Why You Shouldn't Leave That Stump in Your Yard
- Tripping and liability hazard. A stump in your yard is a lawsuit waiting to happen. As grass grows around it, stumps become harder to see — making them more dangerous.
- Pest magnet. Decaying stumps attract termites, carpenter ants, and beetles. A termite colony that establishes in a stump 15 feet from your house won't stay in the stump. A single termite treatment costs $1,500–$3,000+.
- Root regrowth. Many tree species sprout new growth from old stumps. You can spray them, cut them, poison them — or you can grind the stump once and be done forever.
- Mowing headache. Mowing around stumps wastes time, damages mower blades, and leaves uncut patches.
- Property value impact. Old stumps signal neglect, affecting buyer perception and appraisal value.
- Blocks future landscaping. A buried stump decays unevenly and creates sinkholes.
Ready to get rid of that stump?
Get a Free Estimate →Stump Grinding vs. Complete Stump Removal
Stump grinding uses a powerful rotating cutting wheel to chip away the stump 6–8 inches below the soil surface. The remaining roots decompose naturally over time. This is the standard method for most residential situations.
Complete stump removal involves extracting the entire stump AND major root ball using heavy equipment. Typically only needed for construction sites where foundation work requires complete root clearance.
For 90% of homeowners, stump grinding is the right choice. It's faster, less expensive, less invasive, and produces a clean surface you can fill with topsoil and seed immediately.
How Canopy Grinds Stumps — Fast, Clean, Complete
- Pre-Grind Assessment — We verify stump location relative to underground utilities. If needed, we coordinate SC 811 (Call Before You Dig).
- Area Preparation — Clear debris, rocks, and soil. Ground protection placed for equipment access.
- Grinding — Commercial-grade grinders reduce the stump to mulch, 6–8 inches below grade.
- Backfill Options — Leave chips as fill, have us haul away and backfill with topsoil, or keep chips for garden mulch.
- Cleanup — Excess chips and debris cleaned up. Area raked smooth and ready for seed, sod, or landscaping.
Stump Grinding Cost in Lexington, SC
| Stump Size | Typical Cost Range |
|---|---|
| Small (under 12" diameter) | $100–$200 |
| Medium (12"–24" diameter) | $200–$400 |
| Large (24"–36" diameter) | $350–$550 |
| Very large (36"+ diameter) | $500–$800+ |
Multi-stump discount: Have several stumps? We offer reduced per-stump pricing for multiple stumps on the same property.
Bundled with tree removal: When you pair stump grinding with tree removal, you save — the equipment is already on-site.
Stump Grinding FAQ — Lexington, SC
Most individual stumps take 30–60 minutes to grind. A yard with multiple stumps can usually be completed in half a day.
Yes, but we recommend waiting for wood chips to decompose, or we can remove chips and backfill with topsoil. Planting 3–5 feet from the original stump location is ideal.
Grinding removes the stump and top root flair. Underground roots decompose naturally over 2–5 years. The tree will not regrow.
Yes. For any stump near potential utility lines, we coordinate with SC 811 to mark buried utilities before grinding.
Our grinders can address surface roots extending from the stump. Let us know during your estimate and we'll assess what can be ground.