What this service includes
We grind stumps 6–12 inches below grade, sweep up the chips, and leave the site ready for sod, mulch, or new plantings. Fast turnaround, no big machinery ruts, no surprises.
Why Sacred Tree Service?
- ISA Certified Arborists assess every job before we touch a saw.
- Member of ISA and TCIA — bound by national best-practice standards.
- Fully licensed and insured, with workers’ comp coverage.
- ISA-credentialed crew based in Apopka, FL — your call goes to a real person.
Cities we serve
We provide stumps services across Central Florida, including:
- Stumps in Orlando
- Stumps in Pine Hills
- Stumps in Ocoee
- Stumps in Winter Park
- Stumps in Maitland
- Stumps in Apopka
- Stumps in Belle Isle
- Stumps in Edgewood
- Stumps in Altamonte Springs
- Stumps in Casselberry
- Stumps in Longwood
- Stumps in Winter Garden
- Stumps in Fern Park
- Stumps in Goldenrod
- Stumps in Oviedo
- Stumps in Lake Mary
- Stumps in Windermere
- Stumps in Dr. Phillips
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does stump grinding cost in Central Florida?
Single stump grinding typically runs $100–$400 depending on diameter, root flare, and access. Large stumps (24-inch+ diameter, big root systems, old hardwood) can run $400–$700. A common rule of thumb is $4–$8 per inch of stump diameter, with a minimum charge. Multi-stump jobs on the same property are priced together — less per stump than individual visits.
How deep do you grind a stump?
Standard grinding takes the stump 6–12 inches below grade — enough to lay new sod, mulch over, or replant nearby. If you’re planning to put another tree right where the old one was, we can grind deeper (12–18 inches) and remove more of the lateral root system; this is typically priced separately. For pure cosmetic grinding (covering with mulch or grass), 6 inches is usually plenty.
What happens to the wood chips after grinding?
The grinding produces a pile of mixed wood chips and soil right where the stump was. Three options: leave them as fill (they settle in a few months, decompose over a year or two); we haul them away ($50–$150 added); or we spread them as mulch around the rest of the landscape. Most homeowners pick option 1 or 3.
Can I plant grass over a ground stump?
Yes, with a caveat. Wood chips and old roots tie up nitrogen as they decompose, which can yellow new grass for the first season. Best practice: scrape off loose chips, add 4–6 inches of fresh topsoil, mix in a starter fertilizer, and seed or sod. By the second season the area is indistinguishable from surrounding lawn. If you want to plant a new tree right on top, give it a year — or grind deeper at the time of the original job.