High Point, NC
This is home. Our trucks and grinders live here, most of our crew lives here, and we've ground more stumps in High Point than any other town we serve. No drive time to bake into your quote.
Call (336) 259-8460We grind the stump. We leave the lawn ready to plant.
Grind depth specified in writing, grindings raked back into the hole or hauled, your choice. Every Winston-Salem grind quote covers the six items below, at the price we name on day one.
Stump Diameter and Grind Depth in Writing
Measured at the ground line, with the target depth below grade — typical 4 to 8 inches for replanting grass, 12 to 18 inches if you're planting a new tree in the same spot.
Self-Propelled Grinder for the Job
Self-propelled grinder for standard stumps, narrow-track hand grinder for tight-access backyards through a 36-inch gate. We match the machine to the access before we ever roll up.
Root Flare Cleanup
Surface roots radiating from the stump are ground down with the main flare, so the spot lies flat once you cover it. No tripping ridges left behind in the grass.
Lawn Protected, Lines Marked
We call 811 before we show up and mark the underground locates so the grinder stays clear of gas, water, and fiber. Plywood under the grinder treads on soft ground.
Grindings Hauled or Raked Back
Your call. Raked back fills the hole and looks like mulch in a day. Hauled away is the cleaner finish if you're sodding right after.
Pay After You Approve
No deposit, no upfront pressure. Walk the finished spot, then settle up. Cash, check, or major card. Multi-stump discount on the same trip.
Free quote, same day. Everything above included.
Call (336) 259-8460
No call-out fee, no obligation. One call and you'll know what the grind costs before we ever pull up.
How big is the stump? How deep do you want it gone?
A 10-inch dogwood stump is a 20-minute job. A 36-inch oak stump is a multi-hour grind. Here's how we size a grind so you know what you're paying for before we ever pull up in Winston-Salem.
Under 12" · 4" below grade · Standard access
Small Grind
A typical yard-tree stump from a removed ornamental or small shade tree. One pass with the grinder, grindings raked back into the hole. In and out in under an hour. Common for dogwoods, crepe myrtles, and trees under 30 feet that came down recently.
- Stump under 12" diameter
- Grind 4" below grade
- Self-propelled grinder
- 30-minute job
- Grindings raked or hauled
Most common
12 to 24" · 8–12" below grade · Yard access
Standard Grind
The everyday grind. A mature shade-tree stump from a recent removal, ground deep enough for sod or new grass. Multiple passes, root-flare cleanup around the perimeter, lawn protected throughout.
- Stump 12 to 24" diameter
- Grind 8 to 12" below grade
- Root flare cleanup
- Lawn and irrigation protected
- Grindings raked or hauled
24"+ · 12–18" deep · Replanting depth
Large Grind
Big-tree stumps from heritage oaks, hickories, and elms. Deep grind to make the spot replantable for a new shade tree. Surface root system traced out and ground flush. Takes hours, not minutes, but the spot is genuinely ready for new growth.
- Stump 24"+ diameter
- Grind 12 to 18" below grade
- Surface roots traced and ground
- Replantable spot when finished
- Grindings hauled by default
Stump Diameter at Ground Line
A 10" dogwood stump is a 20-minute job. A 36" oak stump is a multi-hour grind with multiple repositions. Diameter at the ground line, not at chest height, is what drives the time.
Target Depth Below Grade
4" below is enough for lawn. 8 to 12" for sod laid right after. 12 to 18" if you're planting a new tree in the same spot. We tell you in writing what depth you're getting.
Access Width to the Stump
A 36-inch backyard gate calls for the hand grinder, which is slower. Driveway-accessible stumps get the self-propelled, which is faster and deeper. We measure the gate before quoting.
Surface Roots & Underground Utilities
Radiating surface roots get ground with the main stump. Underground gas, water, and irrigation lines get marked by 811 before we start, never an estimate or a guess.
Two things most stump crews can't promise.
Two of the biggest reasons a stump job goes sideways: an uninsured crew, or a quote that never shows up. We built 316 Tree Services around solving both.
Fully insured, Triad-wide
Fully insured on every grind. Ask for our certificate before we start; we keep it ready. You're never on the hook for a grinder working near your lines and landscaping.
Same-day quotes
Call us, you'll have a number today. For most grinds in High Point, Greensboro, or Winston-Salem we quote the same day you call. The quote is free and firm.
Getting that stump gone is easy.
Four steps from "that stump's in the way" to a flat, planting-ready spot.
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Call or send your number
Tell us what's going on. A few quick details, plus a photo if you have one, is usually enough to get you a price.
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Free same-day estimate
We come out the same day when we can. The quote is free, the price is firm, and there's no pressure to book on the spot.
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We do the work safely
Our insured crew shows up on time with the right grinder and grinds the stump down to the depth we agreed, no matter how tight the spot.
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Spotless cleanup
We rake the grindings back into the hole or haul them off, your choice, and leave the spot flat and clean before we pull out of the driveway.
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See all specialsStump Grinding across the Triad.
Family-run, based right here in High Point — same crew, same grinders, every job. Free same-day grind quotes in Winston-Salem and seven nearby towns.
Greensboro
From Fisher Park and Sunset Hills to the newer builds past Friendly Center. Deep replanting grinds on heritage oaks are what we get called for most here.
