Stump Grinding

About Stump Grinding

The process of stump grinding utilizes specialized equipment, usually called a Stump Grinder, but occasionally Stump Cutter.

Stump Cutter is the more accurate term though since the spinning wheel has an array of carbide tipped teeth, which cut, not grind. But, let's not go against the grain, so grinding it is!

The grinding begins above ground, cutting away all visible parts of the stump and any diverging exposed roots.

The process continues below grade to a sufficient depth for the post-project use case.

Some of those use cases:

Grass or sod - 4" to 6"

Sidewalk - 8" to 12"

Vegetable Garden - 6" to 12"

New tree - 12" or more

Tired of tripping over it - Flush to 2"

Not hitting with mower - Flush to 2"

Generally, if you're project will require more than a 12 of" depth, you should look at the Removal option.

The grinding process creates a mix of wood chips and soil, which can become quite voluminous, like this:

Some contractors will leave that giant mess for you to deal with;

NOT US!
See our work

You should always ask if the left over grindings will be removed!

Learn more about how we deal with the left overs on the FAQ page!

Questions?

Just reach out and ask!