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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 26-40 of 40 reviews

Frank Y.
10/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
Excellent!!
Description of Work: I hired Woody to do several projects on my property. Woody was contracted to remove two large hedges, remove the stumps and roots and plant grass in the area where the hedges were located. Woody did an amazing job. He finished the project ahead of schedule, was extremely neat and professional. I then hired Woody to remove an area of overgrown plants and shrubs in my yard and plant grass. He did a fantastic job. I will definitely be hiring Woody for any and all yard project that I have in the future.

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

Robert K.
04/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
The whole process went smoothly.
Description of Work: Removed a dead tree and grinded down stump.

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

Kirsten B.
03/2017
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Great exactly what I wanted
Description of Work: Excavation of back yard

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

James M.
01/2017
5.0
landscaping, lawn service, tree service
  + 1 more
He over delivered.
Description of Work: He has a unique power rake that saves money and made my lawn look like a golf course.

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

Michael G.
12/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Very well.
Description of Work: Stump grinding, root removal and lawn restoration.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeremy M.
12/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Peter F.
08/2016
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They were great. Did a great job. Very Happy.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Kamikka W.
04/2015
3.0
tree service
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Je didn't do the job for $1600, he wanted to charge me double with another day of 8 hours

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
1.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,600

Response from Stump Buster Tree Service
This was a program by Angie's List and my company that offers a day of work by three tree care professionals for $1600. I was very careful to explain to her that the work was very extensive and involved three good size tree removals and eight stumps and trimming all in a tiny yard and could not be done in one day. I was very concerned that she was not prepared to spend another $1600 for another day. I had twenty-twenty foresight and avoided what would have been a very unpleasant outcome for both of us. I would have felt like a cheat doing even my best work under circumstances like this. I am thankful to be as honest and as forthright as I could be hat day with her. I made this very clear to her in thoughtful detail and told her to get a refund from Angie. I offered to did the work and told her it would take two days and just as I thought this was not in her budget. .I am not staying with this program because of the possibility of this kind of thing happening again. Someone could have taken advantage of this person and just gone ahead and done a days work and the job would not have been finished. Can you imagine the problem that would result had I just gone ahead. I do not deserve this bad review and did everything I could do and was as nice as I could be to her and looked after her interests and thought ahead of her budget. I did no work for [member name removed] whatsoever and no money was involved on my end Therefore this review in not valid or fair to me. This review in no way reflects the thoughtfulness and care that I give my clients. This as shown in all my other reviews on Angie's List on work that I have actually done not this kind of non-event where no service was performed and no money accepted.

Stephen G.
07/2014
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It all went perfectly!!!
Description of Work: Woody did an excellent job of annihilating some roots that were left over from a tree stump that was previously ground but not deep enough. We were making room for a swing set and the roots were in the way and Wood got rid of all of them quickly and painlessly!!!

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Amyn N.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
fine
Description of Work: cleanup of fallen tree

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
$600

Gail A W.
09/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
I have used this service several times before and this time, as in the previous times, have been extremely impressed with the knowledge of the owner Woody Harding. He demonstrates great respect for the trees and for the property and always advises against removal of viable trees unless they pose a threat to the dwelling. He is also generous enough to recommend replacement plantings when asked for advice. Mr Harding was on site during the entrie project and his crew also demonstrated care and respect for the numerous plantings and small shrubs surrounding the trees that were removed. It was not an easy task to bring down trees of such great size without causing any damage to the surrounding landscaping but they accomplished it. My property borders on town property some which is designated as wetlands and his assistance in dealing with the DEEP (department of environmental protection) is deeply appreciated. The cost was very reasonable and considering the level of the service provided, I consider it to be a bargain. It is delightful to work with someone who takes great pride in their work and shows a love of the land and respect for nature.
Description of Work: 3 very large trees were removed. Two were over 90 feet and one over 70 feet. Numberous large branches that were overhanging my house were removed from another 90+ foot tree and extensive pruning of 3 additional trees was also included. All wood and debris was removed and the area left in pristine condition.

