Tri-Cities • Port Moody, BC

Stump Grinding in Port Moody

Once a tree is down, the stump is the last thing in the way of replanting, a patio, or a clean yard. Root Down grinds stumps below grade across Port Moody — from tight Glenayre backyards to sloped Heritage Mountain lots — and cleans up the grindings.

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When to Call for Stump Grinding & Removal in Port Moody

If you've had a tree removed (by us or anyone else) and want to replant, landscape, or just reclaim the space, stump grinding is the finishing step.

Permits & Bylaws in Port Moody

Stump grinding is not regulated separately under Port Moody's tree bylaw — it can usually go ahead the same day as a removal, with no permit of its own. The main local factors are access to the stump and how much root flare needs grinding out on hillside lots.

Under the 2026 Tree Protection Bylaw (No. 3531), a permit is required for trees 30cm+ DBH on any property, and for trees 10cm+ DBH in an ESA/riparian zone, of a protected native species, or on a development site. Fee $75 + $370 deposit per tree; no fee for hazardous or dead trees (permit still required).

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Bylaw rules change. Verify current requirements directly with Port Moody before starting any work.

Our Stump Grinding Process

Assessment

We measure the stump and check for underground utilities and obstacles.

Preparation

Area is cleared and protected from flying debris.

Grinding

The stump is ground down below soil level using professional equipment.

Cleanup

Wood chips are raked level or removed based on your preference.

What Affects Stump Grinding Cost in Port Moody

Every job is unique, so we provide free, detailed estimates rather than one-size-fits-all pricing. The main factors:

Stump diameter and the spread of the root flare
How deep below grade you need it (replanting vs. paving)
Access to the stump on tight or sloped lots
Number of stumps
Whether grindings are hauled away or left to backfill

Recent Stump Grinding Work in Port Moody

See examples of our stump grinding work across Tri-Cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No — stump grinding is not regulated separately under Port Moody's tree bylaw. It can usually go ahead the same day as a removal, with no permit of its own.

It depends on what you want to do with the space. We grind below grade for a clean yard, and deeper where you plan to replant or pave so the remaining root flare is out of the way.

Yes. Access is the main factor on hillside and tight Glenayre or Heritage Mountain lots — we bring equipment sized to the access and clean up the grindings afterward.

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Neighbourhoods We Serve

Inlet CentreHeritage MountainGlenayreCollege ParkSeaviewApril RoadPleasantsideMoody Centre

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