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Land Clearing Weatherford takes stump grinding requests from Weatherford homeowners and landowners, whether it is one oak stump in the front yard or dozens left after a cedar job. Request a free quote and a local land clearing contractor will call you back to go over the count, sizes and access.
A stump grinder uses a toothed wheel to chew wood into chips below the surface. Small walk-behind units fit through yard gates; larger towed or tracked grinders and skid steer attachments cover pasture and lots.
Grinding, pulling or cutting flush
Grinding removes the visible stump and the top several inches of the root zone, then leaves chips in the hole. Pulling uses an excavator or dozer to lift the entire stump and root ball, which is what builders want under a slab or drive. Cutting flush is quickest and leaves the stump at ground level for brush hogging over. Choose based on what the ground will be used for.
Ask how deep the grinder will go. Deeper grinding costs more but lets you lay sod or plant closer to the old stump.
Things that slow grinding
Rocks lodged in the roots, buried wire or old fence posts can damage grinder teeth, so mention them. Limestone close to the surface around Weatherford may stop the grinder short of full depth. Large live oak and post oak stumps take far longer than cedar. Irrigation lines and buried utilities near a yard stump should be located first; call 811 before any job that goes below grade.
Cleanup afterward
Grindings can be raked back into the hole, spread around trees as mulch or hauled off. As chips break down, the hole can settle, so plan to top it off with soil before seeding grass. Mesquite stumps that are only ground at the surface may still resprout; see mesquite removal for that case.
Frequently asked questions
How is stump grinding priced?
Usually by stump size, count, wood type and access. Many stumps on one site tend to lower the per-stump cost.
Can I plant a tree where the stump was?
Yes, once chips are removed and replaced with soil. Planting a little off to the side is easier.
Is the quote free?
Yes. A local land clearing contractor provides the price and does the grinding; see how it works.
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