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Stump Grinding & Removal, MIDWEST TREE SERVICES

Stump Grinding in Saint Joseph That Gets It Below Ground Level

We grind stumps down 6–8 inches below the surface so you can replant grass, put in a garden, or just forget it was there. Been doing it around Saint Joseph and Kansas City since 2010. We grind it, clean up the chips, and leave your yard ready to use.

Left with a stump after a tree removal? We grind it down below ground level so it's not sitting there tripping people or blocking your mower. We've ground stumps all over Saint Joseph and Kansas City—everything from small dogwood stumps in flower beds to three-foot-wide oak stumps in the middle of yards. Last fall we ground out six stumps in a backyard in Liberty where someone was putting in a new patio. Took about three hours total, ground them all down eight inches below surface, and hauled off the chips. Owner laid pavers right over where the stumps used to be. Stump grinding's pretty straightforward—we bring in the grinder, turn the stump into chips, and you get your yard back. Most jobs take an hour or less depending on size.

WHY HOMEOWNERS CHOOSE MIDWEST TREE SERVICES for Stump Grinding & Removal

Some companies grind stumps flush with the ground and call it done. That's not deep enough to plant grass or put anything over it. We go 6–8 inches below surface as standard. If you need it deeper for construction or a garden bed, we can do that too. You tell us what you're planning and we grind it to the right depth.

After we grind, you're left with a pile of wood chips. We'll rake them out and haul them off if you want a clean yard. Or we can spread them in your flower beds or leave them to decompose in the hole. Most people around Saint Joseph either want them gone or spread as mulch. We do whichever makes sense for you.

Stump grinding doesn't take long. We can usually schedule you within three to five days of your call. The actual grinding takes anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour depending on stump size. We show up, grind it, clean up, and you're done. No waiting around for weeks to get a stump handled.

Got three stumps from an old fence line or a bunch left over from a big removal? We grind them all in one trip. Costs less per stump when you do multiple at once. Common in older yards around Saint Joseph where people had trees removed over the years and never dealt with the stumps. We can knock out five or six in an afternoon.

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Our Stump Grinding & Removal Service Includes:

Standard Stump Grinding Below Ground

We grind your stump 6–8 inches below the surface—deep enough to plant grass seed or put topsoil over it. Works for stumps from 6 inches to 3 feet wide. We grind the main stump and the surface roots, turn it all into chips, and either haul them off or leave them depending on what you want. Takes 30 minutes to an hour for most residential stumps.

Deep Grinding for Construction or Landscaping Projects

Need a stump ground deeper for a patio, driveway, or foundation work? We can grind down 12–18 inches if that's what your project needs. Common when people are putting in hardscaping or building something over where a tree used to be. Takes longer and costs a bit more, but you get the depth you need for construction.

Multiple Stump Grinding Jobs

Got a row of stumps from an old hedge or several from past removals? We grind them all in one visit. More efficient than scheduling separate trips, and it costs less per stump when you do them together. We've ground out entire fence lines and cleared stumps from backyards getting ready for new landscaping all over the Saint Joseph area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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How much does stump grinding cost in Saint Joseph?

Small stumps (under 12 inches) usually run $75–$150. Medium stumps (12–24 inches) cost $150–$300. Bigger stumps over 24 inches can be $300–$500 depending on diameter and root system. Multiple stumps cost less per stump. Call and we'll come look and give you an exact price.

How deep do you grind stumps?

We grind 6–8 inches below ground level as standard. That's deep enough to plant grass or put a garden bed over it. If you need it deeper for a patio, driveway, or construction, we can grind 12–18 inches down. Just tell us what you're planning and we'll grind to the right depth.

What do you do with the wood chips after grinding?

We'll haul them off if you want them gone, or spread them in your flower beds if you want mulch. Some people leave them in the hole to decompose and fill it with topsoil later. It's your call—we'll do whatever makes sense for your yard.

Can you grind a stump that's close to my fence or foundation?

Yeah, we grind stumps close to structures all the time. The grinder's about 3 feet wide, so as long as we can get it there, we can grind it. If it's right against a fence or foundation, we grind as close as we can without hitting anything. Might leave a bit of stump on the side we can't reach, but we get the main part.

How long does stump grinding take?

Most residential stumps take 30 minutes to an hour. Small stumps under a foot wide might take 20 minutes. Really big stumps over 3 feet can take a couple hours. If you've got multiple stumps, we knock them out one after another in the same visit.

Will grinding the stump damage my lawn?

The grinder's heavy, so it'll leave some tracks if the ground's soft. We try to minimize that by using plywood under the wheels when the yard's wet. The actual grinding area gets torn up, but once we fill it with topsoil and seed, it grows back. Most lawns look normal within a few weeks.