Straight answers before you call

Price is determined by stump diameter, how deep the root system runs, and the soil type under your yard. A 12-inch oak stump in sandy soil costs less than a 30-inch pecan stump locked in Irving clay.

What does stump removal cost?

We don't quote flat rates because a flat rate either overcharges you on small jobs or loses money on large ones. Send us the diameter and a photo and we'll give you an accurate number — no markup surprises on arrival.

Most residential jobs in Irving and the surrounding DFW suburbs are scheduled and completed within the same week you call. We carry grinding equipment on every truck so we're not waiting on a rental.

How soon can you schedule the job?

Larger excavation jobs that require a backhoe or root-saw work may need an extra day to coordinate equipment, but we'll tell you that upfront when we quote — not after you've cleared your calendar.

Grinding or full excavation — which do I need?

Grinding is the right call for most residential jobs: the stump is reduced to chips 6–12 inches below grade, the lateral roots decay naturally, and the area can be seeded or sodded within a few weeks.

Full excavation makes sense when you're pouring concrete, installing a fence post line through the root zone, or when a large tap root is close to a foundation. We dig the entire root ball out and backfill cleanly. It costs more and takes longer, but it removes every trace of the root system.

What happens to the roots after grinding?

After grinding, the lateral roots remain underground but stop growing — the tree has no stump left to draw nutrients from. In DFW clay soil, most root systems break down within one to three years depending on species.

If you're planting directly over the area, we can grind deeper on request to give new roots more room to establish without competing with the old root network. Just mention it when you call.

After grinding you'll have a pile of wood chips where the stump was. You can keep them as mulch for flower beds — they're clean and useful — or we haul them off the property at no extra charge.

What do you do with the wood chips?

We do not leave an open hole or a debris field. The grinding area is raked level before we leave so the yard is usable the same day, not a week later.

Is there a stump size you can't handle?

Our grinding equipment handles stumps up to 48 inches in diameter in a single pass. Larger stumps — old-growth oaks, wide pecans — may require multiple grinding passes but are still fully removable.

Tight-access situations like narrow side yards or fenced gates are common in Irving neighborhoods. We carry compact grinders specifically for those situations, so a 36-inch fence gate is not a problem.

Do I need to mark utilities before you grind?

For grinding jobs, we work above existing grade and rarely reach utility depth. For full excavation that goes more than 12 inches below grade, we recommend calling 811 to have underground lines marked before we dig.

If you're unsure whether your job qualifies, tell us where the stump is relative to irrigation lines, gas meters, or electrical conduit when you request the quote and we'll advise on the spot.

Can I plant grass or a tree after removal?

Yes. After grinding, fill the depression with topsoil, tamp it level, and seed or sod as normal. The wood chips left in the soil decompose and actually improve drainage in heavy clay — a real benefit in DFW.

For a new tree, wait at least one season before planting in the same spot to avoid competition with decomposing root material. We'll tell you how deep we ground so you can plan accordingly.

Ready to get that stump out?

Send us the diameter and a quick photo. We'll quote the job accurately and schedule it within the week — no surprises, no open craters.