(515) 681-5929 www.dump-that-stump.com
5025 NW 55th Ave, Johnston, Iowa 50131
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder
Tree Services: Stump Removal
Credentials and Trust: Licensed, Insured
Customer Experience: Affordable, Cleanup Included
Stump Grinding, Stump removal, shrubs and Bush removal, Tree Cutting & removal, Hauling off debris, Black dirt for filling holes. What sets us apart - Personable, Professional, Reliable, We are proud that the relationships we have built with our clients have endured through the years. Licensed and Insured. We offer different options for estimating each job to fit the customers budget. You can count on us for our ideas, special made tools and expertise for removing tree stumps from the most troublesome areas, such as grown into driveways, fences, etc. We have four different sized stump grinders to accommodate any size or location. We can fit through a 36" gate, and can grind down to 24 inches below grade if needed.
5.0 from 27 reviews
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Four different sized stump grinders enable access to stumps of varying size and location, including those grown into driveways or up against fences, and they can fit through a 36-inch gate while grinding down to 24 inches below grade if needed. Feedback highlights thorough grinding, on-time arrival, clear communication, and very reasonable pricing, with options for removing chips or using them for soil fill. The work is noted for careful cleanup, leaving the yard neat and avoiding lawn damage. Customers also point to reliable, personable service that often goes above and beyond, such as handling large or multiple stumps in a single visit and even relocating bricks or addressing extra site details at no extra charge. Even in challenging conditions like rocky soil, the team delivers dependable results with a strong emphasis on safety and minimal debris.
Full stump extraction, root and all - not just grinding. Ideal when you need the area completely cleared for construction, landscaping, or replanting.
They can handle stump grinding in tight or troublesome spots, including stumps grown into areas like driveways or near fences, using four different sized grinders and equipment that can fit through a 36" gate and reach below-grade depth (down to 24 inches if needed). Customers consistently note reliable, on-time service with clear communication and fair pricing, delivering thorough removal that meets expectations. The work frequently includes complete cleanup—chips hauled away or soil filled to restore the area—leaving the yard ready for seeding or replanting. They’ve demonstrated the ability to tackle multiple or very large stumps in a single visit, sometimes going beyond the call of duty (such as moving bricks or limbs) without extra charges. Across jobs, the team is praised for professionalism, safety around underground utilities, and leaving the site cleaner than before.
Holds all required state and local licenses to operate legally as a tree service. A basic but important box to check before hiring.
Across Johnston, IA, customers consistently note a licensed and insured team delivering professional, on-time stump grinding with thorough cleanup. Feedback highlights safety-conscious work that protects the lawn and avoids underground cables, leaving the yard pristine. The crew can tackle large stumps and tricky locations, using four grinder sizes and a setup that fits through a 36-inch gate, with grinding depths down to 24 inches below grade if needed. Clients praise clear communication, fair pricing, and flexible options such as hauling away chips or filling the hole themselves to save costs, and several reviews mention extra care like resetting bricks to complete the job. Overall, the pattern is dependable, courteous, and honest service that consistently meets expectations.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
Consistency in safety and reliability stands out in customer feedback, with Dan on time, careful to protect lawns, and delivering a clean, disruption-free job. The frequent praise for thorough communication, fair pricing, and meticulous cleanup suggests a strong risk-management approach typical of insured contractors. The operation demonstrates versatility in tight spaces, able to fit through a 36-inch gate and grind down to 24 inches below grade using four differently sized stump grinders, making challenging sites like driveways or near fences manageable. Customers also note flexible options for debris handling, with chips hauled away or left for the client to manage, and a pristine finish to the surrounding area.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Affordable pricing stands out in Johnston, with customers noting stump grinding and removal is very reasonably priced and often the lowest bid they received. Different estimating options help tailor the job to the budget. Customers appreciate cost-saving choices such as opting to remove wood chips themselves and filling the hole to cut additional costs. Even with budget-friendly prices, the service is thorough, reliable, and delivered with clear communication and tidy cleanup.
All debris - branches, logs, and brush - is hauled away as part of the job. No pile left behind for you to deal with.
Cleanup is included and consistently evident in how the job site is left tidy after grinding. Chips and grindings are hauled away or moved to a neat, non-intrusive pile, so the lawn isn’t left with debris. In many jobs, holes are filled with soil and the yard is left pristine and ready for seeding or planting. The service even extends to moving or resetting nearby bricks or landscaping elements without charging extra, ensuring the area is clean and ready for use. Overall, customers repeatedly note the thorough, care-focused cleanup that accompanies the stump removal.