Stump Grinding in the Greater Vancouver Area

What is stump grinding?

Stump grinding uses a machine with a rotating cutting wheel to chip a tree stump down below ground level. The stump is turned into wood chips, and the remaining roots are left in the soil to break down naturally.

Benefits of stump grinding

• Removes trip hazards and mowing obstacles
• Frees up space for lawn, gardens or patios
• Minimal disturbance to the surrounding yard compared with digging
• Helps reduce sprouting from some tree species

Our grinding process

1. Quote

Send a photo and rough diameter, or call us. We'll confirm access and give you a clear price.

2. Site check

On the day, we confirm the stump, nearby obstacles and any marked irrigation or utilities.

3. Grinding

We grind the stump and major surface roots below grade, to a depth suited to your plans.

4. Tidy up

We rake chips into the hole or pile them for your use, depending on what you've chosen.

Residential and commercial stump grinding

We grind single backyard stumps for homeowners as well as multiple stumps for stratas, property managers, builders and commercial sites.

What happens to the wood chips?

Grinding produces a pile of chips mixed with soil. Many customers keep them as mulch for garden beds. If you'd like the area cleaned up, mention it in your quote request. Learn more in can you plant after stump grinding?

Why hire a professional instead of DIY?

Rental grinders are heavy, hard to move through gates and slopes, and can be dangerous to operate without experience. Large North Shore cedar and fir stumps can take a rental machine many hours. A professional crew brings the right equipment, works safely around structures and utilities, and usually finishes much faster.

Curious about pricing? See our stump grinding cost guide or compare stump removal options.