Do I have to grind an old tree stump?

• <div><p>We recommend removing the stump, and grinding is a popular way to do it. You can also dig out small stumps or stumps that have fully decayed instead of grinding them. However, don’t try using acids or fire for <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-kill-tree-stump.htm">killing a tree stump</a>, which is a fire hazard and illegal in many areas.</p><p>Leaving the stump alone invites eventual problems, including attracting termites, mold, and fungi.</p></div>

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Q: Is it better to grind stumps or remove them?

• <div><p>Whether it's better to grind or remove a stump depends on your professional tree service&rsquo;s advice and what you intend for the landscape to look like after removal. Grinding is faster and likely more affordable, but manual removal unearths the root system and leaves the potential for a clean slate for landscape design. </p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to kill tree roots?

• <div><p>The speed of your tree root removal process depends on a few different factors, including the size and type of tree. However, the fastest method of killing tree roots is applying chemical herbicide, which starts working quickly and efficiently. But this removal method has its drawbacks, such as having a negative effect on the surrounding vegetation and landscaping. Other options like rock salt and stump grinding work relatively quickly and cause less damage to your yard.</p></div>

Q: What is the fastest way to remove a tree stump?

• <div><p>The fastest way to remove a tree stump is by burning it or grinding it. You can rent a stump grinder and do the job yourself or hire a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/arborists/">local arborist</a> or landscape specialist. Before burning a stump yourself, be sure to check local burn laws. Drill holes in the stump, fill them with vegetable oil, and wait 24 to 48 hours. Add charcoal bricks to the surface, then light the fire. Attend the fire at all times.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of stump grinding?

• <div><p>The main disadvantage of stump grinding is that it requires use of heavy and dangerous machinery, meaning you should hire a professional to tackle it, increasing the removal cost. Another drawback of stump grinding is that it can cause root decay in the root system left behind. The remaining wood may develop this type of decay, making it difficult to replant a new tree or plant in that spot in the future.</p></div>

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Last update on October 26, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Timbers pros came to our home to remove a very large Maple tree, that was probably 60 to70 feet high. They worked really hard . They took the tree and the stump , brought in dirt covered the area,with dirt and sewed grass seed. They treated our property as if it was their own, and when they...
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Reviewed in January 2024
I have the pleasure of dealing with Fransisco with Duck Multiservice for asbestos removal on some old boiler pipes. His pricing is incredibly fair and the quality of the work is great as well. I would recommend him for anyone looking for asbestos removal and encapsulation.
Duck Multiservice, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
They are very nice to work with and reasonably price. They did a great job on what we wanted and removed all tree limbs including extras we had.
FRONTIER TREE SERVICE LLC
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Reviewed in August 2017
Excellent experience. They were timely, respectful, quick, and efficient. As agreed, they ground-down the stumps more than 6 inches below surface and filled in the hole with the wood chips. They removed every branch and the leaves.
TRU-CUT TREE SVC
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Reviewed in December 2014
Complete house re-roof, including removal of all shingles and old wooden shake shingles and cleanup and removal of all debris.
SISK ROOFING
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Reviewed in July 2014
He removed the nine 24 stumps in about 40 minutes! He drove to my place (about 40 minutes) with his Vermeer pull-behind machine to give me a quote. i was so impressed that i had him do the job on the spot. I volunteered to handle the debris to keep the cost down and expedite the job. Iwould and...
The Bowman Boys Stump Removal
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Reviewed in July 2014
The Amish family was honest and reliable, delivering what we ordered. It took a few weeks, but this was custom built and we had to schedule separate providers to remove tree stumps and install a grave pad. Upon my request, they recommended a person to do the gravel pad and again I was very...
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Reviewed in June 2014
Nick did an excellent job from the time we placed the order to the final walk-through! He had a team of people there and did the complete job in two days. Every team member was very knowledgeable about what they were going to do to complete the work. . This was done to a home that had been...
NICK STEWART HEATING & COOLING
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Reviewed in April 2014
Removed 6 or 7 trees for my wife and I plus removed all stumps. Went well with no damage to buildings. All in all pretty good experience other than the yard got tore up more than I expected. Ron's pricing was very reasonable for all that his crew did.
Ron Hammack Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2014
Job completed as required. Old windows removed from property.
Outer Limits Construction LLC
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