The Best Stump Grinding in Amarillo

Five Star Tree Service ranks first in Amarillo stump grinding for grinding stumps and roots completely clean and leaving yards spotless afterward.

By The Scoop Editorial Team · How we pick · Updated July 2026

Five Star Tree Service

★★★★★ 4.9 · 67 reviews

Open 8 AM–5 PM, closed Sun & Sat

Since 1999

Five Star Tree Service leads Amarillo stump grinding for work that leaves nothing behind once the crew packs up. Customers describe a large cottonwood stump ground down along with its surface roots, followed by a lawn cleaned completely afterward. The crew regularly pairs stump grinding with full tree removal, clearing two trees and a stump in the same visit without complications. One team of three finished cutting a tree, clearing the stump, and cleaning up wood chips in under two hours, at a price customers called fair.

"The time they arrived to taking down a large cottonwood tree, grinding the stump, getting rid of the surface roots and cleaning off our lawn."Verified review

Best for: stump grinding paired with full tree removal and thorough yard cleanup

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2No. 2 in Amarillo

Tope's Tree Trimming & Landscaping

★★★★★ 4.9 · 118 reviews

Open 24/7

Tope's Tree Trimming & Landscaping earns consistent praise in Amarillo for stump grinding that follows through completely after a tree comes down. Customers describe stumps ground out cleanly after tree removal, and the crew working a stump job into an already busy schedule when a homeowner needed it handled soon. The company has also accommodated an elderly neighbor who needed help with trees and stumps, a detail customers pointed to as a sign of genuine care. After cutting down two large trees, the crew ground both stumps completely and cleaned up the site.

"They did a great job felling the tree, grinding the stump, and cleaning up."Verified review

Best for: stump grinding scheduled quickly after a recent tree removal

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3No. 3 in Amarillo

Pastwas Tree Service

★★★★★ 4.9 · 27 reviews

Open 9 AM–5 PM, closed Sun & Sat

BBB Accredited
Since 1994

Pastwas Tree Service LLC handles stump grinding as part of a broader range of tree work rather than as a standalone specialty, and customers consistently describe the results as excellent. One homeowner called the removal and stump grinding of two huge trees a great job, pointing to the crew's ability to take on substantial stumps left by large removals. Another reviewer hired the company for stump removal alongside tree trimming, appreciating one crew handling both jobs in a single visit. For homeowners who need a stump ground down and want the same crew for trimming, Pastwas offers a dependable option.

"An absolutely great job removing and stump grinding 2 huge trees!"Verified review

Best for: removing stumps from large trees alongside other tree work

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How Amarillo's Top Stump Grinding Compare

How Amarillo's top stump grinding providers compare
Business	Hours	Known for
Five Star Tree Service Top Pick	8 AM–5 PM	stump grinding paired with full tree removal and thorough yard cleanup

Tope's Tree Trimming & Landscaping	Open 24 hrs	stump grinding scheduled quickly after a recent tree removal
Pastwas Tree Service	9 AM–5 PM	removing stumps from large trees alongside other tree work

What People Are Saying

★★★★★

They did great-were prompt and had a very fair price for 2 trees removed and a stump removed!

Five Star Tree Service

★★★★★

Very pleased and appreciative with their work and clean up.

Tope's Tree Trimming & Landscaping

★★★★★

All of the guys were friendly, courteous, and respectful which means a lot to us...and they were extremely hard workers.

Pastwas Tree Service

Stump Grinding in Amarillo

Amarillo yards full of mature pecans, elms, and cottonwoods often need a stump ground down after storm damage or routine tree removal, and a poorly finished job can leave roots, wood chips, or a stump barely below grade behind. That makes stump grinding as much about thoroughness as it is about the grind itself. We read the stump-grinding-specific feedback for every tree service active in Amarillo and ranked the crews homeowners trust most for a complete, clean finish.

Why stump grinding matters after an Amarillo tree removal

A tree removal in Amarillo is rarely finished once the trunk comes down. The stump left behind from a mature pecan, elm, or cottonwood can sit a foot or more above grade and keep sending up new shoots for years if it is left untreated, especially from species prone to root sprouting. Grinding the stump down below grade clears the way for grass, landscaping, or simply a flat, usable yard again.

Surface roots often extend well beyond the stump itself, and a thorough grinding job addresses those too, not only the visible stump. Leaving exposed roots behind can create a tripping hazard and make mowing difficult, so a complete job includes grinding down the roots close to the surface along with the stump.

What happens during a stump grinding job

A stump grinder chews the wood down into a pile of chips, working from the top of the stump downward until it sits well below the surrounding soil line. On a large cottonwood or pecan stump, this can take real time and heavy equipment, especially when surface roots spread wide across the yard.

Once the grinding is finished, a thorough crew clears the wood chips and debris rather than leaving a pile behind, and cleans up the surrounding lawn so the yard looks finished rather than freshly torn up. Customers consistently point to that final cleanup step as the difference between an adequate job and a genuinely good one.

Scheduling stump grinding around tree removal

Many Amarillo homeowners need a stump ground down right after a tree removal, whether the tree came down from storm damage, disease, or routine removal. Crews that can grind a stump the same day as removal save a homeowner from having a hazard or an eyesore sitting in the yard for weeks waiting on a second visit.

Other homeowners are dealing with an older stump left behind from a removal done long ago, sometimes by a different crew entirely. A good stump grinding company handles both situations equally well, whether the stump is fresh or has been sitting in the yard for years growing new shoots.

What to Know Before You Choose

Ask whether the price includes grinding the stump only, or also removing surface roots and wood chips.
Confirm how deep the grind goes if you plan to replant grass or a new tree in that spot.
Ask if the crew can grind the stump the same day as a tree removal, or if it is scheduled separately.
Check whether cleanup of wood chips and debris is included, since a large stump can leave a big pile behind.
Confirm the crew has equipment sized for large stumps from mature pecans, elms, or cottonwoods common in Amarillo yards.
Ask how soon the crew can fit in a stump job if you need the yard cleared for other work.

Questions Amarillo Locals Ask

Who is the best stump grinding in Amarillo?

Five Star Tree Service is our top pick for stump grinding in Amarillo. Customers describe stumps and surface roots ground down completely, full tree removal paired with the same visit, and a thorough cleanup once the job is finished. Tope's Tree Trimming & Landscaping is a strong runner-up for fast scheduling on stump jobs.

How long does stump grinding take?

A single stump grinding job typically takes under an hour for a smaller stump, though large stumps from mature pecans or cottonwoods with wide surface roots can take longer. Crews with properly sized equipment move through the job efficiently regardless of stump size.

Can a stump be ground the same day as tree removal?

Many Amarillo tree crews can grind a stump the same day a tree comes down, especially when the removal and grinding are booked together. Scheduling both at once saves a second trip and gets the yard back to normal faster.

What happens to the wood chips after stump grinding?

A thorough crew clears the wood chips and debris from the yard once grinding is finished rather than leaving a pile behind. Some homeowners request the chips be left for mulch, so it is worth asking ahead of time which option you prefer.

Will stump grinding stop a tree from growing back?

Grinding removes the visible stump and nearby surface roots, which stops most new shoots from a species prone to resprouting. Deeper root systems can occasionally send up new growth afterward, though this is far less likely once the stump and surface roots are ground away.

Do I need to grind a stump if I am not replanting?

Even without replanting plans, grinding a stump removes a tripping hazard, makes mowing easier, and clears surface roots that can otherwise crack a driveway or walkway over time. Most Amarillo homeowners choose to grind a stump rather than leave it in place.

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