Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Stump Removal Services

We graded 61 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

—typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
100%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.93★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.3%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 9,132 Google reviews of 61 top-rated stump removal services nationwide. Updated November 3, 2026.

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1Nova Tree Care logoNova Tree Care★ 5.00 on this job33 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%33Overall Experts Score 20%100Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.96
2Grin & Grind Stump Removal logoGrin & Grind Stump Removal★ 5.00 on this job33 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%33Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 96Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.96
3Miller’s Stump Grinding logoMiller’s Stump Grinding★ 5.00 on this job31 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%31Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.95
4Norfolk Tree Service, LLC logoNorfolk Tree Service, LLC★ 5.00 on this job40 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%40Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 95Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.95
5Ross Stump Grinding logoRoss Stump Grinding★ 5.00 on this job30 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%30Overall Experts Score 20%95Job match= 94Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.94
6Marquis Tree Service logoMarquis Tree Service★ 4.94 on this job54 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding”:Stars on this job 55%4.94★Number of such jobs 25%54Overall Experts Score 20%92Job match= 94Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.94
7Kirkland Kutters Tree Service logoKirkland Kutters Tree Service★ 5.00 on this job43 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%43Overall Experts Score 20%75Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.93
8Hercules Stump Grinding logoHercules Stump Grinding★ 5.00 on this job22 jobs reviewedHow Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%22Overall Experts Score 20%99Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.93★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.93

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Tree stump grinding” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about tree stump grinding

Rodney3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 12 hours ago★★★★★
Grin & Grind Stump Removal logoGrin & Grind Stump Removal

Great experience with Grin & Grind Stump Removal\! Sebastian was professional, reliable, and affordable\. He removed the stumps efficiently and made the process easy\. Highly recommend—I’ll definitely use them again!

Tree stump grinding
Ke2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Norfolk Tree Service, LLC logoNorfolk Tree Service, LLC

Norfolk Tree Service did a FANTASTIC job removing a big Maple and a big Pine tree right next to our fence with branches overhanging. We were worried about branches falling onto the neighbor's, but they took such good care of every single branch that it was never a concern. This is an owner-operated company and the…

Tree stump grindingTree removal
RossLocal Guide · 52 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Marquis Tree Service logoMarquis Tree Service

We’ve used Marquis several times. They do excellent work for a fair price. I trust John to evaluate our trees and come up with the best course of action.2026 update John recently got some new equipment that allowed his team to take down a damaged tree in a particularly hard to get to spot. I couldn’t be happier.

Reasonable priceTree stump grindingTree trimming & pruningTree removal
AlanLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Hercules Stump Grinding logoHercules Stump Grinding

My neighbor recommended these guys highly. She was right. In perpetual motion, they eliminated 12 large stumps of recently cut trees, removing large stones and grinding deep. Hercules strong like bull

Reasonable priceTree stump grinding
AlLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Nova Tree Care logoNova Tree Care

Very happy with the tree removal, and at a great price too. I’m so glad I got a second estimate from Nova Tree Care.

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W.Local Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Marquis Tree Service logoMarquis Tree Service

Marquis is truly best in class — professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and incredibly good at what they do. Beyond the quality of their work, they are simply great people who care about their customers, their employees, and doing things the right way. Their experience and attention to detail show from start to…

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Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of stump removal services).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1Nova Tree Care logoNova Tree CareIndianapolis, INA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%100+26.1Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–5.00—
2TW Tree Care logoTW Tree CareWorcester, MAA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–5.00—
3Donnie Lord's Stump Grinding Services logoDonnie Lord's Stump Grinding ServicesWaltham, MAA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–5.00—
4Favor Tree Care logoFavor Tree CareOrange, CAA 100How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%99+15.1Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–5.00—
5Indiana Stump Remover logoIndiana Stump RemoverIndianapolis, INA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.99—
6Miller’s Stump Grinding logoMiller’s Stump GrindingIndianapolis, INA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAA––4.99—
7A Tree's Worth Tree Care logoA Tree's Worth Tree CareIndianapolis, INA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.98—
8Alex Tree Service logoAlex Tree ServiceWest Covina, CAA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%98+25.6Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–5.00—
9New England Tree Experts logoNew England Tree ExpertsWorcester, MAA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.99—
10Grin & Grind Stump Removal logoGrin & Grind Stump RemovalWorcester, MAA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.99—
11Orloff Tree Service & Excavation logoOrloff Tree Service & ExcavationWorcester, MAA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%99+58.1Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAA–4.99—
12Adam's Tree Service logoAdam's Tree ServiceWorcester, MAA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%98+57.5Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA–AA–4.98—

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.

Stump Removal Services at a glance

How the 61 stump removal services we rated compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A5387%
  • Grade B813%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up5184%
  • 4.80–4.89★610%
  • 4.60–4.79★47%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality2,00321%
  • Professionalism2,16223%
  • Responsiveness1,94920%
  • Punctuality1,81219%
  • Value1,67617%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

  • Great price64146%
  • Reasonable70951%
  • Overpriced50%
  • Not sure302%

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

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How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.