Stump grinding in Sacramento
We grind below grade so you can replant, pave, or just mow right over it. No trip hazards left behind. We want to make sure tree removal is as you want it.
A stump left flush to the ground is still a stump. It's a trip hazard, it's in the way of anything you want to plant or pour, and in Sacramento's heat it becomes a home for pests before it ever rots out. Grinding below grade solves all of that in an afternoon.
We bundle grinding with a removal or book it on its own, and we're happy to take on old stumps another crew left behind. Surface roots running along a walkway or driveway can go at the same time.
You choose what happens to the grindings. Most people have us backfill the hole with them so the spot settles level, but we'll haul them off if you'd rather start with clean soil for replanting.
What's included
What you get with stump grinding
- Grinding below grade, not just flush to the ground
- Surface root grinding along walkways and driveways
- Grindings hauled off or left as backfill, your call
- Standalone stumps from prior removals welcome
- Utility locating before the grinder starts
- Site raked and left ready to replant or pave
How the job runs
- 1
Measure and quote
Stump diameter, root spread, and access decide the price. Send a photo with something for scale next to it and we can usually quote it without a visit.
- 2
Locate and protect
We check for utilities and irrigation lines, then screen the area so grindings don't end up across your siding or windows.
- 3
Grind and finish
The stump goes well below grade, the hole gets backfilled or cleared to your preference, and the area is raked flat.
Stump grinding questions
How deep do you grind?+
Below grade, deep enough that you can replant, pave, or mow right over the spot. Exact depth depends on what you're planning to do with the area, so tell us at the quote.
Can you grind a stump you didn't remove?+
Yes. Old stumps from a previous crew, or ones that have been sitting for years, are a normal part of what we do.
What happens to the wood chips?+
Your call. We can backfill the hole with the grindings so it settles level, or haul them off entirely if you want clean soil for planting.
Do you service areas outside Sacramento?+
Yes, we grind stumps across the greater Sacramento region including Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Elk Grove, and the surrounding towns.
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