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Stump Grinding in Folsom

Is a stump still in your Folsom yard after the tree came down? Call us now at (279) 277-3417. Stump grinding in Folsom is easy to set up: a local tree company with a stump grinder can come out, and we arrange the trip. Read the steps below first.

Call (279) 277-3417or ask for an estimate online

What the problem looks like for tree removal in Folsom

The tree is gone. Then there's the stump in your Folsom yard. It sits in the lawn like a big brown button. You trip on it. The mower hits it. And it won't rot for years.

This Old House points out that tree removal doesn't always include the stump. Grinding or pulling it is usually an extra service. Many people find that out only after the first bill.

A stump left alone can also cause trouble:

• Roots may send up new sprouts.
• Thumbtack says the decay can bring pests and fungi to nearby trees.
• It blocks a new patio, a fence post or a garden bed.
• It's one more thing in the yard that a kid can fall on.
• It looks bad when you are trying to sell.

Grinding or digging out a stump in Folsom

There are two ways to get rid of a stump.

Grinding

A grinder has a spinning wheel with teeth that shreds the stump into chips. It cuts below ground level, deep enough that soil and grass can go over it. The large roots stay in the dirt and slowly rot.

Digging out

Digging out removes the stump and its main roots. It needs a backhoe or lots of hand work, and it leaves a large hole. Builders pick it when they'll build on the spot.

For most yards, grinding is the way to go. It's quicker, it's quieter and it tears up less of the lawn.

Before the grinder arrives

This is the "do this before you call anyone" part. A few minutes now saves a mess later.

• Call 811 a few days ahead. Buried lines can run close to a stump. The locator group says "Safety is in your hands. Every Dig. Every Time."
• Mark your own sprinkler lines with flags.
• Tell the pro about big rocks, old fence posts or wire in the ground.
• Move patio furniture, pots and toys out of the way. Chips can fly.
• Decide what you want done with the chips.
• Count your stumps. More than one is cheaper per stump.

Stumps near trees you want to keep

This one is Folsom-specific. If you keep a protected tree close to the stump, the city has a rule. Its tree standards say that stumps near trees to be kept should be ground with a stump router, or left in place. Digging a stump out can tear the roots of the tree next to it.

So say so on the phone: "There's an oak next to the stump." That changes how the pro works. Our permit page explains which trees count as protected.

Grinding day, step by step

1. The pro walks around the stump and the ground near it.
2. The area gets marked off so people stay back.
3. The grinder sweeps across the stump, back and forth.
4. The machine keeps working until the stump sits below the soil line.
5. Roots on the surface get ground down if you asked for that.
6. The chips are raked into the hole or taken away.

Expect a loud job, and a big stump takes longer than a small one.

What to do with the chips

Expect a pile of chips and dirt larger than you'd think. Spread it as mulch, keeping it clear of the walls, or pay a hauler to take it. Thumbtack lists hauling the stump and chips at $100 to $120 extra. A pile left on the lawn can smother the grass beneath.

What stump grinding in Folsom costs

The cost guides price this by stump width. Measure across the top at the widest spot.

• Grinding one stump, national range $230 to $593
• Bottom of the range $116
• Top of the range $1,210
• Carting off the stump and chips $100 to $120 more
• Taking out a tree and its stump $1,072
• Chipper for the branches $50 to $100 more

Sources: Thumbtack stump grinding and tree removal guides, read November 2026. Prices vary, and these aren't quotes.

Thumbtack says the price depends mostly on the stump's width and size. A wide oak stump costs a lot more than a skinny pine one.

What to ask before you agree to a stump price:

• Is the price per stump, per inch of width, or per hour?
• Does the job have a minimum fee?
• How far below the ground will the grinder cut?
• Are the surface roots in the price?
• Will the chips stay, get spread or get hauled?

Why call us for stump grinding in Folsom

Plenty of stump jobs get lost in the shuffle. A tree crew drops the tree and leaves. The stump sits for a year.

When you call, we:

• Ask how many stumps there are and how wide each one is.
• Ask what's around them, like fences, wires and other trees.
• Find a local pro who has a grinder.
• Set the visit, and ask for the stump on the same day as the tree if it can work.

We don't grind stumps ourselves. The pro does that, and sets the price.

Tree removal in Folsom: the steps from here

1. Measure each stump across the top.
2. Photograph them with something next to them for size.
3. Pick up the phone and call (279) 277-3417, or use the estimate form.
4. We lock in a pro and a day for the grinder.
5. Flag your sprinklers and call 811.
6. The pro grinds. You decide about the chips.

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