soil on empty side garden and in front yard, and reseeded both.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250

Shelley D.
04/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They were at my house on schedule. It took the full day to complete the job and they did a fantastic job. Woody and his staff were extremely friendly and courteous. My yard was completely cleaned up. They left no mess behind. I am completely pleased with all the work they did. The price was very competitive with two other quotes I received. I would use him again if needed.
Description of Work: I needed two large trees cut down and one trimmed. Woody came out to give the estimate and really listened to what I had to say.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Ashlee A.
01/2015
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I had several estimates, and Woody's was the best price for the work he was willing to do. He was able to perform the task the following week and after removing all the stumps, he was going to plant grass where the stumps had been. We asked how much it would cost to reseed some areas where there had been shade from the trees and he again gave us the best estimate out of several others. He used his Plowrake to dig up quite a bit of grass and level out the area he would plant. Then he came and planted the grass and also came back to make sure the grass was growing properly and emailed to let us know that he might reseed in the spring if needed. I was so impressed with how much pride he takes in his work and how concerned he was with our satisfaction. I would recommend him to anyone!
Description of Work: Woody removed three stumps, then prepared a large area for grass, and then planted the grass.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Barbara P.
11/2014
3.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Had trouble getting a hold of them. Take a stump away. Never heard back from them. Very nice on the phone. Once they were paid, it seemed like it was out of sight out of mind. Two weeks came and went.
Description of Work: Big boss was so.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$500

Response from Stump Buster Tree Service
I am sorry I diid not get to the stump in time to suit you.You were so very pleased with the tree work and how that was done I did not get a single call back from you about the stump. Had I gotten a single call from you I would have come right over. Also you made it sound like I had been paid for the stump to be done in advance which was not the case I am not interested in working for you because you gave me a bad review on the whole job. All the work that we did that we got paid for you said was very good.

Thomas C.
11/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Woody (yes that's his real name) was great to work with. He is a very thoughful, careful, methodical worker. From the first evaluation, where I walked around the property, I could tell this was not going to be a "hack job". He returned after our initial meeting to write up his proposal. The only thing that happened between these two meetings was that one tree got discussed, but then not put into the initial proposal . But this wound up not being a problem, as he just included this work for me in the end. After a couple day delay due to weather conditions, he arrived with a team of four other workers and they did all the work in a short amount of time. His workers were all pleasant and friendly and did an excellent job taking care of our trees. We would definitely use Woody again for our future tree work!
Description of Work: Removed one elm tree, did pruning and limbing of several other trees, removed and chipped or hauled all debris and cleaned up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

Barbara P.
11/2014
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
They did an absolute fabulous job. Great service. The only problem was I did have to call a couple times before they responded to my phone calls. Once they did respond they came out and did a top quality job. They do need to come back out to remove the stump and I haven't heard from them about it.
Description of Work: They cut down a tree for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Fan C.
07/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
After following Mr. Woody's advise, I called the names he recommended and have the job performed and finished in 5 hours (where other companies said would be 2 days. Not only Mr. Woody has the knowledge of the trees but well connected to know who can perform what type of job. We now will ask him to come back to do more in the yard.
Description of Work: I contacted Mr. Woody to evaluate to remove a monster pine on my yard. He returned my call in few minutes and showed up in my yard less than 20 minutes. He spent time to look at the tree, told me the situation, and recommended three companies he thinks would do quality jobs but at more competitve price. How can you beat that?

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Penthy B.
07/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I first got Woody's name from a nurse I work with at the hospital. He had done a big job at her home in North Haven and she was very pleased with the work he did. I had four or five contractors come and look at the yard. Woody, the owner of Stump Busters, was not only professional in his approach to the work he was going to do but he was thoughtful and caring about the aesthetics of the landscape of our home and the surrounding properties. While other companies may do the job, Woody and Stump Busters followed through on his and our vision of what we wanted the yard to look like. He wants to work with you and returned on many occasions to check on the progress of the yard. He came by, popped out of his truck with fertilizer and gave me extra grass seed (who does this?) At the beginning he would come by and talk about all the possibilities making sure he also understood our vision. I could go on and on about his ideas and the feel he has for his work. He truly cares about his customers. It was obvious he cares for the environment. It was infectious hearing him talk about his work and he gets you excited about all the possibilities. I've already recommended him to friends and neighbors. I feel like I gained a friend in Woody. P.S. HE ANSWERS HIS PHONE OR CALLS BACK!!
Description of Work: Removed "huge" pine and oak trees and stump removal of both trees. Trimmed smaller oak and removed some smaller trees and shrubs. Brought in top soil, cut in flower beds. He also leveled and graded all areas and planted grass. One of the trees bordered our neighbor's yard and he did a full cleanup and replanting of grass in all areas of both yards.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Debra O.
06/2014
5.0
landscaping, tree service
  + 0 more
The job Stump Busters did in my yard was excellent. Woody and his team were very professional and hard workers. After removing the trees and stumps and cleaning out the area, they reseeded the area. I would definitely use Stump Busters again and highly recommend them.
Description of Work: Cut down 6 trees and removed 2 shrubs; took out stumps; reseeded area

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

V M.
04/2014
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
We needed a quick stump removal before Halloween. He provided the quote and service the same day! After completely removing the stump and all debris, he flattened out area and ensured that there were no holes or hollow spots so if trick-or-treaters walked on / through the area it would be safe.
Description of Work: Grind out and removed rotting stump. Smoothed out area for safety.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

