Do you offer stump grinding in Montgomery, TX?
Yes. Sticks Tree Service grinds stumps for Montgomery homes, wooded lots and Lake Conroe properties. Trey Lamar’s crew takes each stump below grade, fills the hole with grindings, and leaves the spot ready for sod, seed or beds. Old pine stumps, a stump by the seawall, or one from a removal last week, call 281-373-1472.
Montgomery stumps: pines, lake lots and new builds
Montgomery’s population went from 621 in 2010 to 1,948 in 2020, and growth like that means lots get cleared for houses, drives and pools. Many of those lots sit where the Piney Woods start, so the leftovers are often pine stumps, sometimes a dozen on one lot. Pine stumps sprout less than some hardwoods, but they sit in the way of mowing and landscaping, and they take years to rot down on their own.
On Lake Conroe lots the concern is different. A stump on a bank or near a bulkhead, seawall or irrigation line has to be ground carefully so the soil and structures next to it are not disturbed more than needed.
Reasons Montgomery owners grind stumps
- Mowing and edging around stumps in the front lawn
- Laying sod, a garden bed or a patio where a tree used to be
- Clearing a lot line for a fence
- Getting rid of a trip hazard by a walkway or dock path
- Finishing a removal so the yard looks done
The grinding process
- Locate lines. Call 811 for buried utilities, and show the crew any private irrigation, lighting or dock power lines.
- Cut it low. If a stump is tall, it is cut close to the ground first so the grinder works faster.
- Grind. The spinning wheel shaves the stump and surface roots down below the soil.
- Backfill. Grindings go back in the hole and are mounded slightly to allow for settling.
- Clean up. Chips thrown onto beds, walks or driveways are raked and blown off.
Grinding near the water
A Houston real estate guide notes that areas near Lake Conroe and small creeks around Montgomery have a higher flood risk, so ground near the shore can stay soft. The crew picks a path to the stump that keeps the machine off the softest ground and away from the seawall edge. Chips are kept out of the lake and raked back from the waterline.
Is there a rule on stump grinding in Montgomery?
No Montgomery city rule for stumps was found, and no city tree ordinance was confirmed for this page. If your HOA has landscaping rules, check them before changing a front yard. For any stump near a utility easement, ask the city or the utility first.
What goes into the quote?
The diameter of each stump at the ground, how many there are, how easy the grinder can reach them, roots above the soil, stumps on slopes or near the shoreline, gates the machine must fit through, and whether extra grindings stay or are hauled.
Around Montgomery
- Davis Cottage and Museum, part of Montgomery’s historic district.
- Walden on Lake Conroe, one of the lake communities near town.
- Sam Houston National Forest, the national forest near Montgomery.
More from Sticks in Montgomery
See tree service in Montgomery, TX for all services here. Need a tree taken down first? Read tree removal in Montgomery. Want to keep one in shape? See tree trimming in Montgomery. The Cypress page is stump grinding in Cypress, TX. Sticks Tree Service Inc, 14120 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77429.
Sources
- Montgomery, Texas (Wikipedia): population, historic sites
- HoustonProperties: City of Montgomery: Piney Woods, lake communities, flood note
- Texas Ally: Montgomery
- Texas 811
Frequently asked questions
Can a pine stump be ground out?
Yes. Pine stumps grind the same way as hardwood stumps. Resin-heavy wood can leave sticky chips, which are raked up afterward.
Can the grinder reach a stump in a fenced backyard?
Often, yes. Measure the narrowest gate on the way in and share it when you call so the right machine comes.
How close to a seawall can a stump be ground?
Close, with care. The crew grinds slowly near structures and may leave a thin edge of wood if going further would disturb the wall.
Can I plant a new tree right where the stump was?
It is better to plant a few feet to one side. Old roots and grindings under the spot make it harder for a new tree to settle in.
Do the grindings need to be hauled away?
No. Most owners keep them to fill the hole and spread as mulch. Hauling is an option if you want the area clear.
Can ten or more stumps on a new lot be done at once?
Yes. A cleared lot full of stumps is a common job. One visit can cover every stump the grinder can reach.