Once a tree has been removed, the stump can be surprisingly difficult to deal with. Digging one out by hand can become a major project, while leaving it behind means working around it whenever you mow, landscape or use that part of your property.
Stump Munchers provides professional stump grinding and removal solutions throughout the Edmonton area. Our goal is simple: determine what needs to happen below the surface based on how you plan to use the space above it.
For many properties, stump grinding is the most practical way to deal with an unwanted stump. Specialized equipment gradually reduces the stump into smaller wood material and allows it to be ground below the surrounding surface without excavating the entire root system.
The appropriate scope depends on the stump, site conditions and what you intend to do with the area afterward.
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We help homeowners remove stumps from lawns and landscaped areas while considering fences, buildings, gardens, driveways and other features around the work area.
If tree removal or property cleanup has left several stumps behind, tell us about all of them when requesting a quote so we can assess the project together.
Stump grinding and full stump removal are not necessarily the same service. Grinding focuses on reducing the stump below grade while portions of the underground root system generally remain.
More extensive removal may be needed when future construction, excavation, hardscaping or another project requires the area to be cleared more completely. Tell us what you plan to do with the space so the scope can be assessed properly.
Large surface roots can sometimes remain an obstacle after the main tree is gone. Depending on their location and the surrounding trees, utilities, structures and landscaping, accessible surface roots may also be candidates for grinding. Root work is assessed individually.
Stump Munchers can assist with stump grinding at rental properties, multi-family sites, commercial properties, acreages, landscaping projects and other managed locations.
For multiple properties or larger quantities of stumps, send us the project details so we can review the scope.
Larger stumps and broad root flares generally require more grinding time.
Include every stump you want addressed so the entire project can be considered together.
Gate width, fences, slopes, stairs, retaining walls, soft ground and landscaping can affect equipment access.
Buildings, decks, concrete, fences, utilities and other nearby features need to be considered before grinding begins.
Preparing an area for sod or mulch may require a different scope than preparing for excavation, construction or hardscaping.
For many residential landscaping projects, grinding is sufficient because it removes the visible stump below grade with less disturbance than excavation. If you need the area cleared for structural work or deeper excavation, tell us before quoting so we can discuss whether a more extensive removal approach is appropriate.
Send Stump Munchers a few photos, your location, an approximate stump measurement and a picture showing access to the work area. We’ll use that information to assess the job and determine the next step.