I have been cutting trees and removing stumps since 1985. I am small business owner that knows the importance of quality work & good customer service. I do all of my own work. I am fully insured with Erie Insurance and licensed by the PA State Attorney General, PA023543
Business highlights
30 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
STUMP REMOVAL OF ALL SIZES, LARGE OR SMALL SHRUB REMOVAL, SHRUB TRIMMING, SMALL TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING, TREES 25 FEET AND SMALLER, STORM DAMAGE CLEANUP, YARD CLEANUP, DEBRIS REMOVAL,
went great! Greg was responsive, flexible and extremely accommodating with our quote process. We rent. We had to get separate quotes for every tree and bush we had removed, get the quote approved by the landlord, make payment arrangements between parties and so forth. Greg flowed with the process and worked with us in a fast, responsive manner. He not only agreed to very odd business terms but scheduled and completed the job DURING WINTER - quickly (within 2 weeks of calling). His team and subcontractors were fast, professional and very clean. Our stumps are gone and our yard looks better than ever. Thank you STS! We will definitely work with you and our landlord on other yard improvements!
Description of Work: Cut down and stumped giant 60 year old silver maple, stumped 20 year old birch stump, removed 20 year old birch tree we had cut down, removed and stumped two 40 year old giant lilac bushes. Removed and chipped all debris.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,250
Elizabeth S.
03/2014
5.0
lawn service, tree service
 + 0 more
It went without a hitch...came, cut, cleaned up and did an excellent job.
Description of Work: removed 2 med tree and grind stumps
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$220
RAYMOND M.
11/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Greg, Cut down the tree and removed the stump by himself. After removing the stump,he cleaned the surround area,better than any of the prior tree removal service I have had in the past. HE also told me how the care for the area next spring. I would recomment sts stump removal to anyone .
Description of Work: Cut down hte tree and removed the stump
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
T B.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Prompt reply to quote request. Very professional, very friendly. Removed several trees and stumps. Excellent cleanup. Would not hesitate to call again.
Description of Work: Removed several trees on property.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Lee H.
09/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Wonderful service. Really appreciated the clean up aspects. Called back immediately after first inquiry. Project complete in three days from our call. Highly recommend.
Description of Work: Removed three stumps, removed all the material, raked area for seeding
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$275
Scott S.
07/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Greg provided a quote for the large stump promptly, but I wasn't able to get the work done right away owing to death in the family. Called back after a month, and set a date to remove the large stump and asked for a quote for the 2 small stumps. However, because of the weather, he wasn't able to do the work on the planned date. After a couple of attempts to reschedule, Greg firmed up an early morning appointment and offered to remove the additional 2 stumps for no additional charge as he felt bad about not getting large stump removed when originally scheduled. Cleaned up all of the grindings from the bed and lawn. I asked if he would take a cart load of rotting firewood. He agreed, which saved me the cost and effort to dispose, Great service and very friendly.
Description of Work: Grind down one large and two small stumps
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Sandy C.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Gregg did a great job taking out the tree stumps and cleaning up the areas. When I contacted him he called back in a few hours and had the job done a few days later. You can see he is a hard worker and takes pride in the job he does and wants to please his customers. We are very happy we selected STS Stump Removal and would use again.
Description of Work: Removed several tree stumps
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Jonathan W.
06/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
I have to say this is one of the best experiences I have ever had. It may have been a small job, but I have had other small jobs that became horror stories. First of all I received a call back the first day. The estimate was done that evening and he arrived on time. The next day the bushes were removed. Efficient, professional, good clean-up. Had the right equipment too! Now we know how a stump is supposed to be removed!
Description of Work: I had 3 very large forsythia bushes removed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Steven A.
05/2013
1.0
tree service
 + -1 more
I am writing to tell you that STS Stump Removal Service never even did me the courtesy of a return call to tell me that they could or could not perform the services required after I called to try and schedule an appointment.
Description of Work: none
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Response from STS STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE
I thought I did. Weren't you the one with concrete in the front tree? I left you a competitors name to call instead.
Aaron S.
05/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
I contacted this company while the contact person was out of town. He promptly emailed me back and with emailed pictures he was able to give me an estimate for the labor. Price was fair.
