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Pros & Cons of Stump Grinding

Faster than full excavation, but with trade-offs you should know.

Published 2024-02-14 4 min Reviewed by an ISA-Certified Arborist

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Pros: fast, minimally invasive, opens the area for sod or replanting.

Pros: fast, minimally invasive, opens the area for sod or replanting. Cons: leaves lateral roots in place; deeper grinding adds cost; not ideal under foundations or hardscape.

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  4. We'll send a written quote with preservation options before any saw runs.
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