Stump removal, take the whole stump and roots out for good.

When you need the ground completely clear, for a new build, a pool, or a clean replant, full stump removal extracts the stump and major root ball, not just the surface. It’s more invasive than grinding but leaves you with open ground. We’ll help you decide which approach fits your plans.

Local soil here is heavy Indiana clay, which holds water and can leave shallow-rooted trees unstable after a wet spell. EAB has killed a large share of Fort Wayne's ash trees — dead-ash removal is a major local need.

Not sure whether it’s time to call? These are the situations where Fort Wayne homeowners most often reach out to us:

• You’re not sure whether the tree is healthy, hazardous, or worth saving
• The job is near your house, a fence, or power lines
• You want it done safely, cleanly, and by an insured crew
• You’d rather have a professional handle the equipment and the risk

If any of these sound familiar, a free on-site assessment will tell you exactly where you stand, no obligation.

When you need the ground completely clear, for a new build, a pool, or a clean replant, full stump removal extracts the stump and major root ball, not just the surface. It’s more invasive than grinding but leaves you with open ground. We’ll help you decide which approach fits your plans.

• Surface & lateral root removal
• Hole backfilled with topsoil
• Debris hauled away
• Honest grind-vs-removal recommendation
• Full stump & root-ball extraction

Every stump removal job is a little different, so we start by looking at the specifics, the tree, the access, what’s around it, and the result you want, before we quote or touch anything. That on-site assessment is free, and it’s the only way to give you a number you can rely on.

Our crews carry the right equipment for the job and work to professional standards, protecting your lawn, fences, drives, and any lines on the property. When the work is done we chip, haul, and rake, then walk the site with you before we leave.

Because we have an ISA-certified arborist on staff, you also get judgment, not just labor. We’ll tell you honestly whether the work is necessary, whether there’s a better option, and how to keep your other trees healthy. That combination of skill and straight talk is what keeps Fort Wayne customers calling us back.

Our crews see a lot of oak, maple, ash, silver maple on local properties, each behaves differently when it comes down. Northeast Indiana weather is hard on trees: heavy summer thunderstorms & straight-line wind, winter ice & snow load, spring storm damage all take their toll over a season.

Doing this work right takes the proper equipment, trained people, and real insurance. Fort Wayne Tree Services brings all three, plus an ISA-certified arborist who can tell you when a tree can be saved instead of removed.

1. Free on-site estimate. We come out, assess the tree and the site, and give you a clear written quote, no pressure, no surprises.
2. Schedule the work. We lock in a date that works for you. Storm and hazard jobs jump the queue.
3. Safe, clean execution. Our insured crew does the work with proper rigging and protects your lawn, fences, and lines.
4. Cleanup & walkthrough. We chip, haul, rake, and walk the site with you before we leave. You only pay when you’re satisfied.

Every property is different, so we quote each job on-site. The main factors:

• Stump & root-ball size: Bigger trees leave bigger, deeper root systems.
• Soil & access: Clay and tight access make extraction harder.
• Backfill & restoration: Topsoil and leveling to finish the area.

The only way to get an accurate number is a free on-site estimate, call FW Tree Services or request a quote online.

From the first call to the final rake, we keep it simple and transparent. You’ll get a real human who books a free on-site visit, an itemized written estimate you can actually understand, and a crew that shows up when we say we will. We protect your property as we work, communicate if anything changes, and don’t consider the job done until the site is clean and you’ve walked it with us.

No surprise charges, no high-pressure add-ons, and a straight answer if we think a tree can be saved rather than removed. That’s the standard we hold on every stump removal job, large or small.

It’s a small thing, but it matters: we treat your yard the way we’d want ours treated. That means laying down protection where heavy equipment runs, keeping the work area tidy as we go, and never leaving a mess of ruts, sawdust, and brush behind. The cleanup is part of the job, not an afterthought you have to chase us about.

Stump removal is skilled, sometimes dangerous work, and the most important question to ask any company is whether they carry insurance. Fort Wayne Tree Services carries full general liability and workers’ compensation, with proof available on request. If an uninsured crew is hurt on your property or drops a limb on your roof, you can be left liable, never worth the risk to save a few dollars.

The trees we work on most around Fort Wayne are oak, maple, ash, silver maple, Bradford pear, and each behaves differently. EAB has killed a large share of Fort Wayne's ash trees — dead-ash removal is a major local need. Fort Wayne is the 'City of Three Rivers' — riverbank lots mean soft soil and storm-prone mature trees.

Local soil is heavy Indiana clay, which holds water and can leave big trees shallow-rooted and storm-prone. Add heavy summer thunderstorms & straight-line wind in summer and winter ice & snow load in winter, and it’s easy to see why Fort Wayne properties need attentive, professional tree care rather than a once-a-decade afterthought.

Every stump removal job starts with a free, itemized written estimate, no obligation and no high-pressure sales. For larger jobs, we offer financing so an urgent removal or a big project doesn’t have to wait for the right month. Request your free estimate or call us to get on the schedule.

Fort Wayne Tree Services works throughout Fort Wayne and the surrounding towns, including New Haven, Huntertown, Leo-Cedarville, Grabill, Woodburn, Monroeville, and more. The City of Fort Wayne regulates removal of trees in the right-of-way; private-property removal generally needs no permit — confirm per municipality (New Haven, etc. differ). Wherever you are in the area, we’ll bring the right crew and equipment and leave the site clean.

Stump removal is one part of what we do. Many Fort Wayne customers pair it with tree removal, tree trimming & pruning, stump grinding & removal, emergency & storm damage tree service, or full storm cleanup. Tell us everything that needs attention and we’ll handle it in one visit and one estimate.