Answers to Your Questions
About Tree Stump Grinding
Clear, honest answers from professionals. Learn what to expect, how pricing works, and why stump grinding is the safest and most effective solution for your property.
How long will the tree stump grinding process take?
For one tree stump, the process can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours. It depends on the location of the stump, the size of the stump, the health of the tree that was removed, and more.
Will stump grinding remove the tree roots?
Stump grinding only removes some of the tree’s roots. We grind the stump about 6 to 8 inches below ground level. Roots spread outward and downward, so some roots will remain underground. This is why replanting in the same spot is usually not possible.
What happens to the wood from the tree stump after it is ground?
Stump grinding produces a large amount of wood chips. These can be used as mulch
on-site or placed in green waste.
Because the stump volume is removed, a hole remains. Chips can be shoveled back in
to decompose, or soil can be added to level the area.
Will you add grass seed to the area where the stump was ground?
As an additional service, we can fill the hole with screened topsoil and cover it with grass seed and straw mulch. In most cases, the area looks like nothing ever happened.