Massachusetts Certified Arborists
Stump Grinding & Removal
Tree stumps are unsightly side effects of tree removal and can house pests or insects during decay. Maltby and Company offers three options for handling a stump.
- Wait 8-10 years for the stump to decay naturally. Waiting for a stump to decay takes years. Some species will  sprout from a stump forming a large woody shrub.  Tree stumps attract unwanted insects and can lead to larger infestations.
- Grind the stump 4-6” below grade and backfill with resulting woodchips. Stumps can be ground to 4” to 6” below grade using special equipment.  The resulting woodchips and soil are backfilled into the grinding hole; this is the easiest and most cost effective solution for stumps.  Our crews can remove the stump grinding debris and completely restore the site with high quality topsoil and seed for an additional cost.
- Mechanically remove the stump and restore the hole with new topsoil. Completely excavating a stump will allow you to reclaim the beauty and use of that area, allowing for new grass, trees or plantings. This is usually done when construction is planned for the site as it can be a somewhat costly and intricate process.
Whether you are seeking to preserve the aesthetic value of your outdoor home or looking to prevent pests, our certified arborists are well equipped to meet your stump grinding and removal needs. Maltby and Company have been providing a full range of tree removal, pruning, and arborcare services throughout Eastern MA for over 65 years.
Call 781-344-3900 or email us to schedule a no obligation site visit & evaluation by our certified arborists today!
I am so impressed by you and your team! Everyone I interacted with was professional, kind, courteous & helpful. It is so rare these days that a company exceeds your expectations and you have done just that.
Our neighbors on the street were in awe of the professionalism, speed of service, politeness and great job your team did.
(Your crew) made intricate and potentially dangerous work look routine. Everyone did a great job working together and cleaning up. The neighbors are also impressed and pleased. We are all excited about the possibilities for both yards now that the trees are out. I know it was a lot of work for you to put this job together and I appreciate your patience and diplomacy in dealing with all the parties involved.
Thank you very much! You have just increased the value of my house! Kind regards!
I also wanted to express my sincere thanks to you for your attention throughout the job and to your crews for an unbelievable job. Their assessment of what to cut and when and where was so precise, I knew I had selected the best of the best. Very professional, on time and clean up was so amazing it’s like the tree was never there.
From start to finish-initial phone call through final clean-up- I was so impressed with this company. I was a little nervous watching the entire process but felt reassured by the men’s calm demeanor and confidence as they worked. They worked quickly but carefully. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Maltby & Co. to anyone.
They were excellent. They were spotless. When I came home there wasn’t one piece of evidence that anyone had been there, it was neat as a pin.
Our campus is brighter and completely transformed. Because of your hard work and enthusiasm, we added 14 beautiful new trees, 13 new bushes and 125 plants. A well maintained and beautiful campus represents an important visual expression of our commitment to those we serve.
I can’t say enough about Maltby Co., and your high level of professionalism and honesty. It is refreshing nowadays to know that there are still some great businesses out there that really care about their customers.
It was clear that Maltby’s commitment to safety is thorough and sincere.
The take down of our two diseased trees was accomplished quickly and without incident and was less noisy than our neighbor’s routine lawn care. The crew left the site very neat and even swept the street!
I gained a real appreciation for what an air spade can do.
I cannot imagine anyone doing this job more competently and professionally.
I wanted to tell you that your crew was extremely professional, courteous and friendly. They went out of their way to explain what was going to happen during the day and treated me with the utmost respect. (They) worked very hard…did an outstanding job cleaning up and took every safety precaution you could think of. I was so impressed with their work!
I'm not sure if you heard from the other neighbors, but I'm writing to let you know the crew you sent and the work they did is awesome. I've nothing but praise for them and their work.
No nonsense, get it done, friendly, ass-busting. They're keepers, so take care of them!
