# Johnny's Stump Grinding & More

**Trade:** Tree Services · **Address:** Streeter Hill Rd, North Falmouth, MA 02556 · **Phone:** (774) 263-9183 · **Website:** http://www.johnnysstumpgrindingandmore.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.9/5** (high confidence) — from 39 reviews across 5 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Johnny's Stump Grinding & More is a one-man Upper Cape operation run by Johnny Castleberry, who started the company in 2012. It's veteran-owned and first-responder-owned, according to both the company's own site and HomeAdvisor's listing.

The record is about as clean as they come: 39 reviews across five platforms, every one of them five stars except a single 4.5. In a 2025 review, one customer described John clearing more than 30 stumps, small and large, in a single day; in a 2022 review, another said he'd handled stumps ranging from 3 inches to more than 50 inches in diameter across multiple visits. A recurring detail across the years: John himself answers the phone and shows up when he says he will — in a 2022 review, a customer specifically noted reaching him directly on the first call rather than routing through office staff.

Reviewers consistently mention fair, upfront pricing and thorough cleanup afterward, and several describe tricky jobs — a stump ground down right next to a gas line and an asphalt driveway in a 2023 review, and, in another 2023 review, a tangled cluster of large stumps that other companies couldn't figure out how to remove cleanly. A number of customers say they've used him more than once.

Angi and HomeAdvisor both show a perfect 5.0 rating from 37 reviews each. For stump grinding on the Upper Cape, especially an awkward or oversized job, the reviews describe a responsive, hands-on owner-operator who's been doing exactly this since 2012.

**Strengths:**
- Big jobs in a day — cleared 30+ stumps in a single visit
- Wide size range — handles stumps from a few inches to 50+ inches
- Direct communication — reviewers reach the owner personally
- Handles tough spots — works safely near gas lines and pavement

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Self-reported veteran-owned and first-responder-owned; also listed as veteran-owned by HomeAdvisor _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.johnnysstumpgrindingandmore.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Veteran-owned, First-responder-owned”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JohnnysStumpGrinding.127201996.html) — “Stated ownership (HomeAdvisor): Veteran-owned”
- Self-reported founded in 2012 by owner Johnny Castleberry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.johnnysstumpgrindingandmore.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Johnny started his own company in 2012.”
  - [Official Website](http://www.johnnysstumpgrindingandmore.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Owner/operator Johnny Castleberry.”
- Cleared over 30 stumps of varying sizes in a single day _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oR05YZDJkSGhOTWtoc1ZqRnNkbFZEYkdrMk9HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4247d86cef4866d6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhGNXd2dHhNMkhsVjFsdlVDbGk2OGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Fast on the spot estimate, great text communication. We had over 30 stumps,sm.and lg.John got the full job done in one day!! Would Highly…”
- Handles a wide range of stump sizes, from 3 inches to over 50 inches in diameter _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPdGJDdEtBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4247d86cef4866d6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOtbCtKA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John was fair with estimates, and timely! We’ve used his company numerous times and have been happy with each experience. He has addresse…”
- Reviewers consistently praise direct communication and reaching the owner personally _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPbGQ2Wk5BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4247d86cef4866d6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOld6ZNA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Simply solution with excellent results. 1 phone call with a live person that answered! Spoke directly with John. Best part was that he ca…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPaGUySHBBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4247d86cef4866d6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOhe2HpAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John was very responsive and cleaned up everything very well.
We have used him several times and would use him again😎”
- Handles technically difficult jobs near utilities and pavement _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-falmouth/johnnys-stump-grinding-more-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ Johnny did a great grinding a difficult stump - very close to asphalt drive and gas line. Price was very reasonable. Communications befor…”
- Angi and HomeAdvisor both show a perfect 5.0 rating from 37 reviews each _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-falmouth/johnnys-stump-grinding-more-reviews-1.htm) — “Angi: 5.0★ from 37 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JohnnysStumpGrinding.127201996.html) — “HomeAdvisor: 5.0★ from 37 ratings”
  - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JohnnysStumpGrinding.127201996.html) — “HomeAdvisor star distribution: 100% 5★ (of 37 ratings)”
- Removes large, tangled, or hard-to-access stumps other companies turned down _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-falmouth/johnnys-stump-grinding-more-reviews-1.htm) — “5★ A messy, tough job....getting rid of great big and tangled tree stumps spoiling your garden edge. No one else had an idea of how to do it…”
- Specializes in Tree Services _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](http://www.johnnysstumpgrindingandmore.com) — “Johnny's Stump Grinding & More provides stump grinding services throughout the upper Cape.”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oR05YZDJkSGhOTWtoc1ZqRnNkbFZEYkdrMk9HYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x4247d86cef4866d6!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhGNXd2dHhNMkhsVjFsdlVDbGk2OGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Fast on the spot estimate, great text communication. We had over 30 stumps,sm.and lg.John got the full job done in one day!! Would Highly…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNPdGJDdEtBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x4247d86cef4866d6!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICOtbCtKA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ John was fair with estimates, and timely! We’ve used his company numerous times and have been happy with each experience. He has addresse…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as veteran-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.
- Identifies as first-responder-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Johnny's%20Stump%20Grinding%20%26%20More&query_place_id=ChIJv7-FRxjIgy8R1mZI72zYR0I): 5.0★ from 18 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Johnny's%20Stump%20Grinding%20%26%20More&query_place_id=ChIJv7-FRxjIgy8R1mZI72zYR0I): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://www.johnnysstumpgrindingandmore.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/north-falmouth/johnnys-stump-grinding-more-reviews-1.htm): 5.0★ from 37 ratings
- [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.JohnnysStumpGrinding.127201996.html): 5.0★ from 37 ratings

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lora Lee Sylvia · 2025-07-29**: Fast on the spot estimate, great text communication. We had over 30 stumps,sm.and lg.John got the full job done in one day!! Would Highly recommend! TY
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paul Beachy · 2025-04-05**: Johnny's Stump Grinding did an amazing job! They were prompt, professional, and left my yard looking clean and stump-free. The before-and-after difference is incredible—highly recommend their services! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **5/5 · Angi · Tom M. · 2024-10-01**: Timely follow-up from initial inquiry. Estimate process and quoting made for a great customer experience and easy decision. Clear communication from beginning to end. Project was completed to our satisfaction in a timely manner. Really good experience. 10 out of 10 would recommend to a friend or col…
- **5/5 · Angi · Frank C. · 2024-10-01**: Easy to work with.
- **5/5 · Angi · Christine M. · 2024-09-01**: Very nice person. Showed up exactly when he said he would, got the job done, cleaned up after. PERFECT. Professional, personable
- **5/5 · Angi · Whitney K. · 2024-04-01**: Johnny was a pleasure to work with and did a great job!
- **5/5 · Angi · Jeff S. · 2024-04-01**: Courteous, timely, professional. Great friendly attitude- a pleasure
- **5/5 · Angi · Mary D. · 2024-02-01**: John was a pleasure to work with and will be calling again soon.
- **5/5 · Angi · John F. · 2023-09-01**: Although my project was fairly small, John jumped right on it because it was time sensitive for other planned work. Great communications. I will definitely use them again.
- **5/5 · Angi · Patrick D. · 2023-09-01**: Great experience with Johnny's Stump Grinding!! Was very responsive and even came out early for us so we could coordinate with fence install. Removed stump like it wasn't even there. Highly recommend!

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