TL;DR
Stump grinding depth is how far below grade the cutter wheel chews the stump and primary root flare, with the industry default at 4 to 6 inches and deeper passes of 12 to 18 inches available for sites that will be replanted, sodded, or built over. Standard depth suffices for lawn re-establishment, but a new tree or a footing in the same spot needs the deeper grind plus removal of the chip-filled crater.
What it means
Stump grinding depth is how far below grade the cutter wheel chews the stump and primary root flare, with the industry default at 4 to 6 inches and deeper passes of 12 to 18 inches available for sites that will be replanted, sodded, or built over. Standard depth suffices for lawn re-establishment, but a new tree or a footing in the same spot needs the deeper grind plus removal of the chip-filled crater. Quotes should state the figure in inches, since "grinding included" alone often means the shallowest pass.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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