Stump Removal Service

Tree stumps can ruin the curbside appeal of your home, especially if they’re rotting. Fortunately, stump grinding or removal can spruce up your yard and create new possibilities to improve your landscape. Stump removal or grinding is labour intensive, hazardous work that requires special equipment. Why deal with the hassle of renting special equipment and risking injury? Leave the job to the professionals at The Grounds Guys®!

The Grounds Guys provides professional tree stump removal services. Our trained arborists use the latest equipment and techniques to do the job right the first time. We have the experience and expertise to remove tree stumps safely so you can get back to enjoying your beautiful yard!

Contact us today to get a quote on stump removal near you.

Benefits of Removing Tree Stumps

Should you remove the stumps on your property or just leave them be? Here are a few important reasons you should consider getting rid of stumps.

• Enhances the curb appeal of your home
• Frees up space to allow for a new landscape or hardscape project
• Preserves the health of surrounding flora.
• Helps prevent decay, mould, rotting, and pest infestations.
• Removes dangerous tripping and falling hazards in your yard
• Boosts your property value

Why Choose The Grounds Guys for Stump Removal

Managing tree care, including removing tree stumps, requires the expertise of an experienced arborist. At The Grounds Guys, our teams include experienced arborists to ensure that our customers receive top-notch services. Our company has been in the landscaping business for over 30 years, and we have dedicated teams across Canada ready to help you remove unsightly stumps on your property.

Our teams are reliable, communicative, and efficient. We stick to our deadlines and budgets and offer all our customers our Neighbourly Done Right Promise®.

Tree Stump Removal Options

What actually happens when you hire The Grounds Guys as your official tree stump remover? First, we’ll assess the stumps on your property, considering their size, location, and accessibility in order to determine whether you would benefit from tree stump removal or grinding.

Both tree stump removal and stump grinding can improve the look of your lawn. The right choice depends on your specific circumstances.

Stump Removal

We can completely remove a stump from the ground, even a large stump, along with the larger roots of the stump.

If you decide on stump removal, we’ll clear the area of debris and then use our equipment to excavate the soil and expose the main root system. Typically, we use chainsaws and other cutting tools to cut away the roots and then use machinery to lift the stump from the ground and into our truck. We’ll finish by filling in the hole left by the stump to give you a level landscape.

Stump Grinding

Tree stump grinding is also a popular service we offer. We use a specialized machine to grind and shred tree stumps into wood chips that can be used for mulch. The stump grinding process is typically faster and less expensive than removing tree stumps, but it does not remove the tree’s roots. Instead, it grinds the stump down below ground level.

Don’t hesitate to request a free estimate for stump removal.

Choose an Experienced Stump Remover

Whether you need one stump removed or several, we can get the job done right! At The Grounds Guys, you can count on us to finish on time and budget while always treating your property respectfully. We also offer a wide variety of other landscaping services, including pruning, general tree care, and lawn maintenance.

Ready to remove those ugly stumps from your lawn? Reach out to your local The Grounds Guys team today.

Stump Removal FAQ

With over 30 years of experience performing lawn and tree care throughout Canada, The Grounds Guys are your local tree experts.

How can you cheaply remove tree stumps?

For smaller, younger trees, it may be possible to remove a stump on your own at little or no cost using common tools like a shovel, axe, and saw. However, you’ll likely need to hire a professional team to remove large stumps with deep root systems. In this case, the cheapest option may be to opt for tree grinding versus full stump removal.

What are the environmental impacts of removing a tree stump?

Removing a stump can have a number of environmental impacts. Stumps provide habitats for various wildlife species, and their removal could eliminate these micro-ecosystems. Additionally, decomposing stumps add nutrients to the soil, and stump removal disrupts this natural process.

Is stump removal or grinding better for tree health in the long term?

Stump grinding generally benefits the surrounding ecosystem more than complete stump removal. Grinding removes the above-ground portion of the stump but leaves the below-ground stump and root system intact. This causes less disturbance to the surrounding soil and roots of nearby trees. The remaining portions of the stump will also decompose naturally over time, adding nutrients and organic matter to the surrounding soil.

Can stump removal prevent future pest infestations?

Yes, removing tree stumps may lower the risk of future pest infestations. Certain pests, like carpenter ants, termites, and some beetle species, are attracted to decaying wood. They can establish themselves in old stumps as they spread to other trees or even nearby structures like your home. Getting rid of stumps removes a potential breeding ground and food source for these pests and lowers the risk of infestations in other surrounding healthy trees.

What should homeowners do with the space after a stump has been removed?

Homeowners have options when it comes to using land after a stump has been removed. A lot will depend on your landscape design goals. One option is to plant a new tree if you want to maintain tree cover. You can also use that space to create a new garden bed. Yet another easy option is to fill in the hole left by the stump if it is in the middle of your lawn. Depending on the size of the stump, you may want to put down grass seed or even sod to fill in the space.