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Athens TX Land Clearing is the Athens starting point for stump grinding and stump removal. Let us know about how many stumps there are, their size and what you plan for the ground afterward. Request a free quote and a local land clearing contractor will call you back to go over options.
In Henderson County, the leftover stumps are often pine from an old timber harvest or post oak cut years ago. Pine stumps full of resin can last a long time before they rot, which is why many owners finally decide to have them ground out.
Grinding versus pulling
Grinding chews the stump down several inches below the surface and leaves a pile of chips and soil in the hole. It works for yards, pasture and garden areas. Pulling with an excavator or dozer removes the stump and most of the root ball, which is what a slab, a driveway or a pond dam usually needs. Pulling leaves a hole to backfill and more soil disturbance.
Ask how deep the grinding will go, and who fills and levels the holes.
Call 811 first
Stump grinders and excavators reach well below the surface. Call Texas 811 a few business days before the work so buried lines are marked, and point out septic tanks, field lines, water lines and irrigation you know about. Pipelines are common in East Texas, and a marker post nearby is a reason to slow down and ask questions.
Frequently asked questions
How is stump grinding priced?
Often by stump size and count, with access and rocky soil adding time. Large batches on cleared ground usually go faster per stump.
Do I need stumps removed under a building?
Generally yes. Ask your builder and see site preparation.
Related services
Tree Removal
Take down trees that are in the way of a building, a view, a power line or simply too close to the house.
Pasture Reclamation
Win back hay meadows and grazing land that have filled in with brush, saplings and briars.
Site Preparation
Clear, grub and rough-shape a building pad, barn site or driveway so the builder can start.
Stump Grinding near Athens
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