Stump Grinding & Removal

Why You Should Remove Tree Stumps

Many homeowners think they can just leave a stump and forget about it. Unfortunately, old stumps cause more trouble than you might expect. They continue to send up new shoots, forcing you to keep cutting back sprouts. They make mowing your lawn frustrating as you navigate around them. They also become homes for unwanted insects and fungi that can spread to healthy plants nearby.

Here is what happens when you leave a stump in your yard:

• •Stumps attract termites, beetles, ants, and other wood-boring insects
• •Fungi and mushrooms grow on decaying stumps and can spread disease
• •Root systems continue growing underground, potentially damaging foundations and pipes
• •Stumps create safety hazards, especially for children playing in the yard
• •They prevent you from planting new trees, building structures, or landscaping the area
• •Stumps reduce your property's curb appeal and overall value

Removing the stump right after tree removal saves you from these headaches and lets you use your yard the way you want.

How Stump Grinding Works

Stump grinding is the fastest and most effective way to remove a tree stump. We use a powerful stump grinder machine with a rotating cutting wheel that chips away the stump and major roots. The grinder reduces the entire stump to small wood chips, grinding it down below ground level so you can cover the area with soil and plant grass or other landscaping.

The Process Step by Step

First, we inspect the stump and clear the area around it. We check for rocks, metal, or other objects that could damage the grinder. Then we position the stump grinder and begin chipping away the wood, working from the top down and from the outside in. We grind the stump several inches below ground level, which is deep enough for most landscaping projects.

The grinding process creates a pile of wood chips and mulch. You can use these chips as mulch in your garden beds, or we can haul them away as part of the service. We fill the hole with the remaining chips and soil, leaving the area level and ready for whatever you have planned. If you are clearing multiple stumps for a construction project, we also offer land and lot clearing services.

Complete Stump Removal vs Grinding

Stump grinding handles most situations, but sometimes you need complete stump removal. Full removal means digging out the entire stump and root system, which is more labor-intensive and leaves a larger hole. We recommend complete removal when you are building on the site, installing a pool, or need to eliminate all traces of the root system. For typical yard situations, grinding is faster, more affordable, and gets the job done perfectly.

Our team can advise you on the best approach for your specific situation. We have the equipment and experience to handle both methods professionally. Whether you have one small stump or several large ones, we can clear them efficiently. We also handle tree removal and stump grinding as a complete package if you need both services.

Frequently Asked Questions