Stump removal
Stump and Root Removal for Alpharetta Properties
We take the stump out roots and all, then fill the hole with soil so the spot can be reseeded or built on.
Free, no-obligation estimates. (470) 348-6983
Grind or remove
Stump Removal in Alpharetta
Stump removal takes the stump and its root system out of the ground, which is what an Alpharetta lot needs where grinding alone leaves the roots below to rot.
Grinding and removal are two different jobs. Grinding cuts the stump down "below grade" and stops there. Uprooting is the second step, and it comes only after the grind.
Root removal is usually a separate job from the grind, so when you call, tell us whether you want the stump gone or the ground clear, and we will quote the job you need.
Stump only
Stump grinding
The stump is ground below the ground so soil or sod can cover the spot, and the roots stay in place.
- Roots
- Stay in the ground
- The spot
- Grindings left as mulch or hauled away
Clears the ground
Stump and roots
Stump and root removal
Grinding comes first, then the main roots are dug and pulled, so the entire root system comes out of the ground.
- Roots
- Dug out and pulled
- The spot
- Backfilled with soil, ready to reseed or build on
How it comes out
Grinding First, Then Root Removal
Full removal starts by grinding the stump, then the main roots are dug and pulled from the ground. A job runs in this order, from your call to the cleanup.
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Look and quote
We look at the stump, how far its roots run and how a machine reaches it, then quote the whole job before we start. Before any digging, the underground lines are marked through Georgia's call-before-you-dig service.
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Grind the stump
The stump is ground down first, below the ground, the same as a plain grinding job, which takes the bulk of the wood out of the way.
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Dig and pull the roots
Then the main roots are dug out and pulled from the ground, so the root system comes out instead of rotting where it lies.
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Fill and clean up
The hole is backfilled with soil and raked level, and we clean up when the work is done.
After the roots come out
Backfill and Reseeding After Removal
Once the roots are out, the hole is backfilled with soil, so the spot is ready to reseed or build on.
After a plain grind the hole is full of grindings, and those can be swapped for dirt so the spot can be reseeded. With the roots pulled as well, the whole hole takes soil, it is raked level, and we clean up before we leave.
What it costs
How Stump Removal Is Priced
Stump removal is priced on the stump's diameter, the spread of its roots and how the machine reaches it. The exact number for your stump comes from the call, and we quote the whole job before we start.
Typical in Alpharetta
$60 to $350
per stump
Stump removal in Alpharetta typically runs $60 to $350 a stump, and the average stump falls between $81 and $136. Size moves it most, so a wide old stump sits at the top of that range and a small one near the bottom.
What sets the price
These are what move a stump quote up or down:
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DiameterStump work is commonly priced by the inch of diameter, measured across the stump at its widest point.
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Root spreadThe farther the main roots run, the more digging it takes to pull them.
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Machine accessA stump the machine can drive straight up to costs less than one it has to reach around a house, a fence or a garden bed.
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Stump heightA large stump that was not cut low before the grinder arrives costs extra.
Why bother
Why Leftover Stumps Cause Problems
A stump left in the yard rots, draws pests and fungus, trips people and damages mowers. Here is what it costs you to leave one standing:
- It rotsA leftover stump rots over time where it stands.
- It draws pests and fungusAs it rots it attracts pests, fungus and disease to the yard.
- It trips peopleA low stump in the grass is a trip hazard for anyone crossing the lawn.
- It damages mowersA stump hidden in the grass can damage lawn equipment.
Stump Removal Across Our Service Area Around Alpharetta
We take out stumps in Alpharetta, GA and the towns around it. These are the towns we hear from most:
- Alpharetta
- Johns Creek
- Roswell
- Milton
- Peachtree Corners
- Berkeley Lake
- Mountain Park
- Duluth
- Dunwoody
- Norcross
- Sandy Springs
- Suwanee
A job outside that footprint is a question for the call.
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What our customers say
These are our Google reviews, as the people who wrote them put it, and these are the promises we keep on every job.
We answer the phone or call back the same working day.
We show up when we say we will.
We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.
Competitive price and they did a great job. I would definitely use them again.
This group is fantastic 98 degrees outside they did not stop these are heros
These guys came highly recommended from friends and family. Alejandro Came and gave me a competitive quote on the same day, for a giant white oak that others said was too big. Showed up on time on the day we agreed on and did an amazing job. You can’t even tell they were here aside from the massive tree that’s gone. 10/10 would recommend to anyone. Fantastic crew.
Stump questions
Questions we hear about stumps
The short answers to what neighbors ask us most before they book a stump job.
How much does it usually cost to remove a stump?
Stump removal in Alpharetta typically runs $60 to $350 a stump, and the average falls between $81 and $136. The stump's diameter, how far its roots spread and how the machine reaches it set where yours lands, and we quote the whole job before we start.
What is the fastest way to get rid of tree stumps?
Grinding alone is the shorter job: the stump is cut down below the ground and the roots stay where they are. When the roots have to come out too, uprooting follows the grind and takes the entire root system with it.
What are common mistakes when removing a tree stump?
The big one is digging before the underground lines are marked; Georgia's call-before-you-dig service marks them before any digging or stump grinding. Leaving a large stump tall before the grinder arrives adds to the cost, and grinding alone where you plan to build leaves the roots behind to rot.
What will rot a tree stump quickly?
Left alone, a stump rots over time, and as it rots it draws pests, fungus and disease to the yard. Rather than wait on it, grinding takes the stump below the ground, and full removal takes the roots out with it.
Ready when you are
Tell us about the stump, and we will quote the whole job
A free, no-obligation estimate starts with a call. Tell us where the stump stands and whether the roots have to go, and we answer the phone or call back the same working day.
Monday to Friday, from early morning until 5 pm; Saturday, from early morning until 3 pm. Calls outside those hours go to voicemail and we return them the next working morning.
We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.
We clean up when the work is done.