Say Goodbye to Unsightly Stumps
Since 1960, Arbor Masters has been Des Moines' trusted tree care expert. Our stump grinding service enhances your property's beauty and safety by removing unwanted stumps.
Our ISA Certified Arborists use top-notch equipment to effectively eliminate stumps and reduce tripping hazards. The result? A clean, attractive landscape you'll love.
Why Stump Grinding Matters in Des Moines
Stumps aren't just ugly – they can be dangerous and limit what you can do with your yard. Here's why our clients usually choose professional stump grinding after a tree falls or is removed:
Safety First: Get rid of tripping hazards and make a safer space for your family and guests.
Improve Your Home's Look: A yard without stumps looks cleaner and more attractive, which might even increase your property value.
Use Your Space: Turn that unused area into a wildflower garden, play space, or outdoor living area. Getting rid of stumps makes outdoor spaces more inviting.
Stop New Growth: Prevent stubborn sprouts and suckers from constantly popping up.
Easier Lawn Care: No more awkward mowing and trimming around tough stumps.
What to Expect
Inspection:
We look at the stump's size, location, and surroundings to figure out the best way to remove it.
Site Preparation:
We carefully protect your yard and nearby structures before we start working to minimize impact on your landscape.
Precise Grinding:
Using top-notch equipment, we grind the stump several inches below ground level.
Clean up
We rake all the wood chips into the hole, leaving your yard clean. If you want, we can add topsoil and grass seed, too.
Final Inspection:
Our team makes sure the job meets our high standards and your expectations.
The Arbor Masters Difference
When it comes to caring for your trees and landscape, local experience and knowledge matters. Here's why Des Moines trust us:
ISA Certified Arborists
Our staff includes certified tree care professionals who understand the science of tree health and removal.
TCIA Accredited
We uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism in the tree care industry.
Local Knowledge
As Des Moines natives, we understand the unique challenges our local trees face, from harsh winters to summer storms.
We Want to Save Trees
While we're great at both tree and stump removal, our main goal is always to preserve trees when we can.
Top-Notch Equipment
We use advanced, low-impact machinery to minimize disruption to your property.
Thorough Clean-Up
We leave your yard looking better than when we arrived. The only we sign we were there will be your missing stump.
Stump Grinding Clean-Up
After we grind the stump, we focus on getting your yard back to normal. Stump grinding can make a mess of wood chips and saw dust. We rake up all the visible debris and fill the hold with the wood chips.
If you prefer, we can also fill the remaining hole with soil and seed with grass. Our detailed clean-up process ensures your yard looks neat and smooth, making it safer and improving how your property looks overall, without requiring you to lift a finger.
Stump Grinding FAQs
Sometimes we can grind stumps the same day we remove trees. But we have different teams for each job, so they often happen on different days. We'll do our best to take care of it quickly.
We take great care to protect your lawn, and our equipment is designed to be gentle on your grass, minimizing any potential damage.
Yes, we can! Our compact machines are designed to fit into tight spaces, including most backyards. They can easily pass through a standard 36-inch gate.
The wood chips will be used to fill the hole left by the stump. You can either leave them alone, add topsoil and plant grass, or use the chips as free mulch elsewhere.
While it's not required, stump grinding is recommended for safety reasons, improving the look of your yard, and allowing for more landscaping options.
Our Service Area
Based in Des Moines, Arbor Masters serves homeowners and businesses throughout Central Iowa. Our service area includes West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Johnston, and the greater Des Moines region.
Altoona
Carlisle
Dixon
Granger
Prairie City
If you have any questions about where we work, please call us at (515) 218-2025 .
We Do More Than Grind Stumps
At Arbor Masters in Des Moines, we're passionate about tree health and helping our community maintain beautiful, thriving trees. While stump grinding is one of our specialties, we offer a full range of tree care services to keep your trees in top shape year-round.
Our team of experts is always ready to share knowledge and tips to help you care for your trees. Check out some of our recent articles for expert advice:
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