Stump grinding for homes and properties in Port Orchard and throughout Kitsap County. Get rid of old stumps, reclaim your yard and make room to replant, mow or build.
When a tree comes down, the stump usually stays behind. At first it’s just a reminder of the tree. Over time it becomes something to mow around, trip over and work around every time you want to use that part of the yard.
Arborsmith Pro Tree Service grinds stumps for homeowners and property owners in Port Orchard and across Kitsap County, including Bremerton, Silverdale, Manchester and nearby Gig Harbor. Whether it’s one stump from a tree that just came down or several that have been sitting in the yard for years, the estimate is free.
A stump takes up room you could use for lawn, garden beds, a patio or a new tree.
Low stumps hidden in the grass are easy to trip over, especially for kids and guests who don’t know they’re there.
No more trimming around a stump or catching the mower on it and the surface roots around it.
A ground-out stump disappears instead of slowly weathering in place for years.
Some trees send up new shoots from the stump and roots after they’re cut down.
Fences, patios, driveways, additions and new landscaping often need the stump out of the way first.
Stump grinding and full stump removal are two different jobs. Stump grinding uses a machine with a cutting wheel to chip the stump away until it’s below the surface of the soil. The roots underground are left in place to break down naturally over time.
Full stump removal means pulling out the stump along with a large part of its root ball. That leaves a much bigger hole and disturbs more of the surrounding yard. For most properties grinding is the practical choice: it gets rid of the part you can see and trip over, and the area can be leveled and replanted.
If your plans call for more than grinding, such as clearing roots for certain types of construction, mention that when you call so the options can be discussed up front.
Grinding the stump as part of a tree removal is often the simplest approach. The project gets done at once and the area is ready to use sooner. If you’re planning a removal, ask about including stump grinding in your estimate.
A stump doesn’t have to be fresh to be ground. Stumps left by a previous owner, a past storm or an earlier removal can be ground out too. Some older stumps have started to soften and rot, while others stay solid for years; either way, the goal is the same: get the stump below the surface and out of your way.
The grinder has to get right up to the stump, so access matters. Let us know about gates, fences, slopes, narrow side yards, retaining walls or soft ground between where equipment can park and where the stump is.
It’s a good idea to have underground utilities located before grinding. In Washington, locate requests go through 811. Also tell us about irrigation lines, buried cables, septic components, large rocks or anything else you know is near the stump.
Stump grinding throws wood chips and small debris, so keep people, pets and vehicles away from the work area until it’s finished.
Grinding leaves a mix of wood chips and soil where the stump used to be. What happens to that material, whether it’s spread, left as mulch or taken away, is something to discuss when you get your estimate. If you plan to plant grass or a new tree in the same spot, it’s usually best to remove some of the chips and add topsoil first, since fresh wood chips can tie up nitrogen in the soil as they break down.
Stumps are ground down below the soil surface. The right depth depends on what you plan to do with the area, such as lawn, planting beds or hardscape, so share your plans when you request an estimate.
Stump grinding removes the stump itself, not the entire root system. The roots left in the ground gradually break down on their own.
Yes. Stumps don’t need to be from a recent removal to be ground.
It depends on the size of the stump, how many there are and how easy they are to reach. Call (360) 590-8771 for a free estimate.
Often, yes, although it’s usually easier to plant a little to one side of the old stump because roots remain in the ground. Remove some of the wood chips and add topsoil before planting.
Estimates are free. For storm damage and other emergencies, call any time, 24/7.
Based in Port Orchard and serving Kitsap County, including:
Tell us how many stumps you have, roughly how big they are and where they’re located. Call (360) 590-8771 or send a request for a free estimate.
Tree removal, tree trimming and pruning, stump grinding and 24/7 emergency tree service. Based in Port Orchard, serving Kitsap County and nearby communities.