V M.
12/2013
4.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It was done quickly, accurately, and the price was reasonable. We would call him again but hopefully, we won't need to. Thanks!
Description of Work: Removed Tree Stump

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Christine S.
10/2013
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
Throughout our interactions with Woody, I was impressed with the way he cared not only about the result of the job, but about how pleased we were with the progress and outcome. During Woody?s initial visit, we discussed the trees we wanted to have taken down and he took the time to study our yard and come up with a vision for what our property could look like. He listened to our wants and incorporated them into the needs of our property. He pointed out trees that were diseased and hollow which we were not aware of and was able to incorporate them into our budget. Woody and his crew completely transformed the look and feel of our property. His crew worked well together and were constantly moving. We appreciated how quickly and efficiently they worked. Woody was present and in constant contact throughout the process. We felt he really added value to our property. Although I usually tell friends who I have used to complete a service, I usually do not make recommendations. In this instance, I have already recommended him to friends and neighbors. We plan on having more trees removed next season and I will definitely be calling Stump Busters in to do the job.
Description of Work: Woody and his crew removed several trees, trimmed trees, ground stumps, removed debris, and cleared and plowed ground cover for new lawn.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

MARY BETH G.
10/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Woody was prompt and efficient trimming a large tree hanging over a power line.
Description of Work: Removed tree limbs that were hanging over a power line.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Denise D.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Woody is an amazing arborist. Woody and Louis took the time to carefully remove the heavy branches overhanging our roof. Then Woody used his skills to balance out the tree by trimming in different places. The maple looks much healthier. Afterwards, they used a chipper to clear out all the branches. Then they used a blower to clear off the roof, gutter, lawn, patio and the road near our property. Woody responded positively to all questions and requests. I am most impressed with his professionalism!
Description of Work: Trimmed a huge maple in our front yard that was very close to our house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Tara B.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Woody was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. When he came over to provide an estimate for the job, he conducted a careful analysis of the property, and helped me to prioritize the trees that should be removed versus those that could be trimmed. On the day of the job, he and his crew arrived around 8:30 and left around 4:30. I could see that everyone was in constant motion. Trees and branches were coming down and were being chipped and removed from the property nearly instantaneously. I was impressed by the finished product as well as the condition of my yard. I would use Woody again, and would definitely recommend him to family and friends.
Description of Work: Woody removed two trees (and ground stumps), trimmed two large trees from top to bottom, and trimmed three other trees on the property along with removing other miscellaneous branches and small trees.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

LEO C.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Woody called back the next day (a Sunday) and left a voicemail telling us that unfortunately he did not do work in Branford because of some issue regarding his truck. However, based on the description I had left on the phone, he told me that this should not be such a big job, and could be done in a couple of hours by a skilled operator. And he gave me his e-mail and said that if i wanted to let him know what estimates I got for the job by others, he would respond and would be glad to let me know what he thought. It was so thoughtful of him to respond so quickly and helpfully, especially since there was no work in it for him. I can see why he has such high rating on Angie's List. When I get my other estimates, I do plan to e-mail him for his opinion.
Description of Work: Responded promptly to a phone inquiry about grinding a tree stump.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Stump Buster Tree Service
Thank you (member name removed). Your review is good material for a business model that I want to aim for 100%. It can be hard to call someone up to tell them that ..indeed, I will not be offering service. Many callers thank me for calling them back to tell them I can't serve them...then they can get another vendor right away and not waste time waiting. I do get some unkind remarks at times "why are you calling if you can't do my job" and so forth. The piece of mind that I feel by doing the right thing is worth it .... and improves my focus on the work that is the right fit for my clients and myself. Thank you (member name removed) for your help. Woody Harding

Rick B.
11/2012
5.0
landscaping
  + -1 more
Very good job overall
Description of Work: We had 12 stumps ground. Woody did an awesome job. He called to confirm our work request, showed up on time, performed all work to our complete satisfaction, and was very professional. We would absolutely hire him again!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Mary M.
11/2012
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
Woody showed up one Saturday morning and spent a good deal of time with us going over the work we needed done. The scope of the job enlarged as we looked over the yard. We set a date for removal. Woody was very busy with another large job at the time and was unable to show up, but he kept me informed of changes to the schedule. He came on the 13th with his crew and they spent most of the day grinding, sawing, chipping and raking. Everyone worked hard, the yard was left very clean.
Description of Work: Woody and his crew ground three large stumps, removed several smaller trees from an over grown property border and trimmed out two large cedars. They also chipped up a huge brush pile we had collected over the last few years.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
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Contact information

44 STATE ST, North Haven, CT 06473

stumpbuster.com

Service hours

Sunday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
S-4404
Trade License Authority
EPA
Trade License Expiration
05/08/2022

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Tree Service,
Landscaping,
Lawn and Yard Work

FAQ

Stump Buster Tree Service is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Stump Buster Tree Service accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Stump Buster Tree Service offers free project estimates.
Yes, Stump Buster Tree Service offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Stump Buster Tree Service does not offer a senior discount.
No, Stump Buster Tree Service does not offer emergency services.
No, Stump Buster Tree Service does not offer warranties.
Stump Buster Tree Service offers the following services: Tree & stumps removal, new lawns,Treescaping and yard renovation,bush removal and new garden beds
I don't offer lawn care and mowing. I don't offer follow up chemical treatments. I have other professionals that I recommend for lawn maintenance and landscaping and a wide variety of other home services.

Contact information

44 STATE ST, North Haven, CT 06473

stumpbuster.com

Service hours

Sunday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM