Many customers often ask me:
“How much do you charge for stump grinding?”
The honest answer is, it depends. No two jobs are alike. Several factors play into the cost of stump grinding (including, but not limited to):
1.) How big the stump is. Please see the post entitled “How to Measure a Stump” for more details.
2.) Where the job is located.
3.) Does the stump need to be cut down, or is it low to the ground? Cutting the stump close to the ground before your contractor comes to grind can save a customer money.
4.) If there is a mound of dirt around the stump, or if the surrounding area is on grade with the rest of the yard. Grinding out a mound takes extra time, and dirt dulls out teeth faster.
5.) What is the access like? Is it fenced in with limited access, or wide open?
6.) Are there unseen obstacles (such as underground utilities) near the grinding area which necessitate the need for locates? Your stump grinding professional should call in their own locates, not the customer.
7.) Are there any other visible hazards around the stump such as rocks, metal/fencing, or hardscapes? A customer can save themselves money if they remove these hazards before they have a stump removed.
While this list is not all encompassing, it is some of the factors that must be considered when receiving a quote for stump grinding services.
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