Know Your Options
Grinding or Full Removal — What's the Difference?
Both get rid of the stump — but in different ways and at different price points. Here's what each one means so you can decide what's right for your yard.
Stump Grinding
Grind the stump down below ground level — fast, affordable, and effective.
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Stump ground 6–12 inches below the surface
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Roots stay in the ground and naturally decompose
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Grindings left as mulch or hauled away — your choice
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Area can be replanted or sodded over
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Faster and lower cost than full removal
Full Stump Removal
Remove the entire stump and root ball — nothing left underground.
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Entire stump and root system excavated
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Hole filled and area ready for construction or planting
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No underground decay — full clean slate
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Required for foundation work or major landscaping
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More involved but the most thorough option
We Handle Any Stump Situation
Whether it's a fresh cut or a stump that's been sitting in your yard for years, Roots has the equipment and experience to take care of it.
Having a tree removed? Add stump grinding at the same time and save — we're already there with the equipment. No need to schedule a second visit.
That stump that's been in your yard for years — rotting, attracting bugs, tripping the kids? We grind those down just as easily as fresh ones.
Have more than one stump to deal with? We handle multiple stumps in a single visit and can often give you a better rate for bundling them together.
Stumps close to fences, foundations, or landscaping require careful technique. We work tight spaces safely with our equipment and experience.
Some stumps keep trying to grow back. Grinding below the surface stops regrowth and eliminates the root system's ability to send up new shoots.
Building a deck, shed, fence, or addition? Stumps in the way need to be fully removed — roots and all — before any ground work can begin.
What Happens After
What to Do With the Grindings
After we grind, you've got options for what happens to the wood chips and the hole left behind. We'll do whatever works best for you.
What Homeowners Ask Us
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Leave the Wood
Want to keep the logs for firewood or a future project? We'll cut, split, and stack it wherever you'd like on your property.
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Leave the Stump
Don't need the stump removed? No problem. We'll take the tree and leave the stump in place — and you can always call us back to grind it later.
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Leave the Brush
If you'd rather keep the brush for a brush pile or wildlife habitat on your property, just let us know and we'll skip the chipper.
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Haul it all Away
Prefer a completely clean slate? We haul away every piece — wood, brush, stump grindings, and debris. Your yard will look like the tree was never there.
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Mix & Match
Keep the wood, haul the brush, leave the grindings — whatever combination works for you. Just tell us when we come out for the estimate.
YOUR JOB. YOUR WAY.
We Work the Way You Want
Every job is different — and every homeowner has different needs. Tell us what you want done and what you want left behind. We'll customize the job around you.
Ready to Get Rid of That Stump
Free estimates. No pressure. A family that stands behind every job since 1997.