Grind it down. Get the yard back.
A stump grinder chews a stump and its top roots into mulch several inches below the surface, so you can plant grass, lay sod or build over it without the trip hazard.
- Priced by: Stump diameter, number of stumps, access and root flare
- Depth: Typically several inches below the surface, deeper on request
What it is, and why it matters.
A leftover stump trips mowers and kids, sprouts suckers and invites insects. It is also stubborn: digging it out is hard work, and leaving it can mean years of waiting for it to rot. A stump grinder is the practical fix.
Nashville Tree Service grinds stumps across Middle Tennessee, working below the grass line and into the main roots. We can grind the same day as a removal, haul the chips or leave them to fill the hole, and rake the area so it is ready for sod, seed or a new tree.
Four things done right.
Smooth, level lawn
The stump and surface roots are ground below grade.
Right-sized machines
Compact grinders fit gates and tight yards.
Chips your way
Use them as mulch, haul them or fill the hole.
Planting ready
We can leave the area ready for sod or seed.
From first call to stump grinding.
- 01
Locate and mark
We find the stumps and check for irrigation, lines and hidden hazards.
- 02
Grind
The machine grinds the stump and the main roots below grade.
- 03
Clean up
Chips are raked, piled or hauled as you prefer.
- 04
Finish
We tamp the hole and point out what you can plant next.
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How deep do you grind?
Typically four to eight inches below the surface. We can go deeper if you plan to plant a new tree in the same spot.
Will the roots keep growing?
Once a stump is ground, the remaining roots decay over time. Some species may send up suckers, which can be cut or treated.
How do I get an estimate for stump grinding?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-431-3789. A few photos and a rough height usually give us what we need, and we send a written price. Larger jobs start with a short visit.
Ready to talk about stump grinding?
A short visit or a few photos, and a written price. A real person calls back promptly.