Tree removal, trimming and stump grinding in Tuscaloosa and Northport, AL
Tree removal, trimming and stump grinding in Tuscaloosa and Northport, AL
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Get rid of the stump that trips the mower and sprouts every spring. Ground below the surface so you can plant grass over the spot.
Stump grinding uses a machine with a spinning cutting wheel to chew a stump into wood chips, usually 6 to 12 inches below the ground. The roots stay in the soil and slowly break down over the following years. Once the hole is filled with topsoil, you can lay sod, seed grass or plant a bed nearby.
See typical price ranges in our tree removal cost guide.
Grinding goes below the surface, so buried lines matter. Utility lines are located and marked through Alabama 811 before digging work, and you can ask your crew whether they place that request. Mark sprinkler heads, irrigation lines and invisible dog fences yourself, since 811 does not locate private lines.
Usually 6 to 12 inches below the surface. If you plan to plant something there, ask for a deeper grind.
Most trees will not regrow once the stump is ground below the surface. A few species send up root sprouts for a season, which can be mowed or cut off until the roots run out of energy.
It is better to plant a few feet to the side. The old roots and wood chips take time to break down and can make a poor home for new roots.
The grinder leaves a pile of chips and soil. Many homeowners use them as mulch, or the crew can haul them away for an added fee.
A single medium stump often takes under an hour. Large stumps and stumps with big surface roots take longer.
Tell us what you need and a local crew will call you back. Prefer to talk? Call (205) 509-8966.