Iron Oak Stump Grinding logoIron Oak Stump Grinding 📞 832-509-5499

Stump Grinding & Removal in the Bay Area & Greater Houston

Ground below grade, roots and all, with the spot raked clean. Same-day service and a price you know before we start.

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Stop staring at that stump

A leftover stump is an eyesore, a tripping hazard, a lawnmower-killer, and a magnet for termites and new sucker growth. Grinding it out is faster, cheaper, and far less destructive to your yard than digging or chemicals.

We bring a commercial grinder to you, set our cut depth, and grind the stump 4–8 inches (or more) below grade — low enough to plant grass, lay sod, pour a patio, or run a fence line right over the top.

What's included

  • Grinding below grade — not just shaved flush. We set the depth so you can replant or build.
  • Surface roots ground out on request (great before sod, fences, or flatwork).
  • Cleanup — grindings raked back into the hole, or hauled off and left at grade (small add-on). Your call.
  • A clean, level spot ready for whatever's next.

What affects the price

Stump diameter (measured at the widest point), how tall it's left, access (tight gates, backyards), and whether you want roots ground and chips hauled. We tell you the number up front — always.

💡 Saves you money: the lower the tree is cut before we grind, the faster and cheaper the grind.

Honest pricing

Most single stumps run $150–$400 depending on width and access. Our minimum is $150 to bring the machine out, then about $3–$4 per inch of stump diameter. Multiple stumps get a discount — and we give you the exact number before we start.

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Got a stump? Send us a photo.

Text a photo of your stump and a rough width to 832-509-5499 — you'll get a real price back fast, no site visit needed. Or call and we'll usually have you on the schedule same or next day.

Frequently asked

How deep do you grind?

Standard is 4–8 inches below grade; deeper if you're planting a new tree or pouring concrete. Just tell us the plan for the spot.

Will it leave a hole?

You'll have a depression filled with grindings, which we backfill for you. Want it gone entirely? We'll haul the grindings and leave it at grade (small add-on) — top with soil and seed and it disappears.

Do you grind the roots too?

We grind surface roots on request — recommended before sod, fences, or flatwork.

Can you get into my backyard?

Most gates, yes — our machines are built to fit through. Send a photo of the gate and path and we'll confirm before we roll out.

Is my sprinkler system safe?

We call 811 for public utilities and ask you about private lines (sprinklers, landscape lighting, lines to a shed or pool) that 811 doesn't mark — a quick walk-through keeps everything safe.

Stump grinding vs. stump removal — what's the difference?

"Removal" usually means digging the whole root ball out, which tears up your yard and costs far more. Grinding turns the stump into mulch below ground level — cleaner, faster, cheaper, and the result you actually want.

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