Land Management

Stump Grinding & Tree Removal in the NC Piedmont Triad

Drop the hazard trees, grind the stumps flush and take back the yard, pasture or building pad they were blocking.

Serving Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem & the NC Piedmont Triad

Finish What the Tree Started

Leaning pines, dead hardwoods and hollow oaks are only a problem until the next big Piedmont storm. Old stumps and root balls are a different kind of problem: they wreck mowers, block grading and leave your property looking half-finished.

We combine tree removal and stump grinding into a single, coordinated service for homeowners and landowners across the Triad, so the yard or pasture is actually ready to use when we leave.

What You Get With KNS LandWorx

Hazard, dead and leaning tree removal near homes and structures

Stump grinding below grade so the ground can be mowed or graded

Chip and mulch cleanup, or full haul-off on request

Coordination with grading, seeding and drainage work

Reduced risk to homes, cars, fences and outbuildings

Property that finally looks and feels finished

Stump grinding after residential tree removal by KNS LandWorx in the NC Piedmont Triad

Why Removing the Tree Is Only Half the Job

A cut-off stump left in the ground rots for years, sinks unevenly, sends up suckers, attracts termites and stops you from grading, building or fully mowing that spot. Grinding the stump flush closes the job out properly.

Doing tree removal and stump work together is faster, cheaper and less disruptive than bringing two separate crews and two setups back to the same property.

Our Process

A straightforward path from overgrown or unusable land to a finished job you can be proud of.

1
Assess the Tree
We look at species, lean, decay, targets and surroundings, then plan the drop or piece-out that keeps your property, fences and structures safe.
2
Controlled Removal
Trees are dropped whole where space allows or worked down in sections near buildings, fences and utilities.
3
Grind the Stumps
Stumps get ground several inches below grade so the area can be mowed, graded, seeded or built over without issues.
4
Clean and Restore
Chips and debris get chipped, mulched or hauled based on your preference, and disturbed ground is smoothed out for the next step.

Ideal For Piedmont Triad Homeowners Who Need

Storm-damaged, leaning or clearly dead trees
Old stumps left from previous clearing or logging
Trees crowding foundations, driveways and outbuildings
Yard restoration after a bad winter or hurricane season
Pasture and food plot expansion
Building pad prep where trees and stumps are in the way

Stump Grinding Prices

Get a real number in seconds with the estimator, or browse the price bands below. Price is driven by stump diameter, wood type, grind depth and travel distance. Every job carries a $225 minimum.

Stump Grinding Cost Estimator

Count your stumps by size, tell us how you want the chips handled, and get a real number in seconds. Same pricing we use on site.

1. Your stumps

Measure across the widest point of the root flare and enter how many you have at each size.

Up to 12"
$34 to $41 each
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12" to 15"
$53 to $64 each
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15" to 18"
$76 to $91 each
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18" to 24"
$136 to $163 each
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24" to 30"
$212 to $254 each
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30" to 36"
$306 to $367 each
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36" to 42"
$416 to $499 each
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42" to 48"
$544 to $653 each
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48" to 60"
$850 to $1,020 each
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60" to 72"
$1,224 to $1,469 each
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About how many of your stumps are hardwood?0% hardwood

Oak, hickory, maple and sweetgum are hardwood. Pine and cedar are softwood. Hardwood grinds slower, so it prices higher.

2. Grind depth and distance

Deep grind below surface

Recommended anywhere you plan to seed, sod or replant. Turn off for mulch beds and rough ground.

Approximate miles from Rural Hall, NC

Rounded up to the nearest 10 miles. Not sure? Leave the default and we will confirm it on the walk-through.

3. Chips and backfill

Bring in dirt and grade the holes

Requires chips to be piled or hauled off first.

Quoted separately after the walk-through

Extensive root systems spreading more than twice the stump diameter
Hand work beyond standard cleanup, billed at $115 per hour
Difficult machine access or lawn preservation requirements
Stumps standing more than 12" above grade

This is an estimate based on what you entered. We verify stump sizes and ask for photos before scheduling, so the price can change if the details differ. The mobilization charge (base plus mileage) is non-refundable once the crew is dispatched.

Estimated total

Add at least one stump above to see your estimate.

