Cutting down a tree is only half the job. The stump left behind can sit for years, sprouting suckers, drawing termites and carpenter ants, and making it impossible to mow a lawn or plant something new in its place. Stump grinding uses a machine with a rotating cutting wheel to chew the stump down below grade, usually 4 to 8 inches under the soil line, leaving a pile of wood chips that gets backfilled into the hole. Full stump removal goes further, pulling out the root ball entirely, which takes more equipment and time but is sometimes necessary when someone plans to build over the spot or the roots are heaving a driveway or foundation.
Yonkers properties bring their own wrinkles: tight side yards between rowhouses, sloped lots near the Saw Mill or Bronx River corridors, and stumps close to sidewalks, retaining walls, or utility lines. A crew needs to know how to maneuver a grinder in a narrow gap, protect underground cables and pipes, and haul away debris without tearing up a small lot in the process. We list 7 stump grinding and removal companies serving the area, and they vary in the size of equipment they run, how they price the job (often by stump diameter or a per-inch rate), and whether cleanup and chip removal is included.
Before hiring, ask about stump size limits, root depth handled, insurance for property and utility damage, and whether they fill and level the hole afterward. Our ranking weighs verified reviews, response time, and how consistently a company follows through on cleanup and pricing, explained in full at our methodology page. For the full breakdown of every tree service in the city, not just stump work, see the best tree services in Yonkers guide.
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7 businesses, scored on recent reviews. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is stump grinding & removal, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.
All four reviews give five stars, praising Miguel Castro and his crew for fast, professional tree removal at fair prices. Reviewers note the team's expertise in tricky jobs, reliable communication, and clean work; repeat business is implied.
The bulk of older reviews praise Mario's team for fast, professional work at fair rates with excellent cleanup. Recent reviews expose serious behaviour issues: disrespectful conduct toward residents, blocking driveways during school hours, and apparent rudeness to a young person on site.
Recent work shows strong execution: a five-star review from 11 months ago credits Alex's crew for professional trimming of large trees and responsiveness to concerns. Older reviews reveal a pattern of estimate follow-up failures and communication gaps that hurt credibility. Limited evidence of recent improvement across the full customer base.
Both reviewers praised Stuart's crew for removing a large tree cleanly and efficiently, with quotes beating competitors. The team left no debris behind and earned recommendations from satisfied neighbors.
All five reviews are five-star ratings from two years ago. Customers report quick response to inquiries, timely appointments, and crews that complete work safely while cleaning thoroughly afterward. Reviewers note affordable pricing, efficient service, and a friendly team, though detail on specific services or any recent experience is limited.
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Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Review evidence is too limited to assess quality or recurring patterns. The business claims over 15 years in operation and lists seven service types including removal, trimming, emergency response, and lot clearing across multiple Westchester areas.
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Last updated 2026-08-20