Safer to mow and walk
Stumps break mower blades and trip kids and guests, especially once grass grows up around them.
Stump grinding
Stump Grinding in Asheville, NC
Stumps ground below grade so you can reseed, plant or build. We clean up the chips too.
- Fully insured
- 4.9 average rating
- 15+ years local
- Free written estimates
Get your yard back
Stumps gone, ready for grass
A stump is the last thing left after a tree comes down, and it can hang around for decades. We grind it out below the surface with a stump grinder, chip up the root flare and leave the spot level, so you can mow over it, seed it or plant something new.
One stump or a whole yard full, fresh stumps or ones that have been there for years. We protect your lawn, clean up the chips and leave the hole filled and ready for topsoil and seed.
- Ground below grade, not just cut flush
- Single stumps or many in one visit
- Chips raked in, hauled away or left as mulch
Why grind it
Why stumps are worth removing
Leaving a stump to rot can take 10 years or more, and it causes problems the whole time.
No more suckers
Many stumps, like maple, poplar and sweetgum, keep sending up sprouts for years until the stump is ground out.
Fewer pests
Rotting stumps draw termites, carpenter ants and fungus, and they can spread to healthy trees and wood structures nearby.
Room to use the space
Grind it out and you can reseed, plant a new tree, lay a patio or build where the stump used to be.
Grinding vs. removal
Stump grinding or full stump removal?
For almost every yard, grinding is faster, cheaper and less destructive. Full removal is only needed in a few cases.
| Stump grinding | Full stump removal | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Grinds the stump and root flare into chips below grade | Digs out the stump and main roots |
| Lawn impact | A small, shallow hole that is easy to fill and seed | A large hole and torn-up lawn around it |
| Best for | Lawns, garden beds and replanting nearby | Building a foundation or footing in the exact spot |
| Cost and time | Lower cost, usually under an hour per stump | Higher cost, more equipment and time |
How it works
Four steps to a level yard
Most stumps take less than an hour.
Send a photo
Tell us how many stumps, roughly how wide and how we can reach them. Photos help a lot.
Mark utilities
We check for irrigation, buried cables and lines near the stump before we grind.
Grind below grade
The stump and root flare are ground into chips below the surface.
Clean up
Chips raked into the hole or hauled away, and the area left ready for topsoil and seed.
15+Years local
InsuredFully, with proof on request
4.9Average rating
24/7Emergency response
Why choose us
Why Asheville homeowners call us
We help homeowners and businesses protect their property with tree work done safely, efficiently and with the tree’s long-term health in mind.
Trained and experienced
Our trained crew follows professional tree care and safety standards on every job.
Clean, careful work
We protect your lawn, deck and driveway, and leave the site cleaner than we found it.
Fast emergency service
Storm damage can’t wait. We answer the phone and get a crew moving, day or night.
Fully insured, written estimates
Proof of insurance on request and a clear written estimate before any work starts.
Reviews
What clients are saying
★★★★★
"After a big storm took down a 60-foot oak right next to our house, I was panicking. These guys were out the same evening, had it safely removed by the next morning, and left the yard spotless."
Margaret R.Asheville, NC
★★★★★
"We had three huge trees removed from our backyard, one right over the deck. I was nervous about damage, but the crew was meticulous. They used ropes and rigging and not a single branch touched anything."
David K.Asheville, NC
★★★★★
"They trimmed all eight of our mature maples and did an outstanding job shaping them. The arborist explained everything beforehand and clearly cared about the health of the trees, not just getting done fast."
Susan H.Asheville, NC
How deep do you grind stumps?
We grind below grade, typically 6 to 12 inches below the surface, which is deep enough to seed grass or plant flowers. If you plan to build or plant a new tree in the same spot, tell us and we will go deeper.
What happens to the roots?
Grinding removes the stump and the root flare. The remaining roots under the lawn are left to break down naturally over the next few years, and they will not regrow on most species once the stump is gone.
What do you do with the wood chips?
We can rake the chips back into the hole, haul them away or leave them for mulch. Most customers have us fill the hole with chips and topsoil so it is ready to seed.
Can you grind a stump in a fenced backyard?
Usually, yes. Tell us how wide your gate is when you request an estimate so we bring the right machine.
Do you grind stumps from trees someone else cut?
Yes. We grind old stumps, stumps left by other crews and stumps from trees that came down in storms.
Is grinding cheaper with tree removal?
Usually. When we grind the stump the same day we remove the tree, there is no extra trip, so it costs less than scheduling it separately.
Service area
Serving Asheville and the surrounding mountains
Based on Haywood Road in West Asheville, we cover Asheville and Buncombe County. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call at 828-367-9685.
Ready to get rid of that stump?
Send a photo with your estimate request and we can often price it without a visit.