Description of Work: Estimate for stump grinding.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Lorne H.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
I submitted a contact form on their company's website on Sunday, April 14th. Gregg from STS called me within an hour or two of submitting the form. He let me know he would be out as soon as possible to give me an estimate, which turned out to be later that afternoon! He left an estimate in my door of $225 which I felt to be very reasonable and he also called me on my cell phone to explain what the estimate was for and describe the work he would perform. He was always very friendly and professional when I spoke with him. I told him he could proceed with the work whenever he is available. He told me it would be either Friday or Saturday when he would be able to get to it which was perfectly acceptable to me. I received a call from him Tuesday afternoon saying that he was all done. Apparently, he wanted to get ahead of the weather that was moving in and get this done. This makes the entire time span from when I contacted Gregg to completion of the job something like 72 hours! I came home and inspected the work and it looked great, he left the area clean and filled in any holes. If I ever have stump work to do again I will be reaching out to Gregg in the future.
Description of Work: Removal of 4 tree stumps, 2 small, 2 medium sized stumps and all associated above ground roots.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Julie S.
04/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Gregg is professional and personable, asked the right questions and offered great advice without overcomplicating the project. He provided an estimated the same day as I called and the project was scheduled approx. 2 weeks from day of estimate - in consideration of our schedule, his schedule, and snow/access to the backyard. They arrived punctually, worked efficiently, cleaned up completely, and confirmed that everything was done to our satisfaction - which it was. Working with Gregg has been our BEST contractor experience since moving to the South Hills area last summer, and a top experience overall even from our previous homes in Central Pa and Charlotte, NC.
Description of Work: STS removed 2 dying mature black cherry trees, an unwanted ornamental maple, 5-6 medium/medium-small pines, a medium-small oak and several existing stumps. They also removed a large pile of tree debris we had cut last fall, and cut and stacked the cherry wood for our use later.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750
Michele L.
03/2013
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Everything went great. I called and left a message. He responded that day. He came out and took a look and gave us an estimate the next day. He showed up when he said he would, and he got everything done quickly and right. And he left the area and driveway cleaner than before he got here! Overall, he was detailed and got the job done.
Description of Work: Gregg and a couple other guys removed a ~20 foot arbor vitae, ~ 20 foot pine tree, and a medium sized hardwood tree. He also removed the stumps and about 7 to 8 shrubbery stumps that we had cut down the previous summer. He left the hardwood for firewood and chipped the rest.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,250
Julie S.
06/2012
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Overall the service provided was excellent. The prices were fair and Mr Vargo was very professional in his dealings with us. He responded to our requests promptly and was very personable.
Description of Work: Mr Vargo provided excellent service for two trees we wanted removed from the property. He came early in the week and provided an estimate for the job. He came promptly when he stated he would later in the week and removed the two trees and associated waste completely. He left the area serviced very clean and the area where the trees were removed is ready to be restored to a grass covered area in the near future.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Christopher B.
06/2012
5.0
lawn service, tree service
 + 0 more
It went very well. I was very happy with the price and job that he did. The price was very good. I was very happy with the quality. I was very happy with the professionalism. He showed up on time when he said he was going to. He finished up and cleaned up quickly. I would definitely refer this company.
Description of Work: STS Stump Removal Service removed three large stumps that were in my yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$725
Paul S.
05/2012
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Promptly returned my initial call and provided same day response to complete work Price was reasonable and the site was cleaned up as promised. An excellent experience in all ways and will recommend to others.
Description of Work: Removed small tree stump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$75
Christopher B.
05/2012
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
I called Gregg to schedule an estimate and he showed up promptly at the time that he said he'd be there. I found the estimate to be very reasonable. He called me 2 days before the job was scheduled to confirm that he would be coming out, and said to expect him to arrive at 9 AM. He arrived on time and got to work immediately. His promptness and professionalism were greatly appreciated, since I have had negative experiences with other people that I have hired to work around my house who showed up hours late or not at all and who didn't bother to call to let me know that they were running late. Gregg worked several hours on the stumps, cleaned up my yard and driveway, and invited me to take a look around to confirm that I was satisfied with everything. I'm very pleased with the job and would hire him again or recomend him to a friend without any hesitation.
Description of Work: Removed 3 large stumps from my yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$725
Jacqueline H.
