(425) 551-8399 kingstumpgrinding.com
5214 123rd Ave NE, Lake Stevens, Washington 98258
Equipment and Capabilities: Stump Grinder, Chipper
Tree Services: Dead Tree Experience, Large Trees, Works Near Structures
Credentials and Trust: Veteran Owned, Licensed, Insured
We are a USMC veteran owned, Licensed, Bonded, and Insured company serving Snohomish County. We specialize in stump grinding, tree removal, excavator work, wood chipping, post hole digging, brush cutting, and rototilling.
5.0 from 43 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 capability, with crews consistently turning stumps left after removing large trees into ground-level work areas and leaving sites clean and ready for the next step. They’ve handled jobs with many stumps at once—2 big stumps, 17 stumps of varying sizes, and even dozens for repeat customers—and tend to finish quickly and at very reasonable prices. The cleanup after grinding is thorough, with wood chips and grinding shavings hauled away and the area left neat. Customers repeatedly note reliable communication, quick bids and scheduling, on-time arrivals, and professional crews, especially within Snohomish County and the Lake Stevens area.
On-site wood chipping turns bulky brush and branches into manageable mulch. Efficient cleanup and an option to keep the chips for your garden.
On-site wood chipping is a core capability, with crews routinely feeding cut branches into a chipper and hauling away the resulting wood chips. Customers repeatedly note that after tree removal or pruning, the branches are chipped and the area is cleaned up, not left in piles. Even in challenging jobs and tight spaces around Lake Stevens and Snohomish County, they chip the branches and take the chips away, helping protect property and reduce debris. This chipper-driven cleanup is consistently paired with reliable communication, fair pricing, and thorough overall tree and stump work in the local area.
Specialists in the safe removal of dead, dying, or diseased trees. Dead trees are unpredictable - experience and caution matter.
Dead-tree work is performed with a focus on safety and precision, removing trees that pose risk of failure in storms or near structures. Customer feedback patterns show a consistently professional crew—clear communication, fair pricing, and thorough cleanup after the removal. They handle challenging setups, such as dead trees on slopes or tightly bounded by houses, fences, or septic systems, dropping and removing trunks with careful planning to avoid damage. Stump grinding and debris disposal are routinely included, leaving ground that’s clean and ready for the next phase of landscape work. Serving Snohomish County, including Lake Stevens, this USMC veteran-owned team emphasizes licensed, bonded, and insured workmanship.
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.
Large-tree work is performed with careful planning and precision, handling tall specimens well over 60 feet, including 120-foot to 170-foot firs, even when they sit close to structures. Crews regularly execute drops in tight spaces near houses, fences, and septic areas, often on challenging slopes, with documented success in safely dropping trees on grades like 45 degrees. The scope often includes removing multiple big trees at once—seven to eighteen or more—along property lines and across yards, with stumps ground and debris chipped and hauled away. Work is accompanied by thorough cleanup and efficient service; customers cite prompt communication, fair pricing, and a safety-conscious crew. In Lake Stevens and the broader Snohomish County area, this company is repeatedly trusted for large-tree removals near structures, delivering value and professional results.
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, with customers noting this crew can fell and grind stumps in tight proximity to homes, fences, and septic systems. They routinely handle large trees in constrained spaces, including cases where a tall tree must be dropped to avoid a house, fences, and property lines, and they do so with precision. They plan, explain challenges, and mitigate risks upfront, and they always ask for permission before moving anything in the yard. Cleanup is thorough and the service includes stump grinding and debris removal, leaving the site safe and ready for use. Clients report prompt quotes, reliable scheduling, fair pricing, and a professional, can-do attitude from Duard and the crew, reinforcing their capability to work safely near structures in Lake Stevens and the broader Snohomish County.
Founded or operated by a military veteran. Many customers choose to support veteran-owned businesses, and these companies often bring discipline and reliability to their work.
As a USMC veteran-owned operation serving Snohomish County, King Stump Grinding & Tree Removal brings discipline, reliability, and a safety-first mindset to stump grinding and tree removal. Feedback patterns consistently highlight clear communication, transparent pricing, and a willingness to explain challenges and trade-offs, even on large or dangerous removals. Owners and crews are described as respectful, patient, and diligent—often adjusting schedules, expediting when possible, and focusing on preventing property damage while keeping neighbors informed. Their capabilities span removing very large or awkwardly located trees near structures or on slopes, grinding stumps, chipping brush, and providing thorough cleanup, with the crew asking for permission before moving anything. Overall, the veteran-owned team merges professional integrity, fair pricing, and dependable execution to deliver efficient, safety-conscious workmanship across Snohomish County.
Holds all required state and local licenses to operate legally as a tree service. A basic but important box to check before hiring.
Licensed, bonded, and insured status informs a consistently professional and safety-minded approach in Lake Stevens and the broader Snohomish County area. Customers note crews tackle large, complex removals—such as tall trees and multi-hundred-foot specimens—on challenging terrain and near homes, fences, and septic areas, with careful planning to avoid property damage. The pattern of feedback highlights transparent communication, prompt bids, and the willingness to provide cost breakdowns, along with on-time arrivals and meticulous cleanup. Pricing is described as fair and adaptable, with instances where the final cost comes in lower than initial bids when the work takes less time.
Carries proper liability and workers' compensation insurance. If something goes wrong on your property, you're protected.
The insured, bonded status supports a safety-forward track record for complex removals in Snohomish County, including challenging near-structure and slope work. Feedback consistently highlights professional, careful crews who secure permission for yard changes, communicate clearly, and deliver thorough cleanup. In high-stakes jobs—such as removing tall, hazardous trees on steep property lines or near houses—customers note reliable performance, safety, and adherence to scope, underscoring their insured capability. Multiple mentions of being bonded and insured alongside licensing reinforce trust that risks are managed and losses minimized, with fair pricing and strong workmanship.