Stump grinding in Lemmon Valley, NV
Stump grinding in Lemmon Valley is partly a fire question: the USDA Forest Service ranks wildfire risk to homes here higher than 99.2% of US communities, and a dead stump or a heap of grindings near a building is dry fuel. Battle Born Tree Service grinds stumps and hauls the grindings when asked, with free estimates, about 48 minutes from our yard without traffic.
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Lemmon Valley is an established community north of Reno at about 4,954 feet. About 53% of its homes were built before 1980, almost none before 1960, and about 96% of households own their home (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024). The trees went in during the 1960s and 1970s and are now at full size.
At a glance
- USFS: risk to homes higher than 99.2% of US communities
- About 45% of buildings in the direct wildfire exposure zone
- About 53% of homes built before 1980
- About 41 miles from our yard on US 50 East
Is an old stump really a fire problem?
On its own, a low stump out in bare dirt is not much of one. The trouble is where stumps tend to be and what collects around them. A stump beside a shed, under a deck edge or against a fence gathers leaves and weeds, dries to tinder and sits where embers land.
The Forest Service places about 45% of Lemmon Valley's buildings in the direct exposure zone, next to wildland vegetation. The 2020 Poeville Road Fire, mapped at 2,973 acres, and the 1999 Reservoir Fire, mapped at 6,163 acres, both have their centers within about 4 miles in the federal record. Clearing dead wood near buildings, stumps included, is basic defensible space work in Lemmon Valley.
Where should the grindings go?
Not next to the house. University of Nevada, Reno Extension's Living With Fire guide sets out three zones: 0 to 5 feet from the home is ember-resistant, 5 to 30 feet is lean, clean and green, and 30 to 100 feet is reduced fuel. A thick layer of fresh wood grindings does not fit the first of those.
Grindings from a stump near a building should be hauled. Farther out, a thin layer can stay where the stump was. Tell us which you want and the estimate will say so.
| Distance from the house | Living With Fire zone | Grindings |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 5 feet | Zone 0, ember-resistant | Haul away |
| 5 to 30 feet | Zone 1, lean, clean and green | Haul, or spread thin |
| 30 to 100 feet | Zone 2, reduced fuel | Can stay, spread thin |
Stumps from trees you cut yourself
About 9% of Lemmon Valley households heat mainly with wood, far above the Washoe County share of about 1%. People who cut their own dead trees for the stove are left with the part a chainsaw cannot deal with. We grind stumps we did not cut. Count them, measure the widest, and send a photo.
Full-size stumps on established lots
A tree that has stood since the 1970s leaves a stump with a wide flare and thick surface roots. Decide whether you want only the stump gone or the surface roots too. On lots with a septic system, show us where the tank and the leach field are before any machine comes in. An 811 request has utilities mark their own lines, and is made a few business days ahead, but a private septic system is not on anyone's map except yours.
Add it to bigger work
If the tree is still standing, stump grinding can go on the same estimate as the tree removal in Lemmon Valley. If you are clearing brush as well, one visit can cover both. All estimates are tailored to each client and their needs.
Sources
- USDA Forest Service, Wildfire Risk to Communities (April 2026 data)
- University of Nevada, Reno Extension: Living With Fire defensible space guide (SP-23-07) (read October 1, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, Lemmon Valley CDP, Nevada, and Washoe County (retrieved October 1, 2026)
- National Interagency Fire Center, fire perimeter history (Poeville Road Fire, 2020; Reservoir Fire, 1999) (retrieved October 1, 2026)
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Other services in Lemmon Valley
Tree removal Tree trimming and pruning Emergency tree service Defensible space and fire mitigation Lot clearing and brush mowing Crane-assisted tree removal Certified arborist Firewood
Straight answers
Stump grinding questions in Lemmon Valley
Still have a question? Call 775.232.8243. Phones are answered seven days a week.
Should I remove old stumps for fire safety in Lemmon Valley?
Stumps close to buildings, yes. They collect dry debris where embers land. The arborist can go through the property with you at the free estimate.
Will you haul the stump grindings away?
If you ask. For stumps near the house we recommend it. It will be written on the estimate either way.
I cut the tree down myself. Will you grind the stump?
Yes. We grind stumps we did not cut. Tell us the width and how to reach it.
How far is Lemmon Valley from your yard?
About 41 miles, or about 48 minutes without traffic.
Free estimates
Get a free, detailed estimate
A certified arborist looks at the job before any work starts. Tell us what you have and our office will set up a time.
- 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 44 reviews (October 17, 2026)
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- Carson City based since October 2013
Phones answered seven days a week. 24-hour emergency service.