Free quote

South Bay & Central Coast

Reclaim your outdoor space.

Dedicated stump grinding Straightforward communication Professional results

Text us a photo and get a fast and easy quote.

Free quote — text a photo Call (669) 222-2124
  • 01

    Free quotes from a photo

    No waiting on an appointment window. Send a picture, hear back fast.

  • 02

    Stump grinding only

    Not a side service behind tree work. It is the whole job, and the whole focus.

  • 03

    Local & minority owned

    Serving our community as a minority-owned business local to the South Bay.

What we do

Stump grinding for real-world sites.

  • A small tree stump in a residential lawn, ready for grinding.

    Small stumps

    Single ornamentals, hedge stumps, and leftovers from an old removal. Quick jobs, priced honestly, done in one visit.

  • A large-diameter tree stump being ground down.

    Large stumps

    Mature oak, pine, and eucalyptus. From our very first job, we've been handling the big boys.

  • Surface roots running across a lawn before grinding.

    Surface roots

    Lateral roots lifting lawn, walkways, or beds taken down flush so the finished grade actually sits flat.

  • A narrow side gate and paved side yard leading to a back garden.

    Tight access

    Narrow side gates and enclosed backyards. We can fit any standard 36″ gate and access your hard-to-reach stumps.

  • Close grinding work alongside finished hardscape.

    Precision grinding

    Close work against foundations, fences, hardscape, and irrigation, without collateral damage to what stays.

  • A commercial property grounds serviced by Bay Stump.

    Commercial

    HOAs, property managers, and landscape contractors. Multi-site scheduling, easy contracts, and the paper trail you need to push through the biggest projects with ease.

Get a free quote

The process

Simple from start to finish.

Send a photo. Get a clear plan.

  1. 1

    Text the stump

    Send a photo with the widest measurement, rough height, and a shot of the access route. That is usually everything we need.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    A fast quote back, usually the same day. Covers grind depth, access considerations, and exactly what the work includes.

  3. 3

    Schedule the work

    We arrive with the right equipment, protect the surrounding surfaces, grind below grade, and leave the site clean.

Text (669) 222-2124

Featured work

5-foot wide oak

A 5-foot wide oak stump in San Martin, taken below ground level and ready for the homeowner to plant new life.

The cleared, raked ground where the five-foot oak stump stood.
A five-foot-wide oak stump with the grinder positioned beside it.
  • A five-foot-wide oak stump before grinding.

    5-foot wide oak

    A 5-foot wide oak stump in San Martin, taken below ground level and ready for the homeowner to plant new life.

    Showing in the slider
  • A twelve-foot-wide pepper tree stump.

    12-foot wide pepper tree

    Twelve feet across at the base, in San Martin. The biggest stump we have taken on so far.

    Click to compare
  • A cedar stump tight against a house and hardscaping.

    Cedar by the house

    In San Martin, tight against the siding, foundation, and finished hardscaping. Ground down precisely to protect the surrounding area.

    Click to compare
  • A stump in the footprint of a planned retaining wall.

    Deep cut for retaining wall

    In San Jose, cut well below normal grade at the client's request, so the retaining wall could go in clean.

    Click to compare
  • A dense cluster of small stumps.

    Wide patch of small stumps

    A cluster of small stumps in San Jose. Ground down below grade to make room for new landscaping.

    Click to compare

Reviews

Trusted across the South Bay.

[Paste a real Google review here before launch.]

[Reviewer name], [City]
  • Responsive communication
  • Reliable scheduling
  • Clean, complete results
Read all Google reviews

Where we work

South Bay & Central Coast service areas.

South Bay

  • San Jose
  • Santa Clara
  • Sunnyvale
  • Mountain View
  • Campbell
  • Los Gatos
  • Saratoga
  • Cupertino
  • Milpitas
  • Morgan Hill
  • Gilroy

Santa Cruz County

  • Santa Cruz
  • Scotts Valley
  • Capitola
  • Aptos
  • Soquel
  • Felton
  • Watsonville

Monterey County

  • Monterey
  • Salinas
  • Carmel
  • Pacific Grove
  • Seaside
  • Marina
  • Castroville

Not listed? Send a photo anyway — if we can get to it, we will quote it.

FAQ

Common questions.

What to expect before the grinder arrives.

How do I get a quote?
Text or email a photo of the stump with its widest measurement and a shot of the access route. Most quotes come back the same or next day. Larger or trickier jobs may need a quick look in person before the price is locked in.
How deep do you grind?
4–6″ below grade as standard, which is enough to sod, plant, or pave over. Deeper grinding is available if you are putting in footings or a structure.
Do I need to be home?
Usually not. As long as we have clear access to the stump and somewhere to park, most jobs can be done without you there. We confirm when we are on the way and when the work is finished.
Can you reach a backyard with narrow access?
Usually. Send a photo of the gate or side yard with a rough width and we will match the machine to the opening. Access gets planned before we show up, not improvised on the day.
Do you remove the entire underground root system?
No, and no stump grinder does. Grinding removes the stump and the surface roots that interfere with landscaping. The deeper root system stays in the ground and decomposes naturally.

Still have a question? Call or text (669) 222-2124

Get started

Ready to clear the space?

Text us a photo of your stump. Include your city, the approximate width, and a shot of the access route — we will get back to you fast with a quote.

Free

Quotes, always. No obligation, no site-visit fee.

  • Fast turnaround
  • Below-grade grinding
  • Surface root grinding
  • Tidy finish
Text a photo Call (669) 222-2124

On a computer? Email hello@baystump.com