Stump Removal & Root Excavation

Stump Services · Central Florida

Stump grinding leaves roots behind. When you need the stump and root ball gone so you can grade, plant, or build, excavation is the better answer. Breaking Ground specializes in stump excavation and removal throughout Lakeland, Kathleen, and Polk County.

Our project gallery includes large Lakeland stump excavations where grinding alone would not have delivered a clean result. We dig, extract, backfill expectations, and haul debris according to the written scope.

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What’s included on a typical job

Clear scope up front — so you know what the estimate covers before we mobilize.

  • Full stump & root excavation
  • Beyond grinding — roots come out
  • Backfill expectations in writing
  • Haul-off of stump material
  • Free estimate with photos
  • Written scope before work starts
  • Owner-operated crew — talk to Guy or Andrew
  • Haul-off and lot cleanup included in scope

Why property owners call Breaking Ground

Direct owner communication, real project photography, and a demolition-first mindset for the jobs Florida lots actually need — mobile homes, sheds, storm messes, and clearing that supports the next use of the land. Call (863) 899-9717 or use the form below.

Every estimate includes a clear description of what is included: teardown or clearing, debris handling, and what is excluded (such as hazardous material abatement or engineered design). That clarity protects both sides and keeps projects moving.

If your property needs both structure removal and land clearing, we can often combine scopes in one mobilization — reducing duplicate mobilizations and disposal trips. Ask about bundling when you request your estimate on our contact page, review pricing ranges, or browse the project gallery.

Common next steps from this page: mobile home demolition, land clearing, stump removal, Lakeland, Kathleen, and all service areas.

Real job photos

Proof from Breaking Ground sites — structures coming down, pads cleaned, equipment on the ground.

Carrying a Stump
Carrying a Stump
Cleaning the Dirt Out of a Stump
Cleaning the Dirt Out of a Stump
Guy Next to a Stump
Guy Next to a Stump
Hauling Away a Stump
Hauling Away a Stump
Stump Grinding After One Year
Stump Grinding After One Year
Stump Grinding Companies
Stump Grinding Companies
Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. Estimates are free. Final pricing is confirmed in a written scope before work begins.

Do you handle permits?

Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction and structure. We evaluate each project and coordinate required permitting based on the scope of work.

Where do you work?

We are based in Kathleen and serve Central Florida routinely. Larger demolition and site jobs are considered statewide by project scope.

Are you a general contractor?

No. We provide smaller demolition, structure removal, land clearing, and related site services as an owner-operated equipment company.

Next step

Get a stump removal estimate

Share photos and your city for a faster response.

  • Free scope call — tell us about the structure, lot access, and your city.
  • Photos help — text gate widths, overhead lines, and debris piles for faster quotes.
  • Written confirmation — pricing and teardown scope agreed before work starts.