McKinney Premier Tree Service offers stump grinding across McKinney, from one stump left by an old removal to a backyard full of them. A grinder chews the stump into wood chips below the surface, so you can mow over the spot, plant again or lay new sod.
Grinding cuts the stump and the top of the main roots down below the surface. Full removal digs out the whole root ball, which leaves a large hole and a lot of soil to replace. In a yard, grinding is almost always the better choice.
How deep should the stump be ground?
For grass, a few inches below the soil is usually enough. If you plan to plant another tree, build a flower bed or pour a patio there, ask for a deeper grind and say so before you get the quote.
Before the grinder arrives
Get utility lines marked. Texas law requires a call to 811 at least two working days before digging. A grinder cuts below ground, so a careful crew asks for the lines to be marked first. It's free.
Flag the sprinklers. Many McKinney yards have an irrigation system. Mark sprinkler heads and any lines you know about near the stump; they're the most common casualty.
Measure the gate. Compact grinders fit through most backyard gates, but tell the crew how wide yours is.
Decide about surface roots. Visible roots running across the lawn are often priced separately. Say whether you want them ground too.
What's left afterward
A mound of wood chips mixed with soil, roughly the size of the stump. You can spread it as mulch, have it hauled away, or replace it with topsoil and seed or sod. The chips break down over time, so the spot can settle; top it up with soil after a few months.
Stump grinding questions
How much does stump grinding cost?
Mostly it depends on how wide the stump is, how many there are, how easy they are to reach, and whether surface roots are included. Many crews have a minimum charge, so grinding several stumps in one visit is usually better value. Ask for a price per stump, in writing.
Can I plant a new tree where the old one was?
Yes, but it's easier a few feet to one side. If it has to go in the same spot, ask for a deep grind, then clear out the chips and replace them with good soil.
Will the roots grow back?
Most trees don't regrow once the stump is ground. A few, including some elms, hackberries and Bradford pears, can send up shoots from the roots. Keep mowing or clipping them and they usually stop.
Do I need to call 811 before stump grinding?
Texas law requires notifying Texas 811 at least two working days before you dig. A grinder cuts below the surface, so treat it as digging and have the lines marked first. The request is free, and the crew can make it.
Get a free stump grinding quote
Tell the crew how many stumps, roughly how wide, and whether they're in a fenced backyard. They'll quote it per stump.
