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Stump Grinding in Belgium, WI

That stump in the lawn isn't going anywhere on its own. We grind it out below the grass so you can mow, plant, or build right over the spot.

5.0 (24 reviews)
Fully Insured Crews
ISA Certified Arborist
Open 24/7 for Tree Emergencies
Cleanup Included on Every Job
Locally Owned in Belgium, WI

Stump Removal

Stump Grinding for Belgium Lawns and Gardens

Old stumps trip people, chip mower blades, and sprout suckers. Grinding takes care of all three.

Our stump grinder chews the stump into chips well below the grass line, then follows the big surface roots so they don't heave the lawn later. The crew lays plywood on soft ground to keep ruts out of your yard. Not sure whether grinding or full removal fits your plans? Read our post on stump grinding vs. removal first.

After grinding, you pick the finish. We can haul the chips away, rake them back into the hole, or backfill with topsoil ready for seed. If a stump sits where a garage or patio is going, we pull the whole root ball with a loader, just like on our land clearing jobs. Booking tree removal too? We'll put both on one quote.

  • Below-grade stump grinding
  • Surface root grinding
  • Full root ball removal
  • Chip haul-away
  • Topsoil backfill for seed
  • Backyard gate access
  • Old or rotted stumps
  • Hedge and shrub stumps
Freshly cut tree stump waiting to be ground in a green wooded yard

Stump Headaches

Why That Old Stump Needs to Go

A stump seems harmless until it starts causing one of these problems.

  1. Mower Damage and Trip Hazards

    Low stumps hide in tall grass and catch mower blades, ankles, and snowblower augers.

  2. Suckers Sprouting From the Roots

    Maples, poplars, and willows keep pushing new shoots from the stump for years after removal.

  3. Rot That Draws In Pests

    Decaying stumps attract carpenter ants and fungus that can spread to other wood nearby.

  4. Roots Heaving the Lawn

    Big surface roots lift sod and pavers as freeze and thaw work on them every winter.

  5. A Stump Right Where You Want Plans

    It blocks the garden bed, patio, fence line, or new tree you've been picturing in that spot.

Grinding Day

How Stump Grinding Works Start to Finish

Most stumps take one short visit, and the lawn around them stays in good shape.

  1. Flag Buried Lines First

    Buried utilities get marked through Diggers Hotline before the grinder touches the ground.

  2. Grind Below the Grass

    The cutting wheel sweeps back and forth until the stump is gone below grade.

  3. Chase the Surface Roots

    Large roots running out from the stump get ground so they won't heave the lawn.

  4. Clean Up or Backfill

    Chips hauled or raked in, or topsoil added so the spot is ready to seed.

Local Stump Know-How

Stump Grinding Challenges in Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties

Our soil, our trees, and our winters all affect how a stump should be handled.

Leftover Ash Stumps

Years of emerald ash borer removals left many yards here with several ash stumps to clear.

Grinding on Frozen Ground

Winter grinding works well on firm, frozen lawns, since the machine leaves almost no ruts.

Heavy Clay Soil

Wet clay grips roots tight, so we plan access paths and protect soft lawns with plywood.

Silver Maple Suckers

Silver maples and poplars resprout hard, so we grind deeper and chase roots farther out.

Stumps Along Fence Lines

Fence-line stumps get ground close to the posts without damaging the fence you're keeping.

Free Wood Chip Mulch

Extra chips can go right into your garden beds, and we share free chips through ChipDrop.

Stump Grinding Reviews

Stump and Cleanup Reviews From Local Customers

"Tanner did a estimate on my tree .Text the next day..And Monday morning was here to cut down the tree..These the second tree cut by him..In couple weeks will be coming back to strump grind the two tree strumps.."

Becky R.

Google review · 2024

"These guys are so awesome! Very professional. All the equipment they have made for very safe removal of trees. Especially since 1 of the huge ones being so close to our house. Fast, efficient! We had no mess to clean up. Had 7 trees taken down 2 of them were huge. They got it all done in one day! We will for sure have them back when the time comes."

Terry R.

Google review · 2024

"Removed our Autumn Blaze maple that was damaged and rotting. Nice people, and fast, safe work."

Jennifer K.

Google review · 2023

Stump Questions

Stump Grinding Questions From Area Homeowners

Deep enough to lay sod or seed grass over the spot, usually several inches below the soil line. If you plan to plant a new tree, set a fence post, or build a patio right there, tell us. We'll grind deeper or pull the whole root ball instead.

Free Stump Quote

Ready to Get Rid of That Stump?

Text a photo of the stump with a tape measure across the top, and we'll send back a price.

Stump Request

Get a Stump Grinding Quote in Belgium, WI

Tell us how many stumps you have, about how wide they are, and whether a gate is in the way.

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Tell us about the tree and where it is. Tanner or the crew will get back to you fast.

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