Stump Grinding & Stump Removal in Castleton, VT
John Trombley Construction grinds and removes stumps across Castleton, Rutland, Middlebury, Lake George, and the surrounding area — leftovers from a removal you had done, or old stumps that have been in the lawn for years.
Depending on what you need the ground for, we either grind the stump down below grade or pull it out entirely, roots and all.
We're family owned and operated, and every estimate is free with no pressure to book on the spot.
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Grinding or Full Removal
Stump Grinding
The stump is ground down below grade so you can seed over it and mow across it. The quickest option when you just want the stump gone from view.
Full Stump & Root Removal
The stump and root ball come out completely — the right call when you're building, paving, or putting in a septic system over that ground.
Backfill & Cleanup
Grindings and debris cleared, the hole backfilled and leveled, and the area left ready to seed rather than left as an open pit.
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Why Stumps Are Worth Getting Out
A stump left in the ground is more than an eyesore. It's a mowing hazard, it can send up suckers for years, and as it rots it leaves a soft, settling low spot in the lawn.
It also rules out that ground for anything you might want to build, pave, or dig through later. If there's any chance you'll need that spot, taking the roots out now is far easier than working around them afterward.
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Areas We Serve
We provide stump grinding & removal throughout Castleton, Middlebury, Lake George, and the surrounding region. See the full list on our service areas page.
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CastletonFrequently Asked Questions
Grinding chews the stump down below ground level so you can seed and mow over it, leaving the roots in place. Full removal pulls the stump and root ball out entirely. Grinding is quicker and cheaper; full removal is what you want if you're building or digging over that spot.
It comes down to the size of the stump and how easy it is to get equipment to it. We'll take a look and give you a free, straightforward estimate.
Yes. We clear the grindings, backfill, and level the area so it's ready to seed — we don't leave you with an open hole.
Absolutely. Plenty of our stump work is cleaning up after a removal somebody else did, or clearing stumps that have been sitting for years.
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