Root Removal in Nashville
Tree is gone but the roots are still snaking across the lawn? Get a free quote to grind them out and smooth the yard.
- Surface roots ground below grade
- Done with the stump or on their own
- Smoother ground for mowing and sod
What root removal covers
After a tree comes down, its biggest roots often stay at or just under the surface, running out from where the stump was. They make the yard lumpy, catch mower blades and keep new grass from filling in. A stump grinder can follow those roots out and grind them below grade.
Common reasons to remove roots
- Lumpy lawn where roots ridge up the turf.
- Mowing damage from roots at the surface.
- Planting or sod going in over an old root zone.
- Roots near walks and beds that keep pushing edging and pavers.
Grinding roots with the stump
The cheapest time to deal with roots is the same visit as the stump grinding, since the machine is already there. If the stump is long gone and only roots are left, that works too; just describe how far they run in the quote request.
Cost
Roots are often quoted as an add-on or by the hour. See the cost guide for how pricing usually works.
Stump gone in 3 simple steps
No calling around all afternoon. Tell us about the stump once and a local pro takes it from there.
Tell us about the stump
Call or send the form with your ZIP, how many stumps and roughly how wide the biggest one is.
Get a free quote
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Stump ground out
If the price works for you, they schedule the job. If not, no hard feelings and no obligation.
Root removal FAQ
Can surface roots be ground out without removing the tree?
Sometimes, but be careful. Cutting large roots of a living tree can weaken it or make it less stable. For a tree you want to keep, talk to a certified arborist before grinding roots. Roots from a tree that is already gone are fair game.
Are roots priced separately from the stump?
Often, yes. Grinding the stump usually includes the roots right around it. Long surface roots that run across the yard may be priced by the hour or as an add-on. Mention them in your quote request.
Will grinding roots fix a lifted sidewalk or driveway?
Grinding the roots can stop them from pushing slabs further, but it does not level what has already moved. Repairing or replacing the concrete is a separate job.
Does someone need to call 811 before grinding?
Usually, yes. Tennessee 811 says anyone excavating with machinery needs their own locate request, made at least three working days ahead; the service is free. The grinding company should file its own ticket. Private lines such as sprinklers, invisible dog fences, landscape lighting and septic lines are not marked by 811, so point those out.
Who actually does the work?
An independent local stump grinding company. Nashville Stump Grinding is a referral service: we pass your request to a local pro who serves your area, and they give you the price and do the job. There is no obligation.
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