Stump grinding is the quickest way to make a stump disappear. We use a stump grinder to chew the stump into small chips, grinding it down below ground level so it is no longer in the way of your mower, your feet, or your plans for the yard.
How deep do we grind?
We grind the stump down below ground level, so what is left sits under the surface and out of sight. That leaves the ground level and usable again — no more stump to mow around.
What happens to the mulch and debris?
Grinding makes a pile of wood chips and soil. We can leave the chips for you to use as mulch or fill, rake them into the hole left by the stump, or haul them away — just tell us what you would like when you request your quote. If you would like us to haul off the debris, mention it in the message on the quote form and we will include it in the price. Typical prices are on our stump grinding cost guide.
Replanting and sod-ready results
Once a stump is ground down, most spots can be topped with soil and seeded or sodded. The ground settles a little as the chips underneath break down, so you may need to add a little topsoil later, but the spot is ready to become lawn or garden again. If you plan to plant a new tree right where the old one was, let us know — a full removal is sometimes the better choice for that, and we can talk you through it.
Surface root chasing
Large stumps often have surface roots running out across the yard that trip the mower and lift the lawn. We can chase those surface roots back with the grinder while we are on site, so the area around the stump is smooth again. Tell us about any problem roots in your quote request and we will include them.
Gate and access
Our grinder needs to reach the stump. Most backyards are fine, as long as there is a gate or opening the machine can fit through and a route that is not too steep or tight. If your yard has a narrow gate, a steep slope, or a stump tucked against a fence or building, tell us in the quote form — send a photo of the access if you can. We will let you know what we can do before we book the job.
Request a quote
Ready to get rid of that stump? Request a quote using the quote form — tell us how many stumps you have, roughly how big they are, and where they are, and we will get back to you with a price.