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Stump grinder chewing through a stump in Carmel

Get Your Lawn Back. Stumps Gone Below Grade.

Clean stump grinding in Carmel, IN. Anthony's Tree Service & Landscape grinds the stump and the surface roots so the yard is level and ready for grass.

Tree Services

Stump Grinding & Removal

A stump is a tree that quit its job but kept the parking spot. Anthony's Tree Service & Landscape provides a clean stump grinding service in Carmel, IN and the surrounding towns, grinding the stump and its surface roots below grade so you can seed, sod, or plant right over the spot. Whether the tree came down last week or five years ago, we can make the stump disappear. Call or text (317) 679-5143 or request a free estimate.

Stump grinder set up over a front-yard stump in Carmel, IN

What's included

What Our Stump Grinding Service Includes

  • Grinding the stump several inches below grade
  • Root grinding for surface roots that trip mowers and feet
  • Backfilling the hole with the grindings and raking it level
  • Cleanup of the surrounding lawn
  • Hauling the debris away, or leaving it as fill if you prefer
  • Multiple stumps quoted together at a better rate
Close-up of stump grinding below grade in Carmel, IN

Which one?

Stump Grinding vs. Tree Stump Removal

Tree stump removal means digging the whole root ball out of the ground, which leaves a crater and tears up the lawn around it. Stump grinding chews the stump into small pieces down below grade, leaves the deep roots to decay naturally, and lets you rake it level right away. For almost every yard, grinding is faster, cleaner, and cheaper, and it is what we recommend unless you are excavating for a foundation or a pool.

Flush-cut stump with utility lines marked by 811 before grinding in Carmel, IN

Transparent pricing

Stump Removal Cost

Stump removal cost depends on the stump's diameter, how many there are, and how easy it is to get the grinder to them. A single stump in an open yard is a quick job. Ten stumps along a fence line take longer but cost less each. Grindings cleanup and haul-off is quoted separately.

Typical range

$250–$400

12 to 24 in. diameter

Grinding the main stump, measured at ground level; multiple stumps priced together

Typical range

$500–$700

25 to 50 in. diameter

Larger and multi-stem stumps; anything over 50 inches is quoted on site

Simple process

How Stump Grinding Works

We call 811 before we grind so buried utility lines get marked first. You can also request a free locate yourself at call811.com or by dialing 811.

  1. 1

    Call, text, or request an estimate with the number and rough size of the stumps

  2. 2

    We come out, measure, check for access and utilities, and give you a number

  3. 3

    Written quote by text or email

  4. 4

    We grind, backfill, and rake on the scheduled day

  5. 5

    Invoice once the yard is level and clean

Good to know

Tree and Stump Removal Together

If the tree is still standing, the simplest route is to have us handle tree and stump removal in one visit. We quote the tree removal and the grinding as separate lines so you can see exactly what each costs, and having the equipment already on site keeps the total down. Once the stump is gone, we can also seed or sod the bare spot so it blends back into the lawn.

Large-diameter stump before grinding in Carmel, IN

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers. If yours is not here, call or text (317) 679-5143.

Is stump grinding better than stump removal?

For nearly every yard, yes. Grinding is faster, leaves a much smaller hole, and costs less. Full removal only makes sense when the ground is being excavated anyway.

How deep do you grind?

Several inches below grade, deep enough to seed grass or lay sod over the spot. If you plan to plant a new tree in the same place, tell us and we will grind deeper.

What happens to the grindings?

We use them to backfill the hole and rake the area level. If you would rather have them hauled away, we can do that too; cleanup and haul-off is quoted as its own line.

Can I plant over a ground stump?

Grass, yes, right away. For a new tree or shrub, it is best to remove most of the grindings and bring in topsoil, which we can do as part of the job.

How much does stump grinding cost?

Stumps 12 to 24 inches across usually run $250–$400, and 25 to 50 inches run $500–$700, measured at ground level. Grindings cleanup and haul-off is quoted separately, multiple stumps are cheaper per stump, and you get the number in writing before scheduling.

Our promise

Why Choose Anthony's

More About Anthony's

Reliable

We show up when we said we would, with the right truck and the right gear for the job.

Honest

You get a verbal estimate on site and a written quote by text or email before anything is scheduled.

Friendly

A family-run business that treats your yard like the one we grew up in.

Collaborative

We walk the job with you first, and we call or FaceTime if you cannot be home.

Transparent

Pricing that is explained, not hidden. Invoices after the work is done, not before.

No Job Is Too Small

One limb over the driveway or a whole lot to clear, we take it on with the same care.

Free estimates · No job is too small

Get Rid of That Stump

Anthony's Tree Service & Landscape grinds stumps for homeowners in Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Indianapolis, and Westfield, and we make it up to Kokomo when the schedule allows. Call or text (317) 679-5143 or request a free estimate.