Do you offer Stump Grinding in Waller, TX?
Yes. Sticks Tree Service grinds stumps in Waller, in older yards near the middle of town and in subdivisions such as Jubilee, Creekridge and Stone Creek Ranch. The main Sticks site describes grinding 4 to 6 inches below ground and removing the surface roots you can see, so the spot can be leveled and planted. Trey Lamar’s crew handles Waller grinding out of Cypress; call 281-373-1472.
Where Waller stumps come from
In the older part of Waller, many stumps are what is left of big trees that finally gave out after decades: wide, with thick surface roots spreading across the lawn. In newer neighborhoods they are more often small stumps from builder trees that died young or were cut to make room for a patio or pool. Wide old stumps take more grinding and more root chasing; small new ones go quickly.
Why grind instead of leaving it
- A stump in the lawn is a trip hazard and a mowing obstacle.
- Some trees sprout from the stump and roots, and the sprouts keep coming back.
- You cannot set a new tree, a bed or a slab where the old stump sits.
- In a deed-restricted neighborhood, a front-yard stump may not meet the HOA’s lawn standards.
Grinding in a Waller yard, from start to finish
- Measure the stump and the gate. The width of the stump and the width of the gate decide the machine.
- Find what is buried. Point out sprinklers, drain lines and any wiring near the stump.
- Grind it down. The grinder takes the stump below grade and follows the surface roots out across the lawn.
- Deal with the chips. Leave them as fill and mulch, or have them hauled.
- Sweep off. Hard surfaces are cleared of chips before the crew leaves.
Wet ground and grinding
Waller County is drained by several creeks, including Clear, Spring, Walnut and Cedar, and parts of it sit in the 100-year floodplain. After a big rain, a yard on low ground can stay soft for days. A grinder can still work, but driving it across a soaked lawn can leave ruts, so a dry spell is the better time when the job can wait.
What goes into the quote?
Stump width at the ground, how many stumps, how far the roots spread, whether the machine fits through the gate, how firm the ground is, and whether the chips stay or go. Tell the crew about every stump on the property so they can all be done in one trip.
Around Waller
- Zube Park, the city park with the splash pad.
- Melanee Smith Memorial Library, open since 1957.
- Mallard Crossing Park, in the Mallard Crossing neighborhood.
Other Waller pages
For trees, see tree removal in Waller and tree trimming in Waller. In Cypress, where Sticks is based: tree service in Cypress, TX and stump grinding in Cypress. Sticks Tree Service Inc, 14120 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77429, phone 281-373-1472.
Sources
- Sticks Tree Service home page: grinding depth
- Texas Ally: Waller: neighborhoods, canopy, parks
- City of Waller: history: library
- Texas Porch: Waller County flood zones
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to grind one stump?
A small stump can be done in well under an hour. A wide old stump with big surface roots takes longer.
Can the crew grind a stump in my fenced Waller backyard?
Usually, yes. Smaller grinders fit through standard gates. Measure the gate opening when you call.
What do I do with the hole afterward?
Rake out most of the chips, fill with topsoil, and let it settle before laying sod. Top it off again after a few rains.
My stump keeps sending up sprouts. Will grinding stop that?
Grinding below grade removes the part of the stump that sprouts most. Any shoots from roots further out can be mowed or clipped as they appear.
Can a stump be ground right after a big rain?
It can, but on soft ground the machine may rut the lawn. Waiting for the yard to dry is kinder to the grass.
Do I need to call before digging?
Underground utility lines should be located before digging or grinding near them. Point out any lines you know about to the crew as well.