After a tree comes down, the stump is the last reminder. In Phoenix, leaving it in the ground is more than cosmetic — it's a real risk to your home and yard.
Termites move in fast
Decaying wood underground is exactly what subterranean termites are looking for. A stump six feet from your foundation can become a colony staging point within a year.
Roots keep growing
Many tree species — ficus, mesquite, palm — keep sending up suckers from the root system long after the trunk is gone. Grinding the stump and the major surface roots stops that for good.
How we grind
We grind 6–12 inches below grade, well past the surface roots. The chips can stay as mulch or we haul them away. The hole gets backfilled level so you can replant, lay sod, or pour a slab.
