Stump Grinding
The core job: the stump ground 6–12" below grade so you can sod, seed or plant right over it.
- Ground 6–12" below grade
- Most stumps done in under an hour
- Lawn and hardscape protected
Detroit & Metro Detroit · Family owned · Stump specialists
Stumps gone.
Stumps gone.
Yard back.
Usually in one visit.
We grind 6–12" below grade, rake the chips flat and blow the walks off before we leave. Text a photo of the stump and we price it from that. Free estimates come back in 24–48 hrs.
- Free estimates in 24–48 hrs
- Insured & bonded
- Cleanup included
- Fits a 36" gate
Services
What we take care of
One stump by the garage or a whole fence line — same crew, same machine, same clean finish.
Complete Stump Removal
Grinding plus full extraction of the chips and root mass when you need clean, plantable soil.
- Chips and root mass hauled out
- Backfilled with clean topsoil
- Ready for new planting or hardscape
Stump & Debris Cleanup
Every chip raked, the hole leveled, the area blown clean — you should not be able to tell we were there.
- Grindings raked and leveled
- Drive and walks blown clean
- Haul-away available
Surface Root Chasing
Runner roots lifting your lawn, driveway or sidewalk ground out along their length.
- Stops mower scalping
- Relieves heaving concrete
- Priced by the linear foot
Lot & Multi-Stump Clearing
Fence lines, tree rows and cleared lots — volume pricing when there is more than one stump.
- Volume pricing per stump
- Fence lines and tree rows
- One quote for the whole lot
Storm & Emergency Stumps
Wind took the tree down. We take out what is left, fast.
- Works behind any tree crew
- Priority storm scheduling
- Insurance paperwork on request
How it works
Four steps, no runaround
Most customers go from photo to finished yard inside a week.
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Send a photo
Text or email a picture of the stump with a shoe or a bucket next to it for scale, plus your address. That is usually everything we need.
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Get a free quote
A firm price comes back within 24–48 hours. Diameter, access and whether you want the chips hauled are what move the number.
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We locate and grind
Utilities get located before the teeth go in the ground. On grind day we protect the turf, cut the stump below grade and check the depth.
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Cleanup, then you approve
Grindings raked and leveled, hard surfaces blown off, debris hauled if you asked for it. You look it over before we load up.
Why J&K
The part other outfits skip
Insured, bonded, utility-safe
Insured and bonded, and we locate before we grind — every job, every time. Cutting a buried line is a homeowner's nightmare and it is entirely avoidable.
You get an answer fast
Estimates back in 24–48 hours and a real person on the other end of the phone, 8 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week.
The yard gets left clean
Cleanup is included, not an add-on line item. Grindings leveled, walks blown off, ruts avoided with mats and plywood.
The quote is the price
The number we send is the number you pay. No day-of surprises once the machine is in the driveway.
Our work
Real jobs, our machine
Every photo below is ours — the grinder, the stumps and the clean ground we leave behind.
Fresh cut, machine in position
A wide hardwood stump cut low and the grinder rolled up behind it — the last hour of this tree's existence.
The wheel meets the stump
Our tracked grinder working a stump down from the side. The teeth take it in passes, a few inches at a time.
Chips flying mid-grind
Halfway through a grind — the pile building up is what a stump turns into. It gets raked level or hauled, your call.
Reviews
What customers say
“Professional, easy to work with, and quick to respond to any questions.”
Verified customerDetroit, MI
“Amazing team.”
Verified customerMetro Detroit
Service area
Where we work
We cover Wayne County, Oakland County and Macomb County — Detroit proper out through the surrounding suburbs. Sitting just outside the ring? Call anyway. We travel further for multi-stump jobs.
See all service areas- Detroit
- Warren
- Sterling Heights
- Dearborn
- Livonia
- Westland
- Southfield
- Taylor
- St. Clair Shores
- Dearborn Heights
- Redford
- Canton
- Southgate
- Grosse Pointe
- Roseville
- Clinton Township
- Eastpointe
- Ferndale
- Royal Oak
- Oak Park
- Madison Heights
- Troy
- Farmington Hills
- Hazel Park
Common questions
Straight answers before you call
How much does stump grinding cost?
Price follows the diameter of the stump measured at ground level, how hard it is to get the machine to it, and whether you want the grindings hauled away. Small yard stumps land at the low end, big multi-trunk maples with a tight gate at the high end, and multiple stumps in one trip drop the per-stump price a lot. Send a photo and you will have a firm number back in 24–48 hours — free.
How deep do you grind?
Six to twelve inches below grade for a standard grind, which is past the point where anything regrows and deep enough for sod, seed or mulch. If you are planting a new tree or pouring concrete in the same spot, tell us up front — that job needs the chips and root plate removed and the hole backfilled, not just a grind.
What happens to the wood chips?
Grinding produces a pile of chips mixed with soil. By default we rake them back into the hole and level them off, which is what most homeowners want and what settles into good planting soil. If you want the chips gone, we can haul them, and plenty of customers keep them for mulch on beds and paths.
Do I need to call MISS DIG before you come out?
You do not — we handle the utility locate. Michigan law requires a locate request before mechanized digging, and MISS DIG 811 marks public utilities at no charge. Worth knowing: locates cover utility-owned lines, not private ones you or a previous owner installed, so flag any invisible fence, sprinkler line, low-voltage lighting or gas run to a garage or grill.
Will the grass grow back?
Yes. Once the chips are leveled the spot is ready for seed or sod. For the fastest fill-in, take a few inches of chips out, drop in topsoil, then seed — chips alone are slow to establish grass because they pull nitrogen as they break down.
Ready to get that stump out of your yard?
Send a photo and your address and a firm price comes back within 24–48 hrs — free, with no pressure attached.