Hartford, Tolland & Litchfield Counties · Pioneer Valley
Shrub and Bush Removal in Connecticut & Western Massachusetts
Overgrown shrubs and tired foundation plantings make a well-kept property look neglected. Cutting them back only buys a season: the root ball is still in the ground, and by next summer it's back. We dig shrubs and bushes out completely, root and all, so the bed is clear for good and ready for whatever you want to put there instead.
Before
AfterRemoval, not trimming
Dug out at the root, not just cut back
The difference between shrub removal and shrub trimming is what's left underground. A landscaper with loppers takes the top off. We take the whole plant, including the root ball, so nothing regrows and nothing has to be dealt with again in two years. When we're done, the bed is clean, level, and ready to replant, sod, mulch, or leave open.
Before
AfterWhat we remove
The shrubs that were the right size fifteen years ago
Foundation plantings
Foundation plantings that have outgrown the front of the house.
Overgrown hedge rows
Hedge rows along a property line or driveway.
The usual suspects
Old yews, junipers, boxwoods, forsythia, burning bush, and the rest of the usual suspects that were the right size fifteen years ago and aren't anymore.
One shrub or the whole front
Single shrubs, a full row, or everything across the front of the house.
Leftover shrub stumps
We also pull old shrub and bush stumps left behind after someone cut the tops off.
Ready for what's next
The bed is left clean and level, ready to replant, sod, mulch or leave open.
What to expect
Compact equipment, clean work
Shrubs and stumps on the same trip
Have a stump in the yard too? We take care of both while we're there.
Fits through a 36-inch gate
Our equipment is compact, so backyards, fenced-in beds and tight side-yard access aren't a problem.
Left better than we found it
We work cleanly and leave the property better than we found it.
The process
How a shrub removal job works
Text us a photo
Send a picture of the shrubs and your town to 860-999-3851, and we’ll get you a quote.
We get you on the schedule
Most jobs are scheduled within the week.
We dig them out
Each shrub is cut down and the root ball comes out with it.
You get a clean bed
We leave it level and ready to replant, sod, mulch or leave open.
Shrubs and stumps in one visit
One trip, the whole yard handled
Got a stump in the yard and tired shrubs by the house? We handle both on the same trip. The stump gets ground below grade, the shrubs come out root and all, and you only schedule once.
Planting something new?
Want something new planted where the old shrubs were? See our tree and shrub planting page.
Where we remove shrubs
Hartford, Tolland and Litchfield Counties, plus the Pioneer Valley
We remove shrubs and bushes throughout Hartford, Tolland and Litchfield Counties in Connecticut and the Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts, including these towns. Don’t see your town? Call or text, we probably cover it.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does shrub removal cost?
It depends on how many shrubs there are, how big they’ve gotten, how deep the roots go and how easy they are to reach. Text us a photo and we’ll give you a clear price up front, with no surprises once we’re there.
Do you remove the roots?
Yes. We take out the root ball, not just the top, so nothing grows back.
Can you grind out a shrub or bush stump?
Shrub stumps come out cleaner and faster when they’re dug out than when they’re ground, so that’s how we do it. If the shrub’s already been cut down, we’ll remove the stump and roots that are left.
Can you take out a whole hedge row or everything in front of the house?
Yes. One shrub, a full row, or every foundation planting.
What happens to the shrubs and debris?
Whatever works best for you. We can haul it all away, or pile it wherever you’d like on your property. Just let us know when you book.
Can you grind a tree stump on the same visit?
Yes. Plenty of customers have both, and we take care of them in one trip.
Can you get into a fenced backyard?
Yes. Our equipment fits through a standard 36-inch gate.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Fully licensed and insured, and owner-operated.
Ready to clear out those shrubs?
Call or text a photo to 860-999-3851 for a free quote. Most jobs scheduled within the week.