Remove Old Stumps Below Ground Level

Professional stump grinding services for residential and wooded properties in Hot Springs, Arkansas and surrounding areas.

When you remove a tree from your property in Hot Springs, the stump that remains can sit in your yard for years, attracting termites and sending up new shoots each season. Stump grinding takes that leftover trunk and roots down several inches below the soil surface, leaving behind only loose wood chips that decompose naturally. You no longer trip over raised edges or work around obstacles when you mow or mark boundaries.


Roughneck Land Services LLC uses stump grinding equipment that turns the visible stump and top portion of the root system into mulch, eliminating the tripping hazards and pest habitats that old stumps create. This service works on any size stump and is especially useful on wooded lots throughout the Hot Springs area, where oak, pine, and cedar stumps dot cleared spaces. Stump grinding prepares your land for fencing, building, or landscaping without the cost or disruption of full excavation, and it can be scheduled as a standalone visit or added to a clearing project.


Remove unwanted stumps with professional grinding services in Hot Springs, Malvern, Pearcy and beyond.

What Happens During a Grinding Visit?

A stump grinder uses a rotating cutting wheel with carbide teeth to chip away wood in controlled passes, working from the top of the stump down into the root flare. Your property in Hot Springs is assessed for access, and the equipment is positioned to grind the stump six to twelve inches below grade, depending on your plans for the area. The process takes between twenty minutes and an hour per stump, depending on diameter and wood density.


After grinding is complete, you will see a shallow depression filled with wood chips where the stump used to stand. The area can be raked level, seeded, or covered with soil, and there will be no visible trunk or root crown to navigate. Grinding eliminates the conditions that allow fungi, carpenter ants, and new sprouts to take hold, and it clears the way for post holes, slab pours, or garden beds.


The wood chips left behind can remain on site as mulch or be hauled away depending on your preference. Grinding does not remove lateral roots that extend beyond the stump, but it takes care of the central mass that blocks usability and creates ongoing maintenance problems. If you are clearing multiple stumps or preparing land for a fence line, grinding can be scheduled in a single visit.

Homeowners and property managers in Hot Springs often ask about timing, access, and what to do with the wood chips left after grinding. These questions help clarify what the service includes and how it fits into your broader land improvement plans.

You likely have a few questions before scheduling

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How deep does the grinder go below the surface?

The grinder typically goes six to twelve inches below ground level, which is deep enough to allow grass, gravel, or structures to be placed over the area. Deeper grinding is available if you are pouring a slab or installing a post in that exact spot.
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What happens to the wood chips after grinding?
The chips are left in the depression created by the grinder and can be spread as mulch, mixed into soil, or hauled off the property. Most homeowners rake them level or use them around flower beds and tree lines.
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When is stump grinding necessary?
You need stump grinding when a leftover stump interferes with mowing, construction, fencing, or landscaping, or when it becomes a host for pests and fungal growth. It is also used to improve the appearance and safety of cleared land.
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How long does it take to grind one stump?
A typical stump takes twenty to sixty minutes depending on diameter, wood type, and root structure. Multiple stumps can be ground during the same visit to save time and reduce trip charges.
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What should I do to prepare the area?
Clear rocks, metal, and debris from around the stump before the visit. Mark any underground utilities or irrigation lines, and make sure there is vehicle access within fifty feet of the stump location.

Roughneck Land Services LLC provides stump grinding throughout Hot Springs and surrounding properties, with equipment that handles stumps of all sizes on flat or sloped terrain. 


Contact us to discuss your stump removal needs and schedule a grinding visit.