If you have had trees removed or land cleared, you know the problem: stumps. They sit in the way of mowers, they attract termites, and they make it impossible to build, grade, or landscape properly. Stump grinding is the fastest and most practical way to eliminate them.
A&S Brushworks offers stump grinding as both a standalone service and as part of our forestry mulching and land clearing packages. When we mulch a property, our equipment grinds stumps below grade as part of the process — you do not pay extra for stump removal on full clearing jobs. But if you just have a few individual stumps that need to go, we handle that too.
How stump grinding works with our equipment
Our Kubota SVL 97-3 compact track loader with the FAE forestry mulcher head does not just handle standing trees — it grinds stumps directly. The high-RPM cutting teeth chew through the stump and major root flare, reducing them to a mix of wood chips and soil. The chips stay on-site and fill the hole left by the stump.
For standalone stump jobs, we position the machine over each stump and work it down to the target depth. The compact track design lets us access tight residential lots, backyards with gate access, and areas between structures without tearing up the surrounding ground.
The result is a flat, chip-filled area where the stump used to be. From there you can top it with soil and seed, lay sod, or proceed with grading and construction.
Standalone stump grinding vs. full clearing
Choose standalone stump grinding when: you have one to a handful of stumps left from a previous tree removal, you want to reclaim a specific area of your yard, or you need a stump removed before pouring a patio, building a deck, or installing a fence. We price these per stump.
Choose full clearing when: you are dealing with an overgrown lot, multiple acres of brush and trees, or a construction site prep job. In these cases, stump grinding is included in the per-acre forestry mulching price. Every stump on the property gets ground below grade as part of the single-pass process — no separate stump grinding fee.
How deep we grind: it depends on your plans
Not every stump needs to be ground to the same depth. We adjust based on what you are doing with the area:
| Intended Use | Grinding Depth | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn / landscaping | 4–6 inches below grade | Enough room for topsoil and sod or seed without the stump showing through |
| Building / foundation | 6–12 inches below grade | Removes the stump and root ball so footings and slabs sit on undisturbed soil |
| Driveway / paving | 8–12 inches below grade | Prevents settling and cracking as remaining wood decomposes under pavement |
During your free estimate we will discuss what you plan to do with the area so we can grind to the right depth the first time.
Stump grinding pricing
Individual stumps: Standalone stump grinding in the Rock Hill and York County area typically runs $75 to $300 per stump. The price depends on the stump diameter, how deep you need it ground, root spread, and how easy it is to access. Multiple stumps on the same property usually qualify for a volume discount since the equipment is already on-site.
Full clearing jobs: If you are hiring us for forestry mulching or land clearing, stump grinding is included in the per-acre price of $1,500 to $5,000 per acre. You do not pay a separate stump fee — every stump on the property is ground as part of the clearing process.
We always provide a free on-site estimate so you know the exact cost before any work begins.