Stump grinding in Seneca, SC
We grind stumps below the grass line all around Seneca, so you can mow, seed or sod right over the spot.
Most stumps run
$3 an inch across
Measured across the widest part of the stump at ground level, with a $125 minimum per visit. Raking the grindings back into the hole is part of the price.
How a stump gets priced
Measure
Send a photo and a rough width, or we come and measure. Every stump is priced by the inch across the cut, roots and access noted.
Grind
Buried lines get marked through SC811 first. Then the wheel takes the stump about six inches below the soil, and the grindings go back in the hole.
Plant
Top the spot with soil once the chips settle, then seed or lay sod. Our guide covers what to do in the weeks after.
What to do after grindingWhat we grind
Single stumps, whole lots, and the roots in between, anywhere from Fair Play up to Salem.
All servicesStump grinding
Stumps ground below the soil so the spot can be mowed, seeded or planted.
More on stump grinding
Root grinding
Grinding exposed roots that lift lawns, trip people and catch mower blades.
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Stump removal
Taking out the whole stump and main roots when building work needs clean ground.
More on stump removal
Multi-stump and lot clearing
Many stumps in one job: storm cleanup, fence lines, HOAs and building lots.
More on multi-stump and lot clearing
Seneca and the lake towns
| County | Town | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oconee | Seneca | |
| Walhalla | ||
| Westminster | ||
| Salem | ||
| West Union | 29696 | |
| Fair Play | 29643 | |
| Long Creek | 29658 | |
| Oconee and Pickens | Lake Keowee | |
| Pickens | Clemson | |
| Central | 29630 | |
| Six Mile | 29682 | |
| Anderson | Pendleton | 29670 |
| Townville | 29689 |
Not on the list? If you’re within about half an hour of Seneca, ask anyway.
Before we grind
How deep do you grind?
About six inches below the soil for a lawn, which is enough to seed or sod over. If you plan to plant a tree, pour a patio or set a fence post in the same spot, tell us and we grind deeper.
What happens to the grindings?
They go back into the hole and get raked level, so the spot is filled rather than left as a pit. Most stumps make more chips than the hole holds, so ask on the quote if you want the extra hauled away or spread in your beds.
Do I need to be home?
No. If the stumps are easy to find, the gate is unlocked and pets are inside, we can work while you’re out and text you when it’s done.
Can you get into a fenced backyard?
Usually, yes. Measure the narrowest gate or gap on the way to the stump and put it on the quote, along with any steps or steep slope, so we bring the right machine.
Will the stump grow back?
Grinding below grade takes out the root crown, so most trees don’t come back. Sweetgum and tree-of-heaven can send up suckers from the roots for a season or two; mowing them off usually wears them out.
Do you call 811 first?
Yes, we request an SC811 locate before grinding. 811 only marks public utility lines, so point out anything private: irrigation, an invisible dog fence, a septic line or wiring to a shed or lamp post.
Get a quote
Send a photo and a rough width, and we’ll text back a price.
Rather text or call?
Text a photo to (424) 423-9302Call (424) 423-9302Or price it yourselfBased in Seneca, SC. We reply the same day, Monday to Saturday.