Tree removal isn’t really done until the stump is gone. A stump above the ground is a tripping hazard, a mower destroyer, a re-sprout site, and a permanent eyesore on an otherwise finished property. Stump grinding finishes the job — grinds the stump and roots down 15 to 25 inches below the surface — and further if we’re still finding roots — so you can topsoil, seed, sod, or replant without anything in the way.

Apex grinds stumps the same day as a removal when the schedule allows, and we’ll come back for standalone stump work on properties where the trees came down before us. We bring the grinder to size — small enough to fit through a side gate, big enough to handle a 36-inch oak without taking all day. We mix the grindings into the soil and grade the area off.

Stump work fits cleanly into a tree removal — get it done while we’re already on the property. Standalone stump grinding is straightforward too. Fully insured, COI in your hands before we start.

Common questions

How deep do you grind the stump?

Usually 15 to 25 inches below ground level, and further if there are still roots about an inch across or bigger at that depth.

Can you grind a stump if another company took the tree?

Yes. Standalone stump grinding is straightforward — we’ll come out to a property where the trees came down before us and finish the job right.

What happens to the grindings and roots?

We mix them into the soil and grade the area off. Chip removal and replanting are landscaping jobs, and we’re happy to recommend someone.