What you get
with the job.
No hidden line items, no return-trip surprises — what we put in writing is what you pay.
Below-grade grinding
We grind to a minimum 6 inches below ground level — deep enough that you can replant grass or sod over the spot without the old stump telegraphing through.
Surface root flush
Major surface roots radiating from the stump are ground flush so they're not catching mower blades a year from now.
Chip removal available
Grinding leaves a mountain of chips on the spot. On request we haul them away, or backfill with clean topsoil so you can sod immediately.
Yard protection
Plywood mats wherever the grinder crosses grass. Most jobs leave no visible track.
Underground utility check
811 call placed before grinding starts on any stump near a property line, sprinkler head, or service line. We verify before the wheel touches dirt.
Same-day with removals
If we removed the tree, we grind the stump the same visit by default. Saves you a second appointment.
From the call to the cleanup, four steps.
Things people ask before booking.
How deep do you grind?+
Minimum 6 inches below grade for a standard grind. We can go deeper (10–12") if you plan to replant a tree in the same spot or lay sod immediately.
Will the stump regrow?+
Some species (locust, willow, certain maples) can send up suckers from remaining root mass. If suckering is a known risk for your tree, we treat the wound with a stump killer as part of the job.
What about the surface roots radiating out?+
Standard service grinds the visible roots flush at the surface. If the roots have buckled a sidewalk or driveway, that's a different fix — we'll quote the root pruning separately.
Can I plant a new tree where the old one was?+
Yes, but wait 6–12 months and have us grind extra-deep up front. Fresh chips and remaining root mass tie up nitrogen as they decompose; new plantings struggle in a fresh stump bed without prep.
Do you take the chips with you?+
Chip haul-away is available on request. Many homeowners keep them as path mulch or compost — just tell us what you prefer when you book.
Same crew, related work.
Tree Removal
Hazardous, dead, or unwanted trees taken down with rigging, cranes, and zero damage to what surrounds them.
Tree Pruning
ANSI A300 pruning that improves structure, light, and long-term health — not just shape.
Cabling & Bracing
Structural support for split leaders, weak unions, and heritage trees worth saving.
Tell us about the tree.
Give us a call or send an email with a few details and we'll reach out within one business day to schedule the on-site visit.
Call (908) 540-8822