Stump Grinding & Removal

Complete stump removal services to reclaim your yard space and eliminate tripping hazards.

Professional Stump Grinding Services in Lombard, IL

After tree removal, stumps can be unsightly obstacles that take up valuable yard space and pose safety hazards. At Nimble Lombard Tree Service, we provide efficient stump grinding and removal services that completely eliminate stumps from your property, allowing you to reclaim your outdoor space.

Our professional stump grinding equipment reduces stumps to wood chips below ground level, eliminating tripping hazards and creating a clean slate for landscaping, lawn expansion, or new construction. Unlike manual removal methods that can take days and cause significant property disruption, our grinding process is quick, efficient, and minimally invasive to your surrounding landscape.

Why Stump Removal is Important

Many property owners underestimate the problems that tree stumps can cause. Beyond being eyesores, stumps present several practical issues that make removal a smart investment:

•Safety hazards for children, pets, and lawn equipment operators
•Attraction for pests including termites, carpenter ants, and beetles
•Fungal growth and disease that can spread to healthy trees
•Obstacles for mowing, landscaping, and property maintenance
•New shoots and sprouts that require constant maintenance
•Reduced property value and curb appeal

Our Efficient Stump Grinding Process

We use professional-grade stump grinding equipment that makes quick work of stumps of any size. Our powerful grinders feature rotating cutting wheels with carbide teeth that chip away the stump and major roots, reducing everything to fine wood chips. We typically grind stumps 6-12 inches below ground level, which is sufficient for most landscaping and lawn applications.

The process is remarkably clean and efficient. We protect your surrounding landscape, grind the stump completely, and leave you with nutrient-rich wood chips that can be used as mulch or removed from your property. The resulting hole can be filled with topsoil and seeded for a seamless lawn restoration. Most residential stump grinding projects are completed in just a few hours.

What to Do After Stump Removal

Once we've ground your stump, you have several options for the space. The wood chips can be left in place as natural mulch for garden beds, or we can remove them entirely. The depression left by the stump can be filled with topsoil and seeded to match your existing lawn. For larger stumps, you may want to wait a few weeks for settling before final grading.

This is also an excellent opportunity to reimagine your landscape. Consider planting new trees in different locations, expanding your garden beds, or creating new outdoor living spaces. Our team can provide recommendations and even assist with tree health and maintenance for any new plantings. The possibilities are endless once that old stump is gone.

Ready to Remove That Stump?

Call (630) 467-6768