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Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing

Designer - Landscape, Lawn Care Maintenance and Mowing, Sod Installation,

About us

Stump grinding is the fastest, easiest and ecologically responsible way to remove those unwanted tree stumps from your yard. Stumps can be removed within a day, giving you more time to get your yard in shape for summer. Locally owned and operated. May contact via web form. We offer on site brush chipping expert tree climbing and all things related to the tree service industry! We pride ourself in being Fairbanks' premier tree service from top to bottom

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
28 years of experience

Services we offer

We are Fairbanks' Premier full service tree Company. We have all the best equipment and the best trained crew so we can do any tree service that you may need. We pride our selves in being able to get in and get out of your property as quickly as possible. Stump and tree removal from lawns, back yards with narrow gates or steep hillsides. From October - April we offer the best snow removal service in Fairbanks., driveways and hard to access areas such as small yards, under sheds or buildings

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.622 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
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5%
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5%
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Showing 1-22 of 22 reviews
Kristina R.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Pleasure to deal with this company and its staff. The crew was efficient. The attention to safety and PPE was superb. The cleanup was excellent. They worked in a tight area and my property was not disturbed in the least, except for the missing trees. Children would love to watch this big machine and the tree removal process from a safe distance and with appropriate hearing protection.

Rebecca P.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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John T.
Jun 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
We made the call in May and they set a day with the promise of a phone call right before they arrived.  This is exactly what they did and made quick work of the trees that needed to be cut.

Patricia H.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
unknown

Fernando B.
Oct 2015
1.0
$800
This happened last winter when we had a big dump of snow and a large tree fell on my chain link fence.  My dogs would have gotten out so I called.  They charged just under $400 then added $400 to gain access to the tree.  It was in my cleared yard which you could walk to easily.  They said they would be back to haul off the branches but never returned.  I will never use them again or recommend them.  Don't use them with out an estimate and make sure there won't be any added fees.
Response from Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
"I am very sorry you feel that way. We came over 2 years ago and removed the tree that crashed down on your chain link fence due to the snow and wind we had in an unfortunate storm. Because of he distance from a drive to able surface the job took a few hours to complete. Your driveway was also impassable. I offered to come clean out your driveway with a loader like I had done for your neighbor but you never didn't respond. You were told that due to the volume of emergency response in that 2 week period that we would only charge by the hour. You requested we put all the limbs and wood outside the fence. And then in our conversation I asked you to call me back if you'd like us to come remove the debris from your house in the spring, you never called. Again I am sorry for your loss of the tree, I am offended that you would not come to me with this issue, as I am a very reasonable person and have built my business on doing great work for customers! And insuring I have a professional well trained crew available to meet any and all needs that the tree service can provide. Due to how far over the hill in 15" of snow I think you may have even been undercharged because of how long it took I didn't want to gouge you or any one. I personally worked on that job along with Art, Taylor, Mason, and Jerry. My phone number is the same as it has always been please feel free to call 907-978-0292 I'd love to chat with you about this."

Rosanne B.
Aug 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
I came home to a completed job and a largely clean-up workspace.  My only gripe, and it is a small one, is I wish they had moved the birch logs to the top of the driveway instead of stacking them neatly where they would obviously not be split nor used. Otherwise the job was done neatly, apparently very quickly according to a witness, with no damage to anything on the property.  I recommend them for anyone. but especially if you have a tree in a difficult location that needs to be removed carefully.
I don't recall the exact date of the service, but it was sometime last summer.

Cathy H.
Aug 2015
2.0
$525
Update--

I have been 'fired as a customer' by the owner of this company for complaining about both the lack of quote, lack of receipt and lack of cleanup.  I have changed my grade from B to D
Response from Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
"I am very sorry you feel this way I charged you for 1 hour brush chipping and clearing and 1 hour stump grinding and you took pictures of the job and expressed your amazement and gratitude at how well the machines did their job. It wasn't until the time to write the check that any sort of problem arose the first day my crew showed up with the chipper chip truck and cutting gear approx $200k value I charge $325/hr for the equipment and crew and an $80 dollar fee to haul your chips to the dump which I believe I waived for you. The second day I personally drove up there with my stump grinder and truck $165k in value that I charge $250/hr I only charged for the time on site and after much back and fourth on face book with you basically telling me that July price was too high I asked you to never contact me again and indeed I fired you as a customer something I've done 3 times in my life since I started my first business here in Fairbanks in 1981 Have a great day and I am truly sorry for your malcontent."

Lauren S.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
I was very happy with the service that Stump Grinders provided.  I called earlier in the week and spoke with Jon.  He was able to come out later that week and remove our stumps.  The process was fast and easy.  It took him about 30 mins to remove all of the stumps.  I would definitely use stump grinders again.
Response from Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
"Thank you for your review We (my crew and I) strive every day to insure the highest quality of work is performed, so we can get out of our customers way and allow them to get on with the rest of their summer. Have a great day."

Patty W.
Jun 2014
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Came in, ground stumps and left.  Made quick progress and were in and out.  I would definately call them again.
Response from Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
"Thanks for the review, we strive to achieve A's across the board I feel like we failed you in some way. What can we do to to make this better? Feel free to call"

David J.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
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Nancy M.
May 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
unknown

Adam S.
Feb 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Uses a front loader to remove snow giving more flexibility to move and remove snow. Did a great job removing built up snow.
Response from Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
"Thank you very much for calling me to remove your Hard pack, and also yesterday for calling me back to clear the snow again have a great winter I hope to work for you again soon. Jon"

Jolanda C.
Jan 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
After a heavy snow fall we desperately needed our steep driveway cleared. John came within hours of being called. Very quick & thorough - left a wide, clear path and plenty of room to park our vehicles. We now have an arrangement whereby he comes automatically. Highly recommend. Look forward to working with him this summer on clearing some land.
Response from Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
"Thank you very much for the work! A business is not a business with out customers. We are glad to have you as one of our valued customers."

Joan I.
Sep 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
he came in a timely manner, removed the stumps filled in the holes,
Response from Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
"Thank you for the work! Our success as a business could not be done without all of our customers! Thank you very much [member name removed] family."

Melissa C.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
It has been a real pleasure working with these people: they are all personable and competent. There were a few glitches in communication but overall they finished work ahead of schedule with no damage to any of our structures, and tidied up nicely.

Christopher D.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
unknown

Sara T.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Excellent experience

Christopher D.
Sep 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Honestly...a job well done.  They came out and gave me an estimate of both the time and the price it would take to remove my tree.  They were done in just under 2 hours.  That included the limbs chipped and the stump ground down.  Very professional, from the service to the way they were dressed.  I have, and will continue to recommend them. 

Wendy S.
Aug 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1
Great Service, and Fantastic Work! When we purchased our home, we needed help in removing some horrible stumps that were in the yard. We hired Fairbanks Stump Grinders to help us remove them. Jon did a great job, left the area clean, and made sure we were happy with the work performed before he billed us. The service was quick, and the cost was minimumal.  We respected and enjoyed Jon so much that we asked for his assistance on a much larger job that needed both stump removal, and wood chipping on about 1.2 acre property; Which he cleared in just a few visits. The 1.2 acre property was an abandoned community playground/park that was being rebuilt - Which Jon complete free of charge for the neighborhood kids, and their families. There is only one person we would recommend you call, and that is Jon at Fairbanks Stump Grinders!
Response from Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
"Glad to be of service. It is nice when we can bring our experience and equipment to help better the neighbor hood we live in thanks (member name removed) I look forward to helping finish this project sometime in the summer of 2013."

Martin C.
May 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
They are the only company I have ever used for tree service. The work they did was excellent. They were polite, professional and punctual. They cleaned up when they were done. They didn't tear up my yard at all. They are an all-around great company.
Response from Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing
"Thank you very much for your kind words! As a one man band I strive to do my best every time and every where! It means a great deal to me when my efforts are noticed by great customers such as your self! Thanks, JON"

Tryna A.
Apr 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
We felt very satisfied with everything.  The price, the professionalism, the time involved and the overall job was excellent.

Jon O.
Apr 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
from Phone call to payment took all of about 4 hours he came right over fired up his machine and worked our 3 stumps for about an hour.  he spent about 20 min. talking to us about how to properly seed and water the area where the stumps were.  what a wealth of Knowledge this guy is! 

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FAQ

Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing offers free project estimates.

No, Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing offers emergency services.

No, Fairbanks Stump Grinders/Yellow Snow Plowing does not offer warranties.