(971) 998-8350 www.verygoodstumpgrinding.com
4933 NE Hancock St, Portland, Oregon 97213
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder
Emergency and Storm: 24 Hour Emergency Response, Quick Response
Tree Services: Dead Tree Experience, Works Near Structures, Tree Assessments, Stump Removal
Credentials and Trust: Long Established
Customer Experience: Affordable
Very Good Stump Grinding & Portland Tree Removal Service brings 30+ years of expert tree care to Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Beaverton, Tigard, & beyond. As your local tree removal & stump grinding or removal specialists, we handle everything from emergency tree removal & tree pruning to stump grinding, stump removal, & tree health evaluations. Our certified arborist in Portland oversees every project, ensuring safe work. With top rated tree removal equipment—like our spider lift & spur-less tree trimming gear—we protect tree health while optimizing safety. Whether you need full-service tree removal in Portland, stump grinding, or an arborist, Very Good Stump Grinding & Tree Removal Service is the tree & stump removal company near you!
5.0 from 41 reviews
Equipped with stump grinding machinery to eliminate leftover stumps after removal. Leaves your yard clean and ready for replanting or landscaping.
Grounds large and stubborn stumps with heavy-duty grinders, able to handle stumps up to about 6 feet across and dig 18 inches below the surface. Can fit through tight spaces and narrow gates, maneuvering around obstructions to reach stumps in challenging locations, including through a 3-foot gate. Operates near sidewalks, driveways, and sprinkler systems with safety screens and careful cleanup, protecting landscaping and leaving the area tidy. Work is fast and efficient, often completing multiple stumps in a single visit, and can finish promptly—sometimes in under an hour. Serves Portland and surrounding areas (Beaverton, Gresham, Troutdale, Tigard) with responsive scheduling, professional service, and dependable results.
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 scheduling and quick mobilization, with jobs often set up within 24 hours of contact. In the Portland metro area, crews frequently respond on short notice, arriving on time to remove downed trees, tackle near-structure pruning, and grind stumps safely. The team communicates clearly, explains the process, and adapts well to tight spaces while keeping the site clean afterward. This rapid, professional service is consistently delivered across Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Beaverton, Tigard, and surrounding communities.
Fast to answer calls and quick to schedule. Whether it's routine work or an urgent situation, these businesses don't leave you waiting.
Rapid response is a hallmark of their service, with many customers able to get work scheduled within 24 hours of contacting them. They routinely accommodate tight timelines and short-notice needs, often offering an earlier slot when available. On the day of service, crews arrive on time, work efficiently, and leave the site clean, handling even large stumps near sidewalks or constrained by structures with speed. Communication is clear and proactive, with explanations of the process and timely updates to keep customers informed. They serve Portland and surrounding areas including Gresham, Troutdale, Beaverton, and Tigard, delivering safe, professional stump grinding and tree removal when speed is essential.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Dead-tree work is a core capability, including safe removal of large, century-old trees even when they’re near structures. They’ve handled hazardous specimens—like nearly 50 feet of a dead 100+ year old hemlock—and placed the pieces for milling with careful, safe execution. They respond quickly to urgent dead-tree scenarios, often scheduling within 24 hours and communicating clearly about the process and options. Their equipment enables access in tight spaces and near sidewalks, with a compact stump grinder and a spider lift, all overseen by a certified arborist to ensure safety and a clean, protected worksite.
Skilled at working in tight spaces where trees sit close to homes, fences, garages, or power lines. Precision removal without damage to surrounding structures.
Grinding stumps right up against houses, sidewalks, and other structures is a frequent and well-executed capability. Customers repeatedly note access and safe, tidy results even when clearance is tight—such as 5 feet between the house and a fence or near a building foundation. They can fit through tight entries, with reports of maneuvering a substantial grinder through a 3-foot gate to reach stubborn stumps in tight side yards, all while employing safety screens to protect nearby landscaping and hardscapes. Jobs near structures are completed quickly with thorough cleanup, often in a single visit, leaving the area clean and undisturbed.
Offers professional evaluation of your trees' health, structure, and risk level. Useful before buying property, after storm damage, or when a tree just doesn't look right.
Arborist-led health and hazard assessment underpins every project, with a certified arborist in Portland overseeing work to gauge tree vitality, structural risk, and whether removal, pruning, or stump work is the safest option. Clients consistently report clear explanations of the plan and process, including how near-structure constraints and dead-tree conditions are evaluated and addressed. They tailor on-site strategies after evaluating space, root systems, and nearby infrastructure, using appropriate equipment (compact grinders, lifts) and protective safety measures to minimize disruption. Rapid response and emergency readiness are evident in scheduling flexibility, with jobs arranged within 24 hours and quick mobilization for urgent needs.
Full stump extraction, root and all - not just grinding. Ideal when you need the area completely cleared for construction, landscaping, or replanting.
Stump removal is approached with speed and thoroughness, capable of grinding stumps up to about 6 feet across with roots extending 18 inches below the surface. Customers note fast scheduling (often within 24 hours), dependable on-time service, and clear, friendly communication. They routinely handle stumps near structures—close to sidewalks and foundations—using safety screens and agile equipment to protect landscapes and even fit through tight entrances, like a 3-foot gate. Cleanups are comprehensive, with driveways, sidewalks, and lawns left tidy and protections in place to avoid damage to sprinklers or nearby plants. They can sometimes cut the trunk into rounds and grind the stump in a single visit, delivering efficient, minimal-disruption stump removal at a fair price.
A business with years - often decades - in the community. Local reputation and deep experience speak for themselves.
Backed by more than 30 years serving Portland and the surrounding communities, they consistently demonstrate a long-established capability to handle large, near-structure tree removals and thorough stump grinding with safety and efficiency. Feedback patterns show prompt scheduling (often within 24 hours), courteous, professional crews, and cleanup that leaves sidewalks and yards tidy, even after complex jobs. They routinely remove or grind sizable stumps and roots in tight spaces, near foundations, sidewalks, or street trees, and they’ve tackled century-old trees such as a 100+ year old hemlock with care. Operations are overseen by a certified arborist and supported by high-end equipment like spider lifts and robust stump grinders, delivering safe, precise work and minimal disruption to landscaping. Serving Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Beaverton, Tigard and beyond, Very Good Stump Grinding & Tree Removal is a long-established local resource known for reliability, fair pricing, and a strong emphasis on safety and cleanup.
Competitive pricing without cutting corners. These arborists offer fair rates and transparent quotes, making professional tree care accessible for most budgets.
Pricing is consistently described as affordable and reasonable, with customers noting they were not expensive for large stump removals. They handle big, challenging jobs—like multi-foot diameter stumps and even sizable dead trees—efficiently in a single visit, helping keep the total cost down. Quick scheduling, sometimes within 24 hours, adds strong value for Portland-area projects. Their certified arborist oversight and compact, capable equipment—able to maneuver through tight spaces and gates and work near structures—minimize risk and extra charges while delivering reliable stump grinding and removal across Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Beaverton, Tigard, and surrounding areas.