Stump Grinding in Greensboro and the Triad
Stump Grinding in Greensboro, NC
Carolina's Elite Tree Service offers stump grinding and stump removal in Greensboro, NC and nearby towns. A stump left in the yard is hard to mow around, trips people, and can sprout new shoots or draw termites and carpenter ants. Grinding it down below the grass line fixes all of that.
We can grind stumps from trees we just took down or old stumps that have sat in your yard for years. You get a free estimate, and if you are already having a tree removed, adding the stump on the same visit saves you a second trip fee.
- 5.0 stars from 26 Google reviews
- Licensed and insured
- Free estimates
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Referral discounts
What Stump Grinding Includes
- Grinding stumps below the grass line
- Old, rotting stumps and fresh-cut stumps
- Surface roots near the stump that get in the way of mowing
- Several stumps priced together in one visit
- Raking the grindings back into the hole or hauling them off
- Pairing with a tree removal on the same day
How Stump Grinding Works
- 1
Look at the stump
We check the size, the roots, and anything close by, like a fence, a walkway, or a sprinkler line. Let us know about buried lines you know of.
- 2
Call 811 if needed
North Carolina 811 marks buried utilities for free. We make sure the area is clear before any digging or grinding.
- 3
Grind it down
The grinder chews the stump into chips, below the grass line so you can cover it with soil and seed.
- 4
Clean up the chips
We rake the grindings back into the hole or haul them away. You choose.
Why Pair Stump Grinding With Our Tree Work
Chris M. had us take down two massive trees and wrote that we cleaned up extremely well. He also said he would be using us again "to cut down and stump grind more trees in our front yard." Marie C. called for an estimate and wrote that we "came the same day gave a great price and finished my job the same day."
When the same crew takes down the tree and grinds the stump, you only have one company in your yard and one bill to pay. We are licensed and insured, and we leave the spot clean enough to reseed.
What Affects the Price of Stump Grinding
Most stumps are priced by size, but a few other things matter too.
- Stump width
- Wider stumps take longer to grind. We measure across the cut at ground level.
- Number of stumps
- Several stumps in one visit cost less each than one stump at a time.
- Roots and depth
- Big surface roots and deeper grinding for planting or building add time.
- Access
- Narrow gates and backyard stumps behind fences can take more work to reach.
- Chip cleanup
- Leaving the chips in the hole is the cheapest option. Full haul-off costs a little more.
Stumps in Greensboro Yards
Greensboro's red clay is hard when it is dry and sticky when it is wet. That makes digging a stump out by hand miserable, which is why grinding is the way to go. Hardwood stumps like oak and hickory can hang around for many years if you leave them. Pine stumps rot faster but often draw ants and fungus as they go.
After we grind, the spot will settle a little as the chips break down. Top it off with a few bags of topsoil in a month or two and seed it, and the stump will be hard to find.
What Customers Say About Our Stump Grinding
Read all 26 reviews“I was very impressed with Mark and his crews work ethic. They answered our request quickly and came out to give us a fair quote. They came every day and worked hard to get two massive trees down. They cleaned up extremely well and cut the wood pieces down so we could use them in our fire pit outside. We will be using them again to cut down and stump grind more trees in our front yard.”
“Called to get estimate came the same day gave a great price and finished my job the same day cleaned up was great very professional would definitely use again and definitely recommend”
Stump Grinding Questions
How deep do you grind stumps?
We grind below the grass line so you can cover it with soil and seed. If you plan to plant a tree or build over the spot, tell us and we can go deeper.
What happens to the wood chips?
We can rake them back into the hole, spread them as mulch, or haul them away. Just tell us what you want.
Can you grind a stump from a tree someone else cut down?
Yes. We grind old stumps and fresh ones, no matter who cut the tree.
Is it cheaper to do the stump when you remove the tree?
Usually, yes. We are already there with the crew and the trailer, so adding the stump on the same visit saves you a separate trip.
Areas We Serve
We work across Guilford and Forsyth counties from our base in Greensboro. Pick your town to see what we do there.
Other Tree Services We Offer
Tree Removal
Dead, leaning, and dangerous trees taken down in sections, even when they sit right over a roof or fence line.
Tree Removal in Greensboro
Tree Trimming and Pruning
Limbs off the roof, dead wood out of the crown, more sun on the yard, and shrubs shaped up while we are there.
Tree Trimming in Greensboro
Storm Damage Cleanup
Trees and limbs down after wind or ice, cleared from roofs, fences, and driveways. We answer the phone 24 hours a day.
Storm Cleanup in Greensboro
Gutter Cleaning and Pressure Washing
Gutters cleared of leaves and pine needles, plus pressure washing for siding, decks, and walkways.
Gutter Cleaning in Greensboro
Need stump grinding in Greensboro?
Call or text Mark for a free estimate. Licensed and insured, serving Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, and the rest of the Triad.