Stump Grinding
Get rid of unwanted stumps without turning the job into a complicated project. Send photos, diameter, address and access width for a fast quote.
Typical jobs start around $199. Pricing from $7/inch of stump diameter (ground level). Hardwood such as oak is higher. Final quote after photos and access review.
- Roots / flare: light flare +$50, moderate surface roots +$150, heavy / sprawling roots +$300
- Hardwood (oak, hickory): +$2/inch
- Tall stump (over 12" above grade / cut-to-ground): +$75
- Haul chips away: $3 per inch of stump diameter, never more than $125 per job
- Leave chips / backfill or spread on site: $0
- Topsoil fill + sod patch: $5 per inch of stump diameter, $100 minimum (includes chip haul-off)
- Replacement tree: quoted with your stump job
- Same-day neighbor discount: 10% off, applied on site after their job is confirmed and finished the same day
Our machine needs an opening at least 36 inches wide (gate, path or side yard) to reach the stump. Tell us your narrowest access width — if it's under 36 inches, Stan will confirm on site whether the job can be done.
Practical property problems.
Bundle several stumps on one property.
Quote based on size, access and surrounding obstacles.
Dedicated stump follow-through after removals.
Define grind depth and chip handling before work begins.
What to send for a quote
Text your property location, photos or video, the approximate stump diameter at ground level, access information and what you want the finished area to look like.
Final scope depends on site conditions, access, underground/overhead hazards, environmental restrictions and any required permits.
We protect the yard around the stump.
Optional add-on, only if you choose it: protection boards over your lawn where the machine crosses. Free within 10 ft of the driveway; $50 for 11–25 ft, $100 for 26–50 ft, $150 for 51–100 ft. Over 100 ft, wet ground or slopes are quoted from photos.
Used when a stump sits close to the house, vehicles or glass.
Grind depth, chip handling and cleanup are set before we start.
This care is part of why typical jobs start around $199 rather than the lowest possible number.
How SLS handles the job
Stump grinding is our core, self-performed work. Stan's Land Services quotes it, schedules it and grinds it—no hand-off to another crew. We define grind depth and chip handling before we start, and you deal with one point of contact from quote through cleanup.
Frequently asked
How deep do you grind?
Standard grinding depth is 6–8 inches below grade. Deeper grinding for replanting is quoted on site.
Can you estimate from photos?
Often yes. Clear photos, an approximate diameter, address and access width can be enough for a preliminary estimate. Stan confirms the final price after reviewing the job details and access.