Residential Stump Grinding
From a single backyard eyesore to a whole property cleared — ground below grade so you can reclaim your yard.
Veteran-Owned • Fully Insured • Vernon, CT
Stumps Don't Stand a Chance.
Professional stump grinding done with military discipline — prompt service, precision work, and a property left cleaner than we found it. Integrity. Precision. Results.
- 5.0★ on Angi & HomeAdvisor
- Free Estimates
- Fully Insured
- Veteran Owned & Operated
Our Mission
The Same Standard We Served By.
At Sergeant Major Stump Grinding LLC, owner-operator Brian Moulton brings the same discipline, integrity, and commitment to excellence that defined 33 years of military service to every job. As a veteran-owned and operated business, we understand the value of trust, reliability, and hard work.
Our mission is simple: deliver prompt service, perform quality work, and leave your property better than we found it.
— Brian Moulton, Owner & Operator
Prompt Service
When you call, we answer. If we miss your call, we call you back — every time.
Dependability
We show up when we say we will, and we do exactly what we promise.
Quality Work
Hundreds of stumps ground with precision and care. No shortcuts, no excuses.
Respect for Property
We leave your yard cleaner and better than it was before.
Our Services
Boots on the Ground, Stumps off Your Property
Safe, efficient stump grinding for residential and commercial properties — with minimal impact to your landscape and a full cleanup when the mission's complete.
Commercial Stump Grinding
Reliable, scheduled service for property managers, municipalities, landscapers, and businesses — done on time.
Low-Impact Removal
Precise grinding that protects your turf, beds, and hardscape. We work clean and tread light.
Cleanup & Restoration
We haul off or backfill the grindings and tidy the site, leaving your property looking its best.
Free Estimates
Clear, honest, no-obligation quotes. We tell you exactly what it costs before any work begins.
Fast & Emergency Service
Storm damage or a tight deadline? We respond quickly and get the job done when you need it.
Caught on Camera
See It In Action
A 39-foot run of stump and roots wedged between the road and the sidewalk in Vernon — ground out in a single day. Sound off, watch the chips fly.
- Tight, obstacle-heavy job site
- Ground below grade, edge to edge
- Site cleaned up when the dust settled
From the Field
Recent Work
Real jobs from around the area. Follow along on Facebook for the latest.
Why Choose Us
Discipline You Can See in the Details
01
Veteran-Owned & Operated
Integrity and accountability are at the core of everything we do.
02
Fully Insured
Your property and your peace of mind are protected on every job.
03
Proven Experience
Decades of leadership and hundreds of successful jobs — we know how to get it done right.
04
Customer-First Approach
Clear communication, honest pricing, and results you can trust.
Area of Operations
Proudly Serving Vernon & North-Central Connecticut
Based in Vernon, CT, we cover Tolland County and the surrounding region. If you don't see your town listed, reach out — if you're nearby, we'll be there.
- Vernon
- Ellington
- Tolland
- Manchester
- South Windsor
- East Windsor
- Newington
- Berlin
- Wethersfield
- Windsor
- Hartford
- East Hartford
- Bolton
- Coventry
- Willington
- Stafford
- Somers
- Enfield
- Glastonbury
- Andover
- Hebron
- Storrs / Mansfield
After-Action Reports
Rated 5.0★ by the People We Serve
Verified feedback from customers on Angi and HomeAdvisor. (Paraphrased for length.)
★★★★★
First to respond, showed up exactly when promised, and charged precisely what he quoted — then cleaned everything up before leaving. Couldn't ask for more.
★★★★★
I called on a Friday and asked if he could take out a big stump the next day. He showed up Saturday and did a fantastic job. I've already recommended him to friends.
★★★★★
Called Wednesday, had a quote the same day, and the stump was gone by Saturday. Fast turnaround, fair prices, and professional from start to finish.
★★★★★
His equipment was spotless and his safety protocols were excellent. The finished work was incredibly neat — a true professional.
★★★★★
Punctual, professional, and he really knows his trade. The grinding was done efficiently and the yard looked better than before.
★★★★★
Easy to talk to, courteous, and honest about pricing. He did exactly what was asked and left the site cleaner than he found it. Love that he's a veteran.
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Call Sergeant Major Stump Grinding LLC today — because when we say we'll do something, we do it.
- Call or Text(860) 707-8950
- Emailbrian@sgmstump.com
- Based InVernon, CT — Serving Tolland County & Beyond
- HoursSeven days a week, by appointment • Emergency service available
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