Stump grinding and removal in Erin Mills
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- Arborists on every job
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Get a free written quote
Only two boxes are required, your name and a phone number. The rest just helps us picture the tree.
Got it, thank you. Expect a call from one of our arborists before the next working day is over, and you can choose a visit slot together. Tree on the house right now? Ring (289) 206-8338.
When to grind a stump
- A stump is in the way of the lawn, patio or fence
- New shoots keep coming up from the stump or roots
- You need room to plant a replacement tree
- The stump is rotting and drawing ants
- A tree came down and the stump was left behind
A stump left behind trips people, blocks the mower and can keep sprouting new shoots. We grind it below the soil with a stump grinder, so you can seed, lay sod or plant again in the same spot.
Compact grinders fit through most backyard gates, so stumps behind the house are within reach without a truck on the lawn.
How stump grinding works
- Locate buried pipes, wires and sprinklers first
- Grind the stump and main surface roots below grade
- Fill the hole with the chips or with topsoil
- Rake and clean up, or haul the chips away
What it costs
Each stump runs about $150 to $450, set mostly by how wide it is and whether the grinder can roll straight to it. Extra stumps on the same visit cost less apiece, and the cheapest time of all is right after a removal, while the crew is already there.
Get my written priceAsh stumps and replacement trees
Ash stumps are still dotted around Erin Mills backyards, left over from the trees the emerald ash borer killed. A permitted removal also comes with a replanting duty: one native tree per 15 cm of trunk taken out. Clearing the old stump frees up the best planting spot for it.
Questions about stump grinding and removal
How deep do you grind?
Usually 15 to 30 cm below grade, which is plenty for sod or seed. For a new tree or a patio, we go deeper. Tell us your plans and we'll grind to suit.
Can the chips go back in the hole?
Most of the time, yes. Once we have ground out to the stump's edge, the chips can go back in to level the hole. They sink as they rot, so a top layer of soil gives new grass a firmer bed.
Will the roots grow back?
Usually not. Poplar and some maples can push up root suckers for a season; mowing them down a few times finishes them off.
Can you grind a stump next to a fence or the house?
Yes. We use guards and work slowly near fences, foundations and walkways.
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