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What we do — and don't
SS.CO grinds and removes stumps, grinds out roots and cleans up after. We don't cut down or trim standing trees. If the tree is still up, have a tree service drop it first and call us for the stump.
FAQ
Common questions
Usually about 6–10 inches below grade, deeper where needed and where rock or utilities allow.
Grinding chews the stump below ground and leaves roots to rot. Removal digs out the root ball. Grinding is fine for lawn; removal is better before building or pouring concrete.
Grinding makes a pile of wood chips about the size of the stump or bigger. We rake it up and can haul it away or backfill the hole.
You can, but fresh grindings pull nitrogen from soil as they break down. Many people use them on paths or compost them first.
Most trees won't after grinding. Some species like boxelder, elm and cottonwood can sucker from roots; grinding the root flare helps a lot.
Often, yes. Frozen ground can actually protect lawns from ruts, though deep frost can make grinding slower.
Point them out when you send photos or show us on site, and we'll grind around them.
Tell us your gate width when you send photos. We'll let you know how we'll get to the stump.
Yes. SS.CO is fully insured.
Yes. When a storm-dropped tree leaves a stump in the way, we come out as soon as we can once the tree has been cut and cleared.
Yes. Free written quotes, and written invoices for your records or insurance.
We're based in Marshall and cover roughly a 60-mile ring in southwest Minnesota, including Lyon, Yellow Medicine, Redwood, Murray, Lincoln and the Westbrook area of Cottonwood County.
Yes. We remove grindings from the hole, add soil and seed it.
Grass can go in right after backfill. For a new tree, plant a few feet off the old spot where the soil isn't full of old roots.
Yes. Farm groves, shelterbelt rows and fence lines are a big part of our work, after the trees have been cut.
We grind surface roots along walks and lawns. We check first so we don't damage concrete or utilities.
Not usually, as long as the stumps are clear and marked.
Cash, check or card — whichever is easiest for you.
