Stump Grinding

Hazardous, dead & storm-damaged trees taken down with complete cleanup

Green stump grinder chipping wood in a grassy yard, throwing debris beside a tree stump

Getting Rid of Old Stumps for Good

A tree may be gone, but the stump it leaves behind keeps causing trouble. It catches mower blades, trips kids and guests, sends up new shoots and slowly rots into a home for carpenter ants and termites. Digging one out by hand can take days with a shovel and an axe, especially once the roots have wound their way through rocky Connecticut soil.


Rob's Lawn grinds stumps down below the soil line for homeowners across Fairfield County, leaving level ground you can seed, plant or build on. The grinder chews the stump and its main surface roots into wood chips, which you can keep for mulch or compost or have hauled away. It's a quicker, more cost-effective option than full extraction, and with more than 30 years of local experience, Rob's crew can tell you which approach makes sense for each stump on your property.

What Comes With Professional Stump Grinding

Level, Usable Ground

The stump is ground below the soil line, so the spot can be filled, seeded and mowed like the rest of your lawn.

Surface Root Grinding

Main roots spreading out near the surface are ground along with the stump, cutting down on tripping hazards and regrowth.

Wood Chips Your Way

Keep the chips for mulch or compost, or have them cleared off the property.

Less Disruption to Your Yard

Grinding works in place without the deep digging full extraction requires, so the surrounding lawn stays mostly intact.

Black silhouette of a tree with roots and leafy branches on a white background

Signs an Old Stump Should Go

Any of these is a good reason to schedule grinding:



  • New shoots are sprouting from the base or roots
  • The wood has gone soft, crumbly or full of ants
  • You're mowing and trimming around stumps every week
  • A new patio, garden or lawn is planned for that spot

What to Know Before Grinding a Stump

  • How deep does stump grinding go?

    Stumps are typically ground several inches below the surface, which is deep enough to cover with topsoil and seed. If you want to plant a new tree in the exact same spot, deeper grinding or full removal may be the better fit.

  • What happens to the wood chips after stump grinding?

    That's up to you. Many homeowners spread them in garden beds or add them to a compost pile, and anything you don't want can be cleared off the property.

  • Is stump grinding or stump removal better for my yard?

    Grinding works well for lawns and planting beds. Full removal pulls out the root ball too, which matters when footings, a patio base or a new tree will go in that same location.

Clear Old Stumps From Your Property

Count the stumps for removal and submit a service request. You'll get a free estimate within one business day, with urgent jobs completed in 24 hours.