Greensboro stump grindingWinston-Salem
Stump grinding in older Buena Vista and West End lots, plus standard grinds in the newer subdivisions toward Clemmons. The hand grinder fits a 36-inch backyard gate.
Call (336) 259-8460Kernersville
A short hop from our High Point shop, so we can usually be out for a free grind estimate the same day you call. Builder-lot stumps off NC-66 have been steady this year.
Kernersville stump grindingTrinity
Practically our backyard. Same-day grind quotes and replanting-depth grinds on properties off Finch Farm Road are all part of the week.
Trinity stump grindingArchdale
Mostly grinds left behind after summer storm takedowns. We know which streets our crew can roll down without losing a mirror to a low limb.
Archdale stump grindingClemmons
A bit of a drive, but worth it. We've built a steady following here for clean deep grinds on mature hardwood stumps. Free estimate and no fuel surcharge, even at this distance.
Clemmons stump grindingLexington
Some of the biggest old-growth stumps in our service area, so grinds here often need the bigger machine and multiple repositions. Replanting depth on request.
Lexington stump grindingNot on the list? Give us a call. We cover most of the Piedmont. (336) 259-8460
Winston-Salem is on the weekly route.
The Winston-Salem grind runs west on I-40 from our High Point shop, about twenty miles. The grinder rides on a trailer behind the truck, the spare teeth ride in the toolbox, and a Reynolda homeowner who calls about a takedown stump usually has us on the grind within the week. Winston-Salem is on the home-shop weekly route.
Two stump-grinding profiles in Winston-Salem. The historic-canopy core, Buena Vista, West End, Ardmore, Reynolda, brings the deep-grind work: heritage tulip poplars and oaks from the streetcar-suburb planting, ground 12 to 18 inches down so the spot can hold a new shade tree on a hundred-year horizon. The builder ring, the Lewisville-edge and Clemmons-adjacent subdivisions, runs lighter: builder loblollies from cleared building lots, standard 8-inch grinds, sod laid right over them. The hand grinder comes through 36-inch backyard gates either way. Need a stump gone? Call (336) 259-8460.
Stump grinding — common questions.
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How much does stump grinding cost in Winston-Salem?
Price tracks the stump's diameter at the ground line and how deep you want it ground. A Small grind (under 12" diameter) is the quickest job. A Standard grind (12 to 24" diameter, the most common job) takes a bit longer. A Large grind (24"+ diameter, replanting depth) is the biggest, scaling with the root system and access. Multi-stump discount on the same trip. You get a firm written price before we start — request a free estimate.
How deep do you grind?
Default is 4 inches below grade for lawn — enough that grass roots take and you'll never know a stump was there. 8 to 12 inches if you're laying sod right after. 12 to 18 inches if you're replanting a tree in the same spot, which gives the new root ball clean soil to grow into. We tell you in writing what depth you're getting before we ever start the grinder.
Can I keep the grindings, or do you haul them?
Your call. Raked back into the hole, they pack down and look like fresh mulch in a day — handy if you want to seed grass over the spot and skip a trip to the garden center. Hauled off is the cleaner finish if you're sodding right after or just want the spot gone without a mound. Either way, no extra charge.
What about the surface roots radiating from the stump?
They get ground down with the main flare so the spot lies flat. We don't trace roots out across the whole yard — that's separate work with different equipment — but the visible radiating roots around the stump come out with it. No tripping ridges left behind in the lawn.
Will the grinder fit through my backyard gate?
We need 36 inches minimum for the narrow-track hand grinder, 48 inches for the self-propelled machine. Mention your gate width when you call and we'll bring the right grinder. Tight access doesn't change the job — it changes the machine and the time, both of which we factor into the written quote.
Do I need to mark utility lines before you show up?
We call 811 before we start, every job, no exceptions. It's free and it's the only way to grind without hitting a gas, water, or fiber line. You don't have to do anything; just don't schedule us same-day if you want the locates marked before we arrive. North Carolina law requires 3 business days for utility locate response.
Can I plant a new tree in the same spot after?
Yes, if we grind deep enough (12 to 18 inches below grade) and haul the grindings out. The grindings themselves are too high in carbon to support new tree roots, but the soil below them is fine. Tell us "replanting depth" when you book and we'll grind accordingly. Backfill the hole with topsoil before you set the new root ball.
How long does the spot take to settle?
A few weeks for the surface to compact after you rake or sod over it. Plan for a slight depression to appear as the grindings break down — top it up with soil once. After 3 to 6 months it's permanent and you'll never know a stump was there.
Do you grind stumps from trees you didn't remove?
Yes. We grind any stump, not just the ones we cut down. Common with stumps left by storm-damaged trees, by other tree services who didn't include grinding in their quote, or by DIY removals where the chainsaw work is done but the stump remains. Same pricing, same written quote.
Do you also work outside Winston-Salem?
Yes, we cover the whole Triad. Our grind service area runs from High Point east of us, out to Clemmons and Lewisville on the I-40 corridor west, and as far as Kernersville on the way back east. Each town has its own dedicated page on our site.
Let's get that stump off your list.
Tell us about the stump and we'll call you back the same day with a grind depth, a plan, and an honest, no-obligation quote. Storm emergency? Call us any time, day or night.
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