Sometimes the problem isn't one stump — it's a web of surface roots buckling your lawn, or an overgrown lot line you need cleared before you can build, farm, or landscape. Madison Stump Grinding handles both, combining root grinding with practical small-scale land clearing across Dane County.
Surface Root Grinding
Mature trees push roots to the surface, where they crack sidewalks, lift driveways, scalp under the mower, and trip up foot traffic. We grind those exposed roots down below grade so you can restore a smooth, safe lawn — without harming a healthy tree you want to keep, when the roots are ground carefully and selectively.
Lot, Hedgerow & Fence-Line Clearing
Across the Greater Madison area — from Verona acreage to former farm fields in Waunakee, Oregon, and DeForest — we clear the stumps and roots left after brush and small-tree removal. That includes old windbreaks, overgrown fence lines, and lots being readied for construction or grading.
- Grinding multiple stumps and hedgerow remnants low for grading
- Removing surface roots that block sod, paving, or planting
- Clearing old windbreaks and fence-line trees on rural parcels
- Prepping lots so builders and landscapers can move in clean
How Is Land Clearing Priced?
Single root-grinding jobs follow our standard $3–$5 per inch stump rate with a $150 minimum. Larger clearing projects are quoted per site based on the number and size of stumps, access, and haul-away needs. We'll walk the property with you and give a clear, free written estimate before any work begins.
The Right Machine for Bigger Ground
Land clearing calls for muscle. We bring higher-horsepower grinders for big stumps and stony or rooty ground, plus track machines that stay stable on soft or uneven soil, so even a rough parcel ends up graded, level, and ready for its next use.