Old stumps don’t just look bad—they’re a hazard, attract pests, and can re-sprout. At John Egart’s Tree Service, our ISA-certified arborists handle stump grinding across Denver, Boulder, Aurora, Littleton, and Wheat Ridge. Using high‑rpm grinders, we remove stumps below soil line safely—even close to fences and sidewalks—with minimal turf disruption. We’re fully licensed, insured, and offer free estimates on every job.
Why Remove Stumps in Denver?
- Safety first: Prevent tripping hazards for kids, pets, and lawn equipment.
- Pest protection: Decaying stumps invite termites, carpenter ants, and beetles.
- Prevent regrowth: Grinding stops new sprouts from popping up and spreading.
- Clean landscaping: Eliminate ugly stumps and level your yard for replanting.
How Our Stump Grinding Works
- Equipment: High-speed stump grinders reach 10–15″ below grade.
- Access: Machines fit through 3‑ft openings, ideal for backyards, decks, and pool areas.
- Pressure control: Minimal impact on lawns; we use mats if ground is wet.
- Clean-up: Chip piles are raked or hauled based on your preference.
We Serve Denver and Surrounding Areas
- Washington Park & Highlands: Floating stumps for safe new plantings
- Cherry Creek & Capitol Hill: Precision grinding near sidewalks and fences
- Boulder & Aurora: Large residential lots require advanced grinders
- Littleton & Wheat Ridge: Fast service for HOA landscaping projects
Old stumps can be a nuisance. Stump grind those old stumps into mulch.
The sight of a stump definitely isn't appealing in the Denver CO area. If you're meticulous about your yard and landscaping, removing the stump is a must. Tree stumps can be a hazard in your yard if you have kids playing and can damage lawn mowing equipment. If that isn't enough leaving an old stump can lead to new tree growth. New sprouts can literally start popping up everywhere. An old decaying stump will attract insects to your yard. When you leave stumps in your lawn, the decaying tree takes a long time to rot away completely. While it's decaying, the stump attracts beetles, termites, ants and other wood-boring pests. You may not mind them in your yard, but they can eventually spread to your home.
Upon removal of a tree an owner may choose to have the stump grinded away. The process of stump grinding is achieved using a high rpm stump grinding machine which processes your stump into fine wood chips which return to your soil as mulch. Stumps are traditionally grinded 8-10” below existing soil grade. Root pruning is often desirable to stop the spread of trouble roots near houses, fences or concrete.
When you hire us you hire the stump removal experts in the Denver area. We are licensed, insured, and have years of stump removal experience.
Stump Grinding FAQs
How do you remove a stump?
We used specialized machinery to grind the stump into wood chips.
What do I do with the wood chips?
We rake all the chips into a pile. Most of the time, they will settle to ground level.
How deep can you grind the stump?
We can grind stumps up to 15 inches deep, depending on which one of our machines we use.
What about buried utilities and irrigation lines?
We take every precaution to avoid cables and irrigation lines but the homeowner is responsible to advise us where the irrigation lines and sprinkler heads are. If we are not comfortable with where the utilities are, we will call to have them located. Sometimes it is not possible to save the irrigation lines and grind the stump too.
How small or large of a stump can you grind?
We can grind any size stump as long as our machine has access to it.
How close to a fence or house can you grind?
Generally, within inches.
How much access do you need to get to the stump?
We need at least a 3 foot wide access point to get to a stump with our smaller machine. This machine is also small enough and light enough to remove any stumps inside a pool deck.
Will the machine hurt my yard or damage sidewalks and driveways?
Our machines will not hurt driveways or sidewalks. They are lighter than most vehicles. Only a yard that is very wet from heavy rains will retain a small impression from our machines. Under normal conditions, there will be no marks in the yard at all.