Stump Grinding Prices by Size

Price per stump, measured at the widest point of the root flare. Deep grind means we take the stump well below surface instead of stopping just under grade.

Stump grinding price per stump by diameter, softwood and hardwood, standard and deep grind
Stump diameter	Softwood	Softwood, deep grind	Hardwood	Hardwood, deep grind
Up to 12"	$34	$48	$41	$58
12" to 15"	$53	$74	$64	$89
15" to 18"	$76	$107	$91	$128
18" to 24"	$136	$190	$163	$228
24" to 30"	$212	$297	$254	$356
30" to 36"	$306	$428	$367	$514
36" to 42"	$416	$583	$499	$700
42" to 48"	$544	$762	$653	$914
48" to 60"	$850	$1,190	$1,020	$1,428
60" to 72"	$1,224	$1,713	$1,469	$2,056

Up to 12"
Softwood
$34
Hardwood
$41
Softwood, deep
$48
Hardwood, deep
$58
12" to 15"
Softwood
$53
Hardwood
$64
Softwood, deep
$74
Hardwood, deep
$89
15" to 18"
Softwood
$76
Hardwood
$91
Softwood, deep
$107
Hardwood, deep
$128
18" to 24"
Softwood
$136
Hardwood
$163
Softwood, deep
$190
Hardwood, deep
$228
24" to 30"
Softwood
$212
Hardwood
$254
Softwood, deep
$297
Hardwood, deep
$356
30" to 36"
Softwood
$306
Hardwood
$367
Softwood, deep
$428
Hardwood, deep
$514
36" to 42"
Softwood
$416
Hardwood
$499
Softwood, deep
$583
Hardwood, deep
$700
42" to 48"
Softwood
$544
Hardwood
$653
Softwood, deep
$762
Hardwood, deep
$914
48" to 60"
Softwood
$850
Hardwood
$1,020
Softwood, deep
$1,190
Hardwood, deep
$1,428
60" to 72"
Softwood
$1,224
Hardwood
$1,469
Softwood, deep
$1,713
Hardwood, deep
$2,056

Getting the crew and machine there

Base charge: $100
Travel to your property: $2 per mile
Job minimum: $225

Mileage is rounded up to the nearest 10 miles. Small jobs land at the $225 minimum, which is why grouping stumps into one visit is almost always cheaper than calling us back twice.

Chips, backfill and extras

Spread chips around the area: Included
Relocate chips to a pile on the property: from $25
Haul chips off site: from $225
Bring in dirt to fill holes and grade: from $225

Chip and backfill add-ons scale with the volume the grinding produces, so the estimator prices them against your actual stump list. Dirt fill requires the chips to be moved or hauled first.

Included on every job

Standard cleanup: chips and debris spread around the grinding area
Utility locate request before any machine work begins
On-site verification of stump sizes before we start

Quoted separately

Extensive root systems spreading more than twice the stump diameter
Hand work beyond standard cleanup, billed at $115 per hour
Difficult machine access or lawn preservation requirements
Stumps standing more than 12" above grade

Prices are estimates based on the information provided. We verify stump sizes on site and ask for photos before scheduling. If the details change, the price may change, and the mobilization charge (base plus mileage) is non-refundable once the crew is dispatched.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle very large or dangerous trees?

Yes. Trees that require rigging or drop planning near structures are handled with the right equipment. Truly extreme, climbing-intensive removals are coordinated with a certified arborist partner.

How deep do you grind the stumps?

Typically 4 to 8 inches below grade, deeper on request. That is enough to mow over, seed or grade without hitting the stump later.

Do you have to haul the debris away?

Not always. We can chip, mulch on site, stack for firewood or fully haul off, whichever works best for you and the property.

Can you combine this with grading or clearing?

Yes. Bundling tree removal, stump grinding and any needed grading or seeding is what makes a finished-looking job possible in a single mobilization.

Where do you provide tree removal and stump grinding?

Across the NC Piedmont Triad including Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Colfax, Burlington, Lexington, Thomasville, Reidsville and Asheboro.

Stump Grinding & Tree Removal Across NC & Southern VA

KNS LandWorx is based in Rural Hall and serves homeowners and land investors across the NC Piedmont Triad and Southern Virginia (Carroll, Patrick and Henry counties). Click your town for local details on the work we do there.

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