FAQ
Stump Grinding FAQ’s
1). What determines the cost of grinding a stump?
Factors include the size of the stump, how many surface roots, how tall the stump “hump” is sticking out of the ground, the type of wood, the ease of access to the stump and the number of stumps.
2). What does the customer do with the chips?
Most chips can be used for mulch, or taken to the municipalities compost pile.
3). What is your standard process?
I grind 6” below grade, grind exposed surface roots, and rake the debris back into a pile where the stump was. My grinder can go up to 21” deep, if necessary. For example, when installing concrete I would grind 12” below grade.
4). Will you damage my lawn?
The machines are turf friendly, similar to a riding lawn mower. You will see tracks where the grass is matted down, but there is normally no damage to the lawn, unless adverse conditions exist.
5). Do I need to be home when you grind my stumps?
No, you don’t need to be home. I generally will contact you two days before I plan to grind the stumps, and then again when I’m on my way to the job.
6). Do you grind stumps all year long?
As long as I can get to the stump, it can be ground.
7). How do you recommend preparing the area to plant grass?
I recommend removing the chips, backfilling with clean dirt, compact the soil, plant grass seed and cover with straw.
8). Are you concerned about underground utilities?
I will always have a conversation with the customer about underground utilities. In cases where there is a potential conflict with underground utilities, Stump Grinding by Mike, LLC will contact diggers hotline, which takes three business days to get marked.
9). What about private utilities?
Lamp posts, service to a detached garage or shed, sprinkler systems, propane lines, etc., are not marked by Diggers Hotline. The customer can call Private Lines to have electrical lines marked or their specific provider for propane or underground sprinkler systems.
10). Do you provide lawn restoration services (remove chips and plant grass)?
I do not, however, I work with a partner landscape company that can provide that service.
Ranked Order of Service Areas
- Jackson
- West Bend
- Hartford
- Slinger
- Menomonee Falls
- Germantown
- Brookfield
- Colgate
- Hubertus
- Richfield
- Cedarburg
- Sussex
- Grafton
- Mequon
- Pewaukee
- Elm Grove
- Oconomowoc
- Milwaukee
- Pewaukee
- Lannon
- Brown Deer
- Thiensville