Stump Grinding

We grind stumps 8–12 inches below grade, haul the chips, and leave fillable soil so you can reclaim the lawn.

A leftover stump is a tripping hazard, a mowing headache, and an open invitation to carpenter ants and regrowth. We grind stumps flush and below grade at homes across Madison, Sun Prairie, Middleton, and the rest of Dane County so you can reclaim the lawn or replant.

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What's included

Grind 8–12 in. below grade
Surface root chasing
Chip removal or backfill
Site rake-out

Common reasons Dane County customers call us

A fresh stump left after a removal you want gone
Old stumps you mow around or trip over
Reclaiming space to reseed, landscape, or build
Stopping sucker regrowth and pest nesting

Safety & cleanup

We check for utilities before grinding, shield surrounding beds and hardscape, and grind 8–12 inches below grade including surface roots. You choose whether we haul the chips off or backfill the hole so the spot is ready to reseed.

Pricing tiers

Headline figures are a fair market rate per stump. Your exact number depends on access and scope — the estimator dials it in.

Small stump

Under 12 in. diameter

$150

per stump

Medium stump

12–24 in. diameter

$270

per stump

Large stump

24 in.+ diameter

$470

per stump

Why choose Extreme Tree Care & Snow Removal

Ground well below grade so it stays gone
Surface roots chased so the lawn is truly usable
Chip haul-off or clean backfill — your call
Bundles with removal for a lower combined price

Stump Grinding — frequently asked questions

How deep do you grind the stump?

Standard is 8–12 inches below grade, which is enough to reseed grass or plant most landscaping. If you plan to build or plant a new tree in the same spot, tell us and we can go deeper.

Do you remove the wood chips?

Your choice. Grinding produces a pile of chips and soil — we can haul it away, or backfill the hole with it and rake it out so you can seed right over the top.

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