Enjoy A Stump Free Yard – Professional Stump Grinding and Removal Columbia SC
Left on their own, stumps can last for decades! But you don’t have to wait for yours to decay – instead get your stump ground or excavated!
Got Stump? We Can Help!
Between making it difficult to mow, getting in the way of a game of pickup football, and just being an eyesore, it’s easy to understand why people want their tree stumps gone! Even if your stump is in a hard to reach area or is close to a structure, Sox & Freeman’s ISA-certified arborists have the right tools and training to safely remove your stump.
What To Expect From Our Tree Stump Removal Service
On-site Consultation
Prior to removing any stump, your arborist will perform a site assessment and let you know which options are available. Depending on the location, size of the stump, and your future plans, your arborist may recommend grinding or excavating.
Site Preparation and Stump Grinding
Next, the area is prepared for the stump removal process, taking all necessary steps to check for buried utilities and protect your home and landscaping. With three different size stump grinders in our fleet, we are able to grind stumps even directly adjacent to structures or in areas with limited access.
Post-Tree Stump Removal Cleanup
When you work with Sox & Freeman your yard will be left as clean as we found it! No mounds of mulch for you to have to deal with on your own!
Why Choose Sox & Freeman
Certified Arborists
At Sox & Freeman we aren’t just a few guys with chainsaws – every one of our crews is led by an ISA-certified arborist. Our arborists are there to help you know what removal options are available, how to best replant near removed-trees, and to protect the root systems of the rest of your plantings.
Long-term Relationships
Sox & Freeman has been in business for 75 years and some of our clients have been with us for three generations. Like the trees we work with, we take a long view of the world and prioritize developing long-term relationships over short-term gain.
An Ongoing Commitment to Training
We don’t rest on our laurels and are always training the next generation of arborists. At Sox & Freeman our non-certified crew members are given the time, training, and resources to become certified arborists via our Arborist Development Plan.
Insured For Peace Of Mind
No experienced arborist will say that their profession is without risk – and we’re as experienced as they come. To that end we safeguard both our crews and your property with industry leading insurance and workers compensation plans.
Tree Doctors - We Keep Trees Healthy
We love Columbia for its amazing tree cover and it is always our goal to preserve as many healthy trees as possible. Your problem trees will be safely removed – but we will also provide you with recommendations for non-destructive solutions.
Trusted By The Midlands for 75 years!
Loran Britt
They removed several trees for us a few years ago and recently came to grind the stumps of a few small ones that we cut down ourselves. Both times we’ve had professional and friendly people come out. They are quick and efficient and will leave your yard cleaner than it was before they came. Would recommend them for any job, big or small.
KC Eriksson
Ray Marschincko
Henry Devereux
I had a couple of broken tree limbs that were still partially attached to two trees in my yard but they were too high for me to remove safely. I noticed a crew from Sox & Freeman working at my neighbor’s house this morning so I walked over and asked if they would take a look at the limbs at my house and give me a price. As soon as they finished at my neighbor’s, Caleb and the crew came by and took care of the limbs in question in literally less than five minutes at a more than reasonable price. Fast, friendly and fair service – what more could you ask for?
Gary Chaney
This company it was an absolute pleasure to work with they removed eight trees ground the stumps cleaned up the whole yard where they worked and now my yard looks like it never had these trees. Their crews were friendly obviously knowledgeable of what they were doing and I just enjoyed watching the work they were so professional.
Why should I work with a certified arborist?
At Sox & Freeman our crews always include an ISA-certified arborist. The International Society of Arboriculture sets standards for arboriculture (tree care) and requires training, testing, and continuing education to qualify for and maintain certification.
When you work with a certified arborist you can rest easy knowing that the stump grinding or removal process will not negatively impact any of your nearby trees.
Will my stump resprout?
Certain species of trees, like Crepe Myrtles, are prone to resprouting even after being cut or ground. In these cases our arborists may suggest the application of herbicides to prevent this from occurring.
What areas do you service?
We offer professional tree services across the South Carolina Midlands and the surrounding areas, including Blythewood, Cayce, Chapin, Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, and West Columbia.
We are Located at: 3615 Phillips Street, Columbia, SC 29203
Can you remove tree stumps next to my house, fence, or decking?
In most cases, yes, we generally only need a few inches of clearance to remove tree stumps. Your arborist will determine if we have enough clearance to move forward, as we know each situation can be unique.
Will I be able to replant in the area where the stump was removed?
When a stump is removed the bulk of the original tree’s root system remains in place. Over time, these roots will break down – but this process is not instantaneous and in the short term may make it challenging for new trees to take root in the same location.
Our arborists will be able to offer recommendations for what sort of plantings will work best in the area and offer suggestions for siting new trees. One way to make it easier for new trees to take root is to go with stump excavation. Instead of grinding the stump to below ground level, we will instead extract the vast majority of the stump and its root system.
If you are planning on replanting in the area, our arborists will be happy to discuss your options with you!