Stumps and roots out

Stump Removal in Boise: Stump and Roots Dug Out

Full stump removal digs out the stump and its main root ball, not just the top few inches. Pick it when you’re about to build, pour concrete, set posts or plant in that exact spot. Leftover wood down there would get in the way now, or rot and sink later.

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Free estimates
Cleanup agreed up front
Based in the West Bench area of Boise

Just want the stump gone so you can mow?

Stump grinding is faster and cheaper, and it makes far less mess in a lawn or bed.

Right service?

When digging it out is worth it

Dig it out when:

A patio, slab, shed, addition or driveway is going where the stump was
Fence posts or footings need to go in that spot
You want a new tree in the same location
Roots are tangled with a sewer or irrigation line that needs repair
A stump keeps sprouting after grinding

When grinding will do

You just want the stump gone for lawn or mulch→ Stump grinding
The stump is tight against a foundation, sidewalk or neighbor’s fence→ Stump grinding is gentler
The tree is still standing→ Tree removal first

What you get

What a stump dig includes

Digging around the stump and cutting the main roots
Lifting out the stump and root ball
Backfilling the hole with soil and leveling it
Hauling away the stump and roots
Clear notes on any utility or sprinkler lines found

Not part of the standard job

New topsoil, sod or seed beyond basic backfill (quoted if you want it)
Concrete or hardscape removal around the stump
Repair of private lines that were not marked

Good to know in Boise

Boise conditions that slow the dig

811 is a must, not a nice-to-have

Digging out a stump is real excavation. Idaho requires a locate request through 811 at least two business days ahead, and private sprinkler or lighting lines should be flagged too.

Old roots and irrigation lines

In older neighborhoods, old roots often wrap around sewer and sprinkler lines. Plan for some repair if a line is tangled in the root ball.

Hard ground on the Bench and foothills

Some Boise lots have compacted or rocky soil, which slows digging.

Expect a bigger hole and some lawn damage

Removal disturbs a wider area than grinding. We protect what we can, but plan on reseeding or patching around the spot.

Pricing

What makes a dig take longer

The size of the root ball and how easy it is to reach drive most of the cost. Sidewalks, foundations and buried lines slow the dig. Basic backfill is included; topsoil, seed or sod is extra.

FAQ

Questions about digging out a stump

How big is the hole afterward?

It depends on the tree. Expect a hole wider than the stump itself, which we backfill and level. The lawn around it usually needs some patching.

Can a stump be removed close to my house?

Sometimes, but digging next to a foundation can disturb the soil under it. Right next to the house, grinding is usually the safer choice.

Do you remove the roots too?

We remove the stump and the main roots in the root ball. Long thin roots further out are cut and left to break down; digging all of them out would damage most of the yard.

Can I plant a new tree right away?

Yes, once the hole is backfilled with good soil, although planting a few feet off the old spot often gives the new roots an easier start.

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