About Us
Veteran-Owned.
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Meet Timothy Ryner
I'm a 20-year Air National Guard veteran, an AWS Solutions Architect by trade, and a stump grinder by choice. I've spent my career solving problems with whatever resources are available — software, hardware, process, and people.
81 and Sons is exactly what it sounds like — a father-and-son operation. My boys are the “sons.” We live right here in Lake St. Louis, and this business is built on the same philosophy I bring to everything: own the problem end-to-end, keep it simple, and get it done right.
We use professional-grade equipment to grind stumps below grade, clean up the site, and leave your yard better than we found it. One stump or twenty — residential or commercial — we handle it.
20
Years Military
7+
Years Utility
LSL
Based Local
The Ryner Family
More Than a Business
Background
Not Your Typical Contractor
I spent 20 years in the Illinois Air National Guard deploying secure tactical networks for DoD missions — supporting 2,000+ users across four military branches with real-time data, voice, and video. Before that, I spent 7 years locating underground utilities for gas, electric, water, and fiber companies. I know what's beneath your yard before we ever start grinding.
My day job is Cloud Solutions Architect — I've single-handedly built and run enterprise systems serving 10,000+ users. That same engineering mindset runs this business. The quote tool on this site? I built it. You get an instant price, pick your date, and pay your deposit — all online, no phone tag required.
When I show up to grind your stumps, I bring the same mentality from the military: anything for the mission. Your yard is the mission.
Why Us
What Makes Us Different
Veteran-Owned
20 years Illinois Air National Guard. Military discipline and mission-first mentality on every job. Licensed and insured.
Truly Local
We live in Lake St. Louis. Your neighborhood is our neighborhood. We serve western St. Charles County and surrounding areas.
Instant Online Quotes
No phone calls. No waiting for a callback. Get an exact price in under two minutes, schedule online, and pay your deposit — all from your phone.
Fast & Clean
We show up on time, grind below grade, clean up the debris, and leave your yard better than we found it. That's the standard.
Underground Know-How
7 years in underground utility locating. We understand what's beneath your yard — gas, electric, water, fiber — before we ever fire up the grinder.
Fair & Transparent
What you see is what you pay. The quote tool gives you an exact price — no hidden fees, no upsells. We work for homeowners and contractors alike.
Ready to Get Rid of That Stump?
Get an exact price in under two minutes. Upload photos, see your quote, schedule, and pay — all online. No phone calls needed.