StumpGrindingHunt. Est. 2026

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U.S. Cost Comparison Updated August 2026

What stump grinding costs across the U.S. (2026).

10 cities compared
01 — The numbers

Pricing by city

City Typical range Standard job What moves the number
Boise, ID
$75–$250
$/stump
$100–$175
Single mid-size stump, 12-24 in diameter, debris left
  • Stump diameter and root spread in clay-heavy Boise soils
  • Proximity to in-ground irrigation lines
  • Access restrictions requiring hand equipment
Charlotte, NC
$100–$400
$/stump
$150–$250
Single mid-size stump, 18-inch diameter, chips left
  • Stump diameter and species hardness (sweetgum, oak cost more)
  • Access to backyard and equipment size required
  • Debris removal vs. chips left on-site
Colorado Springs, CO
$75–$400
$/stump
$150–$275
Single mid-size ponderosa pine stump, chips removed
  • Stump diameter and root flare spread in rocky granite soil
  • Access constraints on steep or narrow lots
  • Chip hauling and grinding depth requirements
Fort Myers, FL
$75–$400
$/stump
$125–$200
Single mid-size stump, 18-in diameter, chips spread
  • Stump diameter and species (ficus/oak vs palm)
  • Site access and equipment size required
  • Chip haul-away vs on-site spreading
Grand Rapids, MI
$75–$250
$/stump
$100–$175
Single mid-size stump, 12–18 in. diameter, chips on-site
  • Stump diameter and species root system complexity
  • Site access limitations for full-size grinding equipment
  • Debris hauling and surface root grinding add-ons
Indianapolis, IN
$75–$400
$/stump
$100–$200
Single mid-sized hardwood stump, standard access
  • Stump diameter and species (oak/maple grind slower in clay soil)
  • Grinding depth required (6 in. lawn vs 12 in. replant)
  • Access constraints and debