Tree SonsTree ServiceA tree that's been cut down is only half the job. The stump left behind trips people, attracts insects, keeps sprouting new growth, and makes mowing a chore. Tree Sons grinds it below grade so your yard is flat, safe and ready to use.
Why you don't want to leave a stump in the yard
- Trip hazard — especially for kids and guests who don't know it's there
- Pest and termite magnet — decaying wood draws insects that can move toward the house
- Stump sprouts — many species keep sending up new shoots until the root system is gone or starved
- Blocks mowing and landscaping — you work around it every single time
- Eyesore — dead wood in the middle of a lawn looks neglected and brings down curb appeal
- Liability — a hidden stump in grass is a fall waiting to happen
What stump grinding actually does
Grinding is not full stump removal. We use a purpose-built grinder to bring the main stump down to about two inches beneath the ground. What's left is a hole filled with wood chip grindings. The surface can be raked level, or we can remove the grinding debris for an additional fee.
This is different from digging the whole root ball out, which is far more disruptive and expensive. For most situations, grinding the main stump is the practical, cost-effective choice — and that's what we do.
How stump grinding works with Tree Sons
Free Estimate
We look at the stump size, access and what's nearby, then give you a clear price — usually same-day.
We Schedule
Pick a date that works. Often same week — stump jobs are quick to mobilize.
Grind the Stump
We grind the main stump down to about two inches beneath the ground — works on recent or old stumps.
Rake & Clean Up
Grindings left in place or hauled away for an additional fee — your choice. We rake the area before we leave.
What's included
- Grinding the main stump to about two inches beneath the ground
- Works on recently removed trees or old stumps
- Wood chip grindings left in place, or removed for an additional fee
- Rake-down of the surrounding area
- Works as a standalone job or bundled with any tree removal
Serving Northborough and nearby: Northborough, Shrewsbury, Westborough, Marlborough, Southborough and Grafton.
Still have a tree to take down first? See our tree removal page — we do both together all the time. Need branches cleaned up instead? We handle tree trimming and pruning too.