Stump Grinding in Moore, SC
On US-221 just west of I-26, Moore has pine stumps along field edges, yard stumps near Main Street and the odd storm-thrown root ball. Each is quoted before the work, from a couple of pictures.
Grinding and Removing Stumps in Moore, SC
Main Street in Moore is SC-290, and it ends where it meets US-221 south of Spartanburg, with Interstate 26 a short way to the east. Moore has no town government of its own. It is an unincorporated community, so questions about a lot go to Spartanburg County. Around the crossroads the ground is a mix of fields, woods and houses old and new, and the stumps follow the same mix: pines on the edge of a field, a shade tree by an older home, a few left on a lot cleared to build.
Moore falls well inside the usual Spartanburg County ground for JB Stump Grinding & Land Management, coming down from Tryon, North Carolina. One good-sized stump is worth a call. A field edge with a dozen pines in it is one visit, not twelve. To price it, Jordan needs to see the stump next to a boot or a shovel, the lane or gate the tracks will use, and a count. How grinding works is laid out under stump grinding.
Loblolly pines on old field ground
NC State Extension says loblolly pine grows faster than any other pine and spreads into old fields by seeding itself. It also lists the tree as prone to wind damage and to southern pine beetle and pine engraver beetle. So if your Moore property takes in a field that was let go, the trees standing in it are likely to be pines, and wind or beetles will take some down. A pine stump is a straightforward grind, and once it is cut below the soil line it almost never puts up new growth. More on pine stump removal.
Farm lanes, field gates and the Price House
The Price House, a brick house from about 1800 with a gambrel roof, stands near Moore and is kept as a house museum by the Spartanburg County Historical Association. Thomas Price ran a store and a post office beside it in the 1810s, and it served as a tavern and stagecoach stop. Out in that kind of country the way to a stump is often a dirt lane or a field gate rather than a driveway. Tell Jordan what the machine has to cross to get there, whether that is a culvert, a ditch or soft ground, and send a picture of it.
Who to ask, and storm-thrown pines
Because Moore is unincorporated, setback and right-of-way questions go to Spartanburg County, and US-221 and SC-290 are state highways, so a stump on their shoulder is a question for the state. A pine that tips over whole, instead of snapping, lifts a plate of roots and soil upright and leaves a crater where it stood. A grinder is the wrong tool for that. The loader or the excavator lifts the plate out, and the crater is filled back in. Tell Jordan whether the tree was felled or blew over. See storm stump and root ball removal.
What We Get Called for in Moore
The four jobs that come up most around Moore. Everything else we do is listed underneath.
01Stump Grinding & Removal
Stumps ground out below grade, grindings dealt with, and the ground left clean.
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02Storm Root Balls
Blow-downs, lifted root plates and storm root balls lifted out, hauled off and the hole filled.
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03Pasture & Fence Lines
Paddock, field and fence-row stumps ground below grade so you can mow and fence.
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04Full Stump Removal
The whole stump and root ball lifted out and hauled off, for spots that will be built on.
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Moore Stump Questions
The big questions each have a full guide. Shorter answers are on the FAQ page.
Who do I ask about rules for a stump near the road in Moore, SC?
Moore is unincorporated, so start with Spartanburg County. If the stump is beside US-221 or SC-290, it may sit in the state highway right-of-way, and that is the South Carolina Department of Transportation's call. Underground public utilities get marked through 811 ahead of any grinding close to them; a well line or sprinkler pipe will not be, so show Jordan where those run.
Can you grind a whole line of pine stumps along a field near Moore in one visit?
Yes, and that is the sensible way to do it. Tally them up, put a tape across the biggest one, and take a picture looking down the line plus one of the gate or lane in. On open ground the machine goes from one stump to the next, so the setup is paid once for the whole row.
A pine fell over in a storm on my Moore land. Is that grinding or removal?
If the tree snapped or was cut and the stump is still in the ground, it is a grinding job. If it went over roots and all, the root plate is upended beside a pit, and the loader or excavator lifts it clear before the pit is refilled. One picture of the base of the tree tells Jordan which you have.
Photos from our stump jobs
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What People Say Afterwards
Word for word from the Google profile. The same three things keep coming up: he shows up when he says he will, the work is clean, and the ground is left tidy.
“Jordan with JB Stump Grinding & Land Management did an excellent job from start to finish. He was professional, courteous, respectful, and showed up exactly when he said he would. His work was very clean and neat, and he took the time to make sure everything was cleaned up and the property looked great before he left.”
“Exceptional job from start to finish — he was professional, efficient, and clearly takes a lot of pride in his work. His pricing was very fair and reasonable, and the quality of the work was excellent. He showed up, worked hard, and left the area looking great when it was finished.”
“I have used JB Stump Grinding multiple times and I couldn’t be more impressed! Jordan did a great job, showed up when he said he would, and left everything clean when he was finished. Professional, dependable, and easy to work with.”
“I have used JB twice and will use him again anytime. He is a pleasure to work with and also does a fantastic job. He cuts, cleans up and delivers. Definitely deserves 5 stars.”
“Jordan is a stand up guy! Can’t thank him enough! Would highly recommend him to anyone!”
“Best stump removal in the area!”
How a Job Runs
Send two photos
One of the stump with something for scale, one of the way in, plus your town. Call, use the form, or email the photos.
Get your quote
Jordan quotes every job himself. Estimates are free, and you have the number before any work starts.
Lines get marked
Public utility lines are located through 811 before grinding near them. 811 does not mark private lines, so point out irrigation, lighting, invisible fence and septic parts.
The grind
The stump is ground in passes to below grade, usually four to eight inches under. Tell us first if you are planting or laying turf and it goes deeper.
Clean ground
Grindings are raked back into the hole and topped, left in a pile for your beds, or hauled off. Any marks on the lawn get raked.
Got a Stump in Moore?
Send two photos and tell us it is in Moore, or call Jordan. Estimates are free.