Stump grinding uses a machine to chip a leftover tree stump down below ground level so you can reclaim the space, replant, or lay sod over it. It's faster and far less disruptive than digging the whole stump and root ball out. We grind stumps across Kelowna and the Okanagan.
Once a tree's gone, the stump usually stays behind. It's an eyesore, a trip hazard, a mower-killer, and it can sprout suckers or attract pests. Grinding it out clears all of that and gives you your space back.
We bring the grinder right to the stump and chip it down below grade, roots and all where we can reach them. You're left with a pile of grindings that you can use as mulch, level off for new grass, or have us haul away. It's quick, clean, and a lot less invasive than excavating.
What's included
- Below-grade grinding. We grind the stump down below ground level so it disappears under soil or sod.
- Surface root grinding. We chase and grind the surface roots flaring off the stump where access allows.
- Utility check. We're careful about buried lines and irrigation near the stump before we grind.
- Access planning. We size the right machine for the spot, from backyard gates to open acreage.
- Grindings handled. We backfill the hole with grindings or haul them away, whatever you prefer.
- Cleanup. We rake and tidy the area so it's ready to replant or sod.
When you need stump grinding & removal
After a removal
Most stump grinds happen right after a tree comes down, while we're already there.
Reclaiming the yard
Old stumps eat up usable space and get in the way of mowing and landscaping.
Replanting or sodding
Grinding clears the way for new grass, a garden bed, or a fresh tree nearby.
Suckers and pests
Some stumps keep sprouting or draw in carpenter ants and beetles until they're gone.
Our process
- 1Free estimate. We measure the stump, check access and any buried services, and quote it.
- 2Mark and protect. We confirm there are no utilities in the way and set up to contain the chips.
- 3Grind it down. We grind the stump and reachable roots below grade with the right machine.
- 4Backfill or haul. We fill the hole with grindings or take them away, your choice.
- 5Tidy up. We rake the area smooth so it's ready for whatever comes next.
Why choose Kelowna Tree Service Co for stump grinding & removal
The right machine
From tight backyard gates to big acreage stumps, we bring a grinder that fits.
Below grade, every time
We grind deep enough that you can sod or plant right over it.
Careful around services
We check for irrigation and buried lines so grinding doesn't cause a bigger problem.
Clean finish
We leave the spot raked and ready, not a crater full of chips.
Areas we serve
We provide stump grinding & removal across Kelowna and the Okanagan Valley. See all areas we serve.