Cutting down a tree is only half the job. The stump left behind can sit in a yard for years, sprouting suckers, drawing termites and carpenter ants, and getting in the way of mowing, patios, or new plantings. Stump grinding solves this with a machine that chews the wood down below grade, usually 4 to 12 inches deep, leaving a bowl of wood chips and soil you can fill and reseed. Full stump removal, digging out the root ball entirely, is less common and more disruptive, but sometimes necessary when a new structure, driveway, or septic line is going in the same spot.
In Yonkers, where lots are often small and close to neighbors, pay attention to how a company protects fences, sidewalks, and underground utilities. Ask whether they call 811 before digging, how they handle the leftover mulch pile, and whether the price includes hauling debris away or just leaving it on site. Grinding depth matters too: if you plan to replant a tree in the same spot, you need a deeper grind than if you're just leveling the area for grass. Get a clear quote based on stump diameter, since that's the standard pricing method, and confirm whether root flares or multiple trunks change the cost.
We list 7 stump grinding and removal companies serving Yonkers here. Our scores weigh how each one communicates pricing, handles cleanup, and performs against what customers actually report after the work is done. For the full ranked breakdown, see our best tree services in Yonkers guide. Details on how we build these rankings are on our methodology page.
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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 2026-07-20