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
$5,000

Richard L.
08/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
It went very well. Excellent crew, they worked very well together. They kept their work areas clear, and cleaned up the areas with leaf blowers and rakes, I was impressed. We have an extensively wooded lot, and didn't want to do anything that would negatively impact our environment/scenery. It really worked out well. The dangerous widow maker tree is gone, the house is less exposed to damage by a falling tree, and the look of the yard space is opened up. I was home while the work was taking place, and Woody and I had a number of conversations during each day, making adjustments to plans to make the best use of the time that they would be on site. We eventually will have some more trees removed, and I would not hesitate to call Stumpbuster back again. This was actually their second visit to our property, we had used them before for some stump grinding, at least 15 years ago.
Description of Work: We have a large wooded yard, and wanted to remove a number of diseased trees, as well as remove trees that could be a threat to the house in the event of another "October" storm. During the quote process, Woody walked the property with me, listend to my concerns, and offered his vision of what we could do. I like the idea that Woody is an arborist, and helped define which trees were fine to stay, and which ones really needed to be removed. I contracted Woody and his crew to be on site for two days of work. Knowing that they needed to drive equpment on the lawn, Woody was watchful of the weather, and picked a dry time to do the work, which resulted in miminal impact to the lawn. During the two days that they were here, a total of 22 trees were felled, all branches were chipped, and I had them leave the trunks on site for a neighbor to use a firewood. Woody brought in his stump ginder, and ground five stumps that were in the lawn. The remaining trees were cut as close to the ground as possible, as these were at the edge of the wood line around the yard, and are not a hazard. In addition to taking down trees, a number of trees had damaged limbs from the storm that needed to be removed. One of Woody's workers climbed these trees, and removed the damaged limbs, and did a great job trimming back overhanging limbs that were too close to the house. I would say that he trimmed a good number of limbs that had to be seventy five feet off the ground on some very mature trees. It looks so much better now that this long line of trees are properly trimmed.

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
$3,000

Louis P.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
  + -1 more
Despite weather in the late fall that didn't readily cooperate with plans, Woody and his guys did truly excellent work. Woody genuinely cares about doing a fine job and he took the time to meet with us multiple times to work out exactly what we wanted and what Stump Busters would provide. We couldn't be more pleased with the end result. We have recovered a proper side yard in which grass is growing and the house is free of endless pine needles ending up in gutters and on the property (as well as the rain of branches and tree limbs that every storm seemed to bring). We're also free of the danger of aging, top-heavy pines ending up on the house. As we look at the bare patch in our front lawn, where a ground stump remains from a paper birch that was removed by a different tree service, we are so glad we used Woody. Though the true stump removal Stump Busters provided cost more, the result was hugely better and was worth every penny.
Description of Work: Stump Busters (owned and overseen by Woody Harding) carried out a complicated job. They took down 6 very tall pine trees that stood close to the house, dismantled and carted off about 90 feet of decaying split rail fencing (which was in awful shape and had to go to allow for the tree work), completely dug up and removed the stumps of the pines (Woody's specialty), took out unsightly bushes from the back property line, and also removed rocks and messy growth from the side yard, completely regrading it where the pines had been.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,280

Amyn N.
05/2012
5.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
Woody came by and reviewed the area and then shared his vision with me. It sounded great and I went for it. The end result was superb. I'd recommend Woody and his merry men.
Description of Work: Prune and remove various trees Yard cleanup

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
$1,000

07/2006
4.0
lawn service, tree service
  + 0 more
THE OVERALL SERVICE OF THE COMPANY WAS GOOD. THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAD WAS THEIR TIMING WAS OFF. I HAD A TOUGH TIME TRYING TO GET THEM TO SET A SCHEDULE THAT WORKED. I ENDED UP GETTING THE PROBLEM TAKING CARE OF AND EVERYTHING TURNED OUT ALRIGHT.
Description of Work: I HAD SOME BUSHES AND A STUMP REMOVED.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800
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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
State Contractor License Requirements

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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