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Tree gone, stump still standing? Pacific Arboriculture offers professional stump grinding throughout Auburn, Kent, Tacoma, and the surrounding Puget Sound region. We remove stumps efficiently and safely, leaving your landscape clean and ready for what’s next.
Old stumps can be more than just ugly—they’re a safety risk, pest magnet, and obstacle to landscaping plans. Our professional stump grinding services:
Fast Turnaround • Clean Site Finish • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We grind each stump down below grade, removing both the visible stump and enough of the root flare to prevent re-sprouting.
We use professional-grade grinders designed to access tight spaces and difficult terrain—whether it’s a backyard maple or a street-side oak.
After grinding, we remove excess mulch and debris unless you’d prefer to keep it for compost or fill. We leave your site level, clean, and ready for your next project.
It depends on the size, species, and accessibility of the stump. We’ll assess the site in person and provide a detailed quote.
Yes, our equipment can work in tight spaces. We take extra precautions when stumps are close to utilities or foundations.
That’s up to you. We’re happy to haul away the grindings or leave them for mulch or fill, depending on your preference.
We call in 811 for utility marking and avoid damaging underground lines by adjusting grinding depth and approach.
Yes, significantly. Grinding chews the stump and surface roots into chips without excavating the entire root system, which keeps cost down and avoids tearing up the surrounding lawn or hardscape.
Standard grinding goes 4 – 6 inches below soil grade — deep enough for sod, mulch, or replanting on top. Deeper grinds (8 – 12 inches) are available on request for foundation work or stump-free regrowth.
Surface roots within the grinding radius are chewed up along with the stump. Deeper lateral roots will decompose naturally over 5 – 10 years and rarely cause issues.
Homeowners can keep the chips as backfill or mulch, or have them hauled off-site. Backfilling fills the hole and creates a slow-release nutrient source for the surrounding soil.
Yes. A typical minimum service charge applies for single small stumps. Combining stump grinding with tree removal or pruning visits is often more cost-effective.
Yes. An 811 call-before-you-dig request is placed before any grinding starts so underground utilities are marked and protected.
Yes — same-day grinding is offered as an add-on to most tree removal jobs and is typically more cost-effective than scheduling it as a separate visit.
Yes. Stand-alone stump grinding jobs are welcome whether the original tree was removed by another company, by the homeowner, or by a storm.
Not all stump grinding services are created equal. Our ISA-Certified Arborists and WSDA-licensed team ensure a smooth, safe, and thorough experience.
We serve residential and commercial clients across South King and North Pierce Counties, including:
Auburn • Kent • Des Moines • Pacific • Edgewood •
Maple Valley • Puyallup • Federal Way • Renton • Bonney Lake …and nearby areas.
Say goodbye to that stubborn stump. Whether it’s one or many, our team gets it done right the first time, safely, quickly & cleanly. Call (206) 909‑2170 to Schedule a Free Stump Grinding Quote
Stump grinding is priced by diameter. The ranges below reflect typical residential stumps across the Pacific Arboriculture service area, ground 4–6 inches below grade with wood-chip backfill or haul-off.
Per-inch rate typically runs $4 – $10 per inch of stump diameter. Minimum service charges apply. Combined tree-removal-plus-stump jobs are often discounted from standalone stump pricing.
Every job follows a clear, step-by-step process so homeowners and property managers know exactly what to expect from the first phone call to final cleanup.
"Jared and his crew arrived a few minutes ahead of schedule and were very professional. Jared was great in answering questions and listening while explaining how much to cut off the trees. He pruned both the Magnolia and Pine tree. An enormous limb the size of the trunk broke off the Pine during a storm. Jared was able to clean up the jagged break to prevent disease and insects entering the tree, along with pruning some limbs and removing all the dead branches. The trees now look awesome — Pacific Arboriculture comes highly recommended."
"Great experience from start to finish. Fast response with a solid bid soon after calling. Brandon and the rest of the crew removed a couple of trees, ground a stump, and did some awesome work pruning a paper bark, maple, and black pine (which included the rescue of a baby raccoon). That nasty looking pine now looks absolutely amazing. Great job with cleanup to top it off. Highly recommend."
"A large project consisting of 9 trees with work ranging from stump grinding, pruning, and fruit tree care. Every step of the process was amazing. It is very telling how passionate everyone is about tree health. So much learned along the way. The team was thorough with everything and surprisingly detailed with the cleanup — not a leaf or twig was left behind. Pacific Arboriculture will be the call for future tree work, and Caren's dad plans on hiring them too."
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