Stump grinder wheel chipping a tree stump below ground level

Our specialty

Stump Grinding That Goes Deeper Than Flat

When a tree comes down, the stump left behind is more than an eyesore. It gets in the way of what you want to do with your land. PLM Stump Grinding LLC removes stumps completely, grinding below ground level so you are not left with a flat surface that trips people up or holds back your next project.

How it works

Stump Grinding, Done Below the Surface

Stump grinding uses a powerful machine to chip a tree stump into small pieces. At PLM, we grind below ground level, not simply flush with the surface, so the area can be filled, seeded, planted or built over without a raised remnant left behind.

Stump grinder grinding a stump down past the base
PLM operator running a Bandit stump grinder, chipping a stump below ground level

Why "Flat" Isn't Finished

Most stump grinding stops at the surface. A stump that is ground flat can still leave a hard spot in the lawn, a hazard for mowers and a base that is in the way of whatever comes next.

We grind down past the base so the stump is broken up and the area is ready for new planting, fresh sod, a fence line or open cleared ground. No hidden stump waiting to cause problems later.

The One Job We Refuse To Rush

Stump removal is the service we take most seriously. We will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with the result. That is not a slogan. It is how we work every job in Pike County and across Southwest Mississippi.

Know the difference

Stump Grinding vs. Stump Removal

GrindingRemoval
What happensStump Is Chipped to Below Ground LevelEntire Root Ball Is Extracted
Best forYards, Pastures & Cleared LandFull Root System Removal
Ground disturbanceLowerHigher
What is left behindWood Chips & Loosened SoilAn Open Hole

We offer both services. Tell us about your project and we will help you choose.

On the job

What To Expect When PLM Shows Up

  • Stump ground down below grade
  • Chips and loose debris cleared from the work area
  • Ground left clean and ready for your next step
  • A licensed and insured crew on every job
Stump grinder wheel chipping a tree stump below ground level

Any size job

From One Stump To a Whole Tract

Whether you are clearing a single stump from a backyard or working through multiple stumps on a larger tract of land, you get the same attention either way. Landowners across the Summit, MS area trust us to leave the ground better than we found it.

After the grind

What Happens to the Ground Afterward?

Once a stump is ground below grade, you can:

  1. Fill the area with soil and lay fresh sod

  2. Plant grass, a garden or a new tree

  3. Build a fence line or structure

  4. Leave it as clean, open ground

Common questions

Stump Grinding FAQs

Stump grinding chips the stump down below ground level. Full stump removal extracts the entire root ball from the ground. We offer both services, and we grind deeper than ground level so you are not left with a visible mound or tripping hazard.

We grind stumps below ground level, not simply flush with the surface, so the area can be filled, seeded or built over without a raised stump remnant.

Yes. Chips and loose debris are cleared from the work area as part of the service, and we do not leave until you are completely satisfied.

Yes. We handle everything from a single backyard stump to multiple stumps across a larger tract of land.

Once the stump is ground below grade, the area can be filled, seeded, sodded, planted or built over. It is ready for fencing, landscaping or open use.

We will not leave the job until you are completely satisfied. If anything about the result does not meet your expectations, we stay and make it right.

Ready To Clear That Stump For Good?

Call us or fill out our contact form to describe your project. We will get back to you quickly and get your land cleared the right way.