04/2012
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Quick response, courteous, great clean-up and reasonably priced. Thanks for your help
Description of Work: Removed 5 bushes and a tree stump
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$475
Dawn C.
04/2012
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Im extremely happy with the service, the yard looks great!!
Description of Work: He removed all the bushes in my front yard, around the driveway and the side of house then removed a VERY large stump and a smaller one. Gregg is one of the nicest people I have ever met. I would recommend them to anyone!!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Lynn M.
04/2012
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
FANTASTIC! Our call for an estimate was returned promptly. He came that evening and gave us an estimate on the spot. My husband and I were anticipating a much higher cost with the amount of work that was required. We were both shocked and very thankful for the low cost! We made arrangements for him to come a week later but he was able to come 2 days laters! Very professional, efficient, courteous. The yard looks absolutely fabulous! You can't even tell where the trees were. Our neighbors, friends, family all were very impressed with the quality of work and especially the price. We have more work that will need to be done in the future and will definitely be using STS Stump Removal.
Description of Work: We had a variety of stump sizes removed from our yard. One was a large cherry tree stump.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Jacqueline J.
10/2011
5.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Gregg returned my call promptly and, after he examined my property, we agreed on a price. We set up a mutually agreeable date; Dave showed up on time, with his crew, and went to work. I was amazed at how quickly and efficiently they worked. In just a few hours, my back yard seemed to double in size with all the greenery cut down. They did exactly what I wanted and I will definitely hire them again if such a need arises. They were great!
Description of Work: There was years' worth of underbrush, small trees, two large trees, and shrubs that needed to be removed and carted away.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Paula S.
07/2011
5.0
lawn service, tree service
 + 0 more
Beautifully. We talked on the phone, and then I emailed photos of the stumps (with a coffee can in the picture so he could determine the size of the stump by comparing it with the can). He emailed the estimate, and then we spoke to finalize the date and time. When he arrived, he met a neighbor who showed him the stumps. The work was done fast - before I got home from work.
Description of Work: Removed three extremely large stumps, including one that was upturned during a storm, from very inaccessible places. To get to one location, he made the extra effort to move part of a stacked-stone wall to get his equipment in -- and then returned the wall to its original state -- for no extra charge! Very professional, excellent job. My neighbor and I both highly recommend this company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Ralph S.
05/2011
5.0
lawn service, tree service
 + 0 more
I made an appointment for STS to come and look at the dead tree and provide an estimate. I was given an estimate on the spot. STS was then able to do the job within the next two weeks, which was acceptable. The work was performed as scheduled and was neatly done. As I was not at home when the work was completed, STS followed up with a phone call to ensure that I was satisfied with the work performed.
Description of Work: Remove a dead plum tree, including the stump, from my front yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Bruce D.
05/2011
5.0
lawn service, tree service
 + 0 more
The stump was a concern due to its proximity to the concrete sidewalk, but Gregg removed it with no damage to the walk. His service was fast and he cleaned the area of debris once completed. Excellent job.
Description of Work: Gregg did a quick, professional, complete job in removing the tree stump from my front yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
Bill S.
10/2010
4.0
tree service
 + -1 more
Called vendor and he came out within two days (on way home from vacation). Work was completed within another two days. He was professional and presented options about removal or not. Well satisfied and wouild use again if appropriate.
Description of Work: Storm had caused medium sized branch to fall on neighbors fence. vendor removed branch from fence, cut up, cut additional vines and staged debris.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Response from STS STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE
I was wondering why the quality, professionalism, and overall grade were only a B grade and not an A.
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Service Categories
Tree Service,
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Landscaping
FAQ
STS STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
STS STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, STS STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE offers free project estimates.
No, STS STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, STS STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, STS STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE offers emergency services.
No, STS STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE does not offer warranties.
STS STUMP REMOVAL SERVICE offers the following services: STUMP REMOVAL OF ALL SIZES, LARGE OR SMALL SHRUB REMOVAL, SHRUB TRIMMING, SMALL TREE REMOVAL/TRIMMING, TREES 25 FEET AND SMALLER, STORM DAMAGE CLEANUP, YARD CLEANUP, DEBRIS REMOVAL,