Stump grinding in Toms River and throughout Ocean and Monmouth County. Stump grinding is the most cost-effective way to get rid of a tree stump. We grind it below grade so you can reseed, replant or build where the tree used to be. Call (732) 966-2273 for a free estimate.
Why Grind a Stump?
- Looks: old stumps are an eyesore in an otherwise neat yard.
- Pests: as stumps decay they can house rodents, bees and insects of all kinds, including termites.
- Space: once a stump is ground down it’s easier to plant grass, put in a garden or build something in its place.
- Safety and mowing: no more tripping over it or mowing around it.
How Stump Grinding Works
A stump grinder is a machine with carbide teeth attached to a spinning wheel. It grinds the wood of the stump into a pile of mulch, working it down below the level of the surrounding ground. Grinding a stump takes proper training and experience to avoid damage to your lawn, beds and hardscape.
- Free estimate. We look at the size and number of stumps and how we’ll get the grinder to them.
- Grinding. The stump is ground below grade.
- The mulch. We can take the grindings with us or leave them in a spot on your property for you to use.
- Finishing. We can apply seed so the patch is replaced by grass.
Once a tree is removed and the stump is ground, you often can’t even tell a tree was there.
New and Old Stumps
We grind stumps at the time of a tree removal, or we can come out and grind stumps left over from trees taken down in the past, even ones that have been sitting for years.
What Affects the Cost of Stump Grinding?
- The stump’s diameter and how far its roots flare out at the surface
- How many stumps you have
- Access for the grinder, such as gates, fences and slopes
- Whether you want the grindings hauled away and the area seeded
Stump Grinding FAQs
What’s the difference between stump grinding and stump removal?
Grinding chews the stump down below the surface and leaves the roots in the ground to decay naturally. Full stump removal digs out the root ball, which leaves a large hole and disturbs much more of the yard. For most homeowners grinding is the faster, cheaper and neater option.
Can you grind a stump that’s years old?
Yes. We grind both fresh stumps and old ones from trees removed long ago.
What happens to the wood chips?
Your choice. We can haul them away or leave them for you to use as mulch.
Can I plant grass where the stump was?
Yes. We can apply seed after grinding so the area grows back in with the rest of the lawn.
Areas We Serve
JBS Tree Experts is based in Toms River and works throughout Ocean and Monmouth County, including Toms River, Brick, Jackson, Howell, Point Pleasant, Freehold, Manalapan, Colts Neck, Middletown and the surrounding towns. Not sure if we cover your street? Call (732) 966-2273 and ask.
Other Tree Services
- Tree Removal
- Tree Trimming & Pruning
- 24/7 Emergency Storm Cleanup
- Hedge Trimming & Removal
- Lot & Land Clearing
Get a Free Estimate
Call (732) 966-2273 or request a free estimate online. A photo of the stumps helps us quote faster. Estimates are free and there is no obligation.