After tree removal, the remaining stump is more than just an eyesore — it's a tripping hazard, a termite magnet, and an obstacle for mowing and landscaping. Branch Tree Service provides professional stump grinding that completely eliminates stumps below grade, leaving your property clean and ready for whatever comes next.
Why Grind vs. Leave the Stump?
Left in place, tree stumps create ongoing problems. They attract termites, carpenter ants, and other wood-boring pests that can eventually find their way to your structures. Stumps sprout new growth that requires repeated cutting. They interfere with mowing, landscaping, and construction. And they can be liability hazards on commercial properties. Grinding is the most efficient and complete solution.
Our Grinding Process
We use professional-grade stump grinders that can handle any size stump, from small ornamental trees to massive old-growth specimens. Our equipment grinds stumps 6-12 inches below grade, deep enough for sod, mulch beds, or new plantings. The resulting wood chips are either used to fill the hole, spread as mulch on your property, or removed entirely — your choice.
Commercial Stump Grinding
For commercial properties, HOAs, and municipal projects, we efficiently handle multi-stump jobs with our large-capacity equipment. We coordinate grinding with tree removal schedules to minimize disruption, and our crews leave sites clean and grade-ready. Detailed documentation is provided for property management records.
Frequently Asked Questions
We typically grind stumps 6-12 inches below grade level. This depth is sufficient for sod installation, mulch beds, and most landscaping. If you plan to plant a new tree in the same location or need deeper grinding for construction, we can accommodate those needs.
Most residential stumps take 30-60 minutes to grind, depending on size, species, and root structure. Large stumps or multi-stump jobs may take longer. We provide time estimates during our free assessment so you know what to expect.
Stump grinding produces a pile of wood chips roughly 4-8 times the volume of the original stump. We can use the chips to fill the hole and mound them for settling, spread them as mulch in your landscape beds, or haul them away completely. Most customers opt to keep the chips for mulch.