Stump Grinding Bothell
Are You Looking for Quality Stump Grinding Service Bothell, WA? Call Charity and Robert for a FREE Estimate…
Local stump grinding specialists based in Bothell since 1994
Serving Bothell neighborhoods, City of Bothell projects, and nearby areas with clean, careful stump removal.
Bothell is home base for Sno-King Stump Grinding.
When you call, you’re not waiting on someone to drive from far away. We’re right here in town, familiar with the soils, slopes, and tree species that make Bothell beautiful.
Bothell Neighborhoods We Serve Every Week
From older neighborhoods with established fir and cedar to newer developments with smaller lots, we grind in:
- Canyon Park
- Bothell West & Bothell East
- Thrashers Corner / Mays Pond
- North Creek area
- Queensborough / Shelton View
- Country Village area
- Damson-Logan / Filbert Road corridor
- Mill Creek border neighborhoods
If your address says Bothell, chances are we’ve ground stumps within a few blocks of you.
Bothell Trees, Soil & Stump Challenges
Bothell has a mix of:
- Douglas fir and western red cedar – big root flares, dense fiber
- Maple and alder – shallow, spreading roots that like to travel under lawn and gravel
- Mixed glacial till and compacted soil – especially in older areas and along roadsides
This combination means stumps often:
- Sit on slopes or berms beside roads
- Crowd against fences, driveways, and rock borders
- Grow into utility easements and parking strips
Our grinders and approach are set up specifically to handle this kind of work without tearing up everything around it.
Roadside & Curbside Stump Removal in Bothell
Many Bothell stumps are along the street or up on a driveway berm where trees were removed for visibility, parking, or city work.
We routinely grind stumps:
- Beside driveways and street edges
- Near mailboxes and street signs
- Around utilities, irrigation valve boxes, and curb lines
We work carefully to protect pavement, nearby shrubs, and any infrastructure in the work zone.
Tight Access & Raised Bed Stump Grinding
Not every stump is out in the open. Many Bothell homeowners have stumps tucked into:
- Raised garden beds
- Rock-bordered planting areas
- Narrow side yards near driveways
Our machines are designed for tight spaces. We can temporarily remove the dually wheels to make the grinder narrow and fit through standard 3-foot gates. And we can safely work right up against:
- Rock walls
- Sidewalk edges
- Driveway borders
…with minimal disruption to the surrounding area.
How the Bothell Stump Grinding Process Works
- Free Estimate
- You text or email photos, or we stop by for a quick look.
- We confirm location, access, and what you want done with the grindings.
- Scheduling
- Because Bothell is home base, we can often group your job on an existing route for faster service.
- Marking & Safety
- You call 811 if needed for underground utilities.
- We double-check for sprinklers, lighting, and surface utilities in the grind zone.
- Grinding the Stump
- We grind the stump and surrounding root flare down to the depth appropriate for your plans (lawn, planting, hardscape, etc.).
- Cleanup & Finish
- Chips are raked into a mound or spread level.
- The site is left clean and ready for your next step.
Stump Grinding in raised garden Bothell, WA
This is a video of a Stump Grinding Bothell project we did for a client in Bothell, Washington. We started by addressing a large Douglas Fir stump with extensive surface roots that was dominating the front yard. We methodically tilled through the areas inundated with surface roots. Periodically, we pulled back the stump grinder to sift through the debris and remove all the chunks of roots. Then we stage the debris for removal in piles. After the surface roots were eliminated, we proceeded to grind the stump down to a target depth of plus 6 inches.
Moving down the side of the house and towards the backyard, there was a medium sized Maple stump along the neighbor’s fence. The stump had mounded up the surrounding earth with “ground swell.” This is caused by the substantial root mass in addition to the stump which we needed to grind. Additionally, there were also numerous lateral surface roots jutting out across the pathway to the gate. Once again we tilled the surface roots first. We proceeded to grind the stump and root mass to a target depth of 12 inches below the grade. The extra depth is necessary for Deciduous trees as they are still alive. They will send up new growth if we do not grind them thoroughly to eliminate that life force.
Stump Grinding backyard access
Finally, we proceeded through the narrow gate by temporarily removing the outside wheels on either side of the stump grinder’s dual wheels. Specifically, this clever design feature allows us to pass through a 36 inch opening and gain access to backyard stumps. There were two Deciduous stumps from fruit trees. Additionally, they were still alive and generating new suckers. I began by cutting the the stumps down to the ground level with my chainsaw. Then, I proceeded to grind the stumps down to a target depth of 12 inches below the grade. Critically, this will stop the stumps from generating new growth and allow our client to repair and reclaim his lawn in that area.
Bothell Stump Grinding FAQs
Q: How soon can you schedule Bothell jobs?
Because Bothell is our home base, we’re here several days each week. Many jobs can be scheduled within the same week, depending on weather and season.
Q: How deep do you grind stumps in Bothell yards?
For typical lawn or landscape areas, we grind about 6–10 inches below grade. For areas where you want to plant again or install hardscape, we can go deeper as needed.
Q: Can you grind stumps close to sidewalks, curbs, or utilities?
Yes. We frequently grind stumps near curb lines, utility boxes, and driveways. With proper marking and information from you, we work safely around utilities and hard surfaces.
Q: What happens to all the woodchips?
Most homeowners choose to keep the chips on site. We can rake them into a mound over the stump or spread them level, depending on whether you’re planning to regrade, replant, or bring in new soil.
Q: Do you grind surface roots as well?
Yes. If you want surface roots removed We can do a thorough and excellent job of grinding/removing them.
Q: Do I need to be home during the job?
Not necessarily. If we have access to the stumps and we have agreed on a plan and price, we can perform the work while you’re away and text you with photos when it’s complete.