Grinding below grade
The stump is ground below the grass line so the area can be leveled, seeded or planted.
Stump Grinding · Richmond, VA
Stump Grinding in Richmond So You Can Mow Over It Again
Old stumps, new stumps and surface roots ground down below the grass line. The yard goes back to being a yard.
- Talk directly with the owner
- Written price before work
- Brush chipped and hauled
Or call (804) 253-5876
What is stump grinding?
Stump grinding uses a machine with a cutting wheel to chew a stump down below the soil surface. The stump turns into wood chips that can fill the hole or be hauled away. MG Tree Service grinds stumps for homeowners in Richmond and nearby towns, either after a removal or for stumps that have been sitting in the yard for years.
Stump Grinding
Stump Grinding Done the Careful Way
A stump looks harmless until you hit it with the mower, trip over it in the dark or watch it sprout new shoots every spring. Old stumps also rot slowly and can attract insects, and in a small Richmond backyard they take up space you could be using.
Grinding is the fastest way to get rid of a stump without tearing up the whole yard. We grind the stump and the main surface roots, then leave the grindings in the hole or haul them away, depending on what you plan to do with the spot.
Good reasons to grind a stump
- You keep hitting it with the mower or trimmer
- Suckers and new shoots keep coming back from the base
- You want to plant grass, a bed or a new tree in that spot
- The stump is rotting and getting soft
- You are getting ready to sell and want a clean yard
- Surface roots are lifting a walkway or edging
What is included
What You Get With Our Stump Grinding
Surface roots
Roots running out from the stump near the surface can be ground as part of the same job.
Grindings handled your way
We can leave the chips in the hole to settle or haul them off so you can fill with topsoil.
Several stumps, one trip
Got a few stumps around the yard? We grind them all in one visit.
Owner-operated
Marcos looks at your trees himself and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.
How it works
How Our Stump Grinding Works
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Count and measure
Send a photo or we come out. We check size, access and anything buried nearby.
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Mark utilities
Before grinding we make sure underground lines are marked through Virginia 811.
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Grind it down
The stump and main surface roots are ground below the grass line.
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Clean and finish
Grindings are raked into the hole or hauled away, and the area is cleaned up.
Pricing
What affects the price of stump grinding
Stump grinding is usually priced per stump, but these factors make one stump cost more than another.
- Diameter
- Wider stumps take longer to grind. Big oaks and pines are the slow ones.
- Access
- A stump behind a gate or on a slope can take more setup time.
- Roots and rocks
- Large surface roots and rocky soil add grinding time.
- How many stumps
- Several stumps in one visit lowers the cost per stump.
- Grindings removal
- Leaving the chips is quickest. Hauling them away is extra work.
From our jobs
Stump Grinding Photos From Real Jobs
Every photo on this page comes from our own work around Richmond.
Stump Grinding Questions We Hear Most
We grind below the grass line so you can level the spot and reseed or plant. If you plan to plant a new tree or build in that exact spot, tell us and we can go deeper.
Grinding cuts the stump down below the surface and leaves the deep roots to rot in place. Full removal pulls the whole root ball out, which leaves a big hole and is rarely needed for a normal yard.
Most trees will not. A few species can send up sprouts from the remaining roots for a while. Cutting those sprouts as they appear usually ends it.
Yes. Old stumps from past removals are a big part of the work. Send us a photo or ask for an estimate.
It depends mainly on the stump size, access and how many stumps there are. We give you the price before we start.
Often booked together
Tree RemovalTall pines, leaning oaks and dead trees taken down piece by piece, lowered with rope and cleaned up before we leave.Lot ClearingCrowded pines, volunteer trees, brush and storm debris cleared out, with the fence and the house left exactly as they were.Mulch InstallationBeds cleaned out, edges defined and fresh mulch laid at the right depth around trees and shrubs.
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Free estimate
Get a Free Estimate for Your Trees
Tell us about the tree, the stump or the lot. Send photos if you have them. Marcos gets back to you with a time to come out and look.