Miramar Tree Service handles stump grinding and stump removal for homeowners who want the last piece of a cut tree gone. A stump left in the ground is a trip hazard, a mowing obstacle, and a magnet for termites and fungus as it slowly rots. We grind it out so the spot is clean and level again.
Grinding is the right way to remove a stump. Digging one out by hand tears up half your yard and leaves a crater. Grinding turns the stump into mulch right in the ground, below the surface, with almost no disturbance to the surrounding lawn. We grind six to twelve inches under grade, deep enough that the root ball breaks down and the area settles flat.
After we grind, we backfill the hole with the grindings or with topsoil, depending on what you want to do with the spot. If you are replanting, we leave it ready. If you just want to mow over it, we leave it level. The grindings make decent mulch for beds elsewhere on the property if you want to keep them.
We also chase surface roots. Some species, like ficus and live oak, push big roots across lawns and sidewalks that lift the concrete and become trip hazards. We grind those down flush so they stop being a problem, without ripping up the whole root system. This is the kind of detail work that makes the difference between a clean lawn and one that keeps tripping you up.
Stump removal and stump grinding are clean, quick work compared to taking the tree down. The machine does the heavy lifting, and we rake and backfill when we finish. There is no pile of wood to haul, just the grindings, which we can leave for you or haul off if you prefer. Full cleanup is included either way.
A lot of people call us about old stumps that have been sitting in the yard for years, sometimes from a tree the previous owner cut down. Those old stumps are often half rotted, hollowed out, and sprouting mushrooms. They are still worth grinding, because the rot does not stop on its own, and the cavity they leave becomes a home for pests. We grind those out the same as a fresh stump, and the spot becomes usable ground again.
We can also grind stumps in tight spots where a full size machine will not fit. Gate access, narrow side yards, and spots close to a fence or a pool deck are common in Miramar, and we have the smaller grinders that get through a three foot gate. The machine is smaller but the result is the same, a stump ground below grade and the hole backfilled. Where a machine cannot go at all, we can dig and cut the stump by hand, though that takes longer and costs more.
If you have a stump from a recent removal or one that has been sitting in your yard for years, call us or request a free quote. We come out, measure the stump, and give you a written estimate at no charge and with no obligation.
What is included
- Free on-site estimate with no obligation
- Full cleanup and haul away of all brush and wood
- Guidance on protected trees and permits
- Travel included across our service area