(618) 269-9940 www.masontreeservicellc.com
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder
Emergency and Storm: 24 Hour Emergency Response
Tree Services: Works Near Structures, Large Trees, Stump Removal
Customer Experience: Affordable
Mason Tree Service provides tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding, brush clearing, emergency tree removal, and snow removal to the Granite City, IL area.
4.8 from 28 reviews
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Stump grinding is a core part of their stump removal service, frequently used after tree removal to clear remaining stumps and prepare the site for reseeding. Customers report thorough cleanup following grinding—debris removal followed by soil, grass seed, and straw to restore the area. However, there are mixed outcomes: in at least one job stumps were left about 12 inches tall and the grinder left deep ruts that required additional work. The team demonstrates capability in tight spaces and in properties with limited room, handling large trees in small yards as part of a broader removal and cleanup package.
Available around the clock for dangerous situations - a tree on your roof, a limb blocking your driveway, or a trunk threatening to fall. Day or night.
Emergency readiness is demonstrated by fast, around-the-clock response for urgent tree work in the Granite City, IL area. One notable scenario involved a cat stranded 40 feet up a tree for more than 30 hours; the crew was dispatched on a Saturday and arrived in less than 15 minutes to perform the rescue. In other urgent calls, customers report swift removal of dangerous limbs and debris and prompt cleanup when time is critical, including work in tight spaces near structures. Taken together, these patterns point to a capable emergency service posture that serves the local community around Mason Tree Service’s operating area.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Near-structure work is a core capability for Mason Tree Service in the O'Fallon/Granite City area, handling large trees in tight spaces directly adjacent to homes, fences, and other structures. In confined backyards, the crew segments trees and lowers or lifts pieces piece by piece, often maneuvering sections over a house or between neighboring structures to complete the job safely. Clients consistently describe professional, courteous crews who communicate progress and leave the site clean, even after tricky removals in limited access areas. They also perform stump grinding and thorough debris removal to restore the yard, reinforcing their ability to manage projects where proximity to structures is a factor.
Experienced handling oversized trees - tall, wide, or heavily branched. Removing or trimming a large tree requires specialized skill and equipment, and these pros have both.
Handling large-tree removals is delivered by a skilled crew with the right equipment to section and lift tall trees piece by piece, even when space is tight or near structures. One client removed an 80-foot tree in a confined yard by sectioning and maneuvering the pieces over the home, demonstrating precise planning and capability. They’ve also tackled multiple large pin oaks in small fenced backyards, navigating limited space and still delivering thorough cleanup and stump removal. In the Granite City area serving O’Fallon, IL, customers consistently note professional, on-time crews who leave the site clean and clear of debris after large-tree work.
Full stump extraction, root and all - not just grinding. Ideal when you need the area completely cleared for construction, landscaping, or replanting.
Stump grinding and stump removal are routinely bundled with Mason Tree Service's tree removal work in the Granite City area, with many customers noting that stumps are ground and removed as part of the job. Several clients highlight thorough debris cleanup after grinding, with crews removing not only branches but also remaining logs and wood chips, and in some cases spreading potting soil and grass seed to restore the area. However, there are a few instances where stumps were left behind or cleanup did not meet expectations, such as a report of a ~12-inch stump remaining after work. Overall, the crew is described as efficient and professional, able to work in confined spaces and finish with a tidy, cleared yard, indicating solid stump removal capability when the job proceeds as planned.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordable pricing comes through clearly in feedback from the O’Fallon/Granite City area, with customers noting competitive pricing and reasonable costs for a wide range of tree services. They show real capability in tight spaces, handling large trees in small fenced yards and a very large tree in a confined space near structures, while also performing stump grinding and thorough debris removal. Jobs are often completed quickly—sometimes in about two hours—with a professional, courteous crew that keeps clients informed and ensures cleanups after work. Debris removal and yard cleanup are consistently highlighted as value-added, with crews removing branches, brush, and debris and leaving the area tidy.