Grinding removes the stump and major surface roots down below grade using a grinding wheel, leaving wood chips behind that can be used as mulch or hauled away. Full excavation, which pulls the entire root ball out of the ground, is reserved for cases where a new structure or driveway will sit directly over that spot.
We bring grinding equipment sized to the stump and site, from tight backyard gates to driveway-accessible stumps.
Stumps are ground to a consistent depth below grade, not just flush with the soil surface, so nothing surfaces later.
Chips and debris are handled the way you choose, hauled off or left as mulch, and the work area is raked clean before we go.
Ground grinding leaves the area level enough to replant or lay sod right away.
Stump and major roots ground down to a depth that clears the area for replanting.
Wood chips hauled away, or left on site as mulch if you would rather keep them.
Area leveled and cleared so it is ready for sod, new planting, or hardscape.
We look at stump size, root spread, and access to the site before quoting the job.
We check for shallow utility lines and nearby hardscape before grinding begins.
The stump and major surface roots are ground down below grade with a grinding wheel.
Chips are hauled away or left on site as mulch, based on what you'd prefer, and the area is raked clean.
Grinding leaves a shallow depression where the stump used to be, since ground wood settles as it breaks down. We backfill with topsoil, tamp it in, and grade it level with the surrounding yard so the spot is ready for sod, seed, or new planting instead of sitting as a bare patch.
Typically at least 6 to 12 inches below grade, deep enough that replanting or sod can go directly over the area.
The stump itself will not regrow once ground below grade. Some root suckers can appear temporarily on certain species and are easy to remove if they show up.
We recommend backfilling with soil first. Once that settles, the area is ready for sod or new planting.
Stump diameter, the number of stumps, and site access are the main factors in pricing.