An old stump quietly causes problems long after the tree is gone: it trips people, feeds termites and fungus, and sends up suckers that won't quit. Grinding solves all of it in a single visit — no excavation, no chemicals, no waiting around for it to rot.
Why Grinding Beats Digging
- Far less disruption than excavating the whole root ball
- We grind 4–10 inches below grade so you can sod, plant, or pour over it
- Kills the sprouting point so the tree stops coming back
- Removes the trip hazard and the pest-and-rot magnet
- Usually done the same day — often under an hour per stump
What's Left Behind
Grinding produces wood chips and loosened soil. We can rake it level into the hole as free mulch, or haul it off and leave a clean low spot ready for topsoil — your call. Got surface roots running across the lawn? We can grind those down too.
Building over the spot? Patio, shed, addition, or new tree — tell us the plan and we'll grind to the right depth for it.
What Stump Grinding Costs in Clovis
Single stumps usually run $80 to $400 based on diameter and root spread, with per-inch pricing on multiples. If we're already removing the tree, adding grinding is as cheap as it gets. Free quotes every time.
One Visit for Tree + Stump
Removing the tree and want the stump gone too? We handle both in the same trip so you're not juggling two contractors. Mention it when you call and we'll quote the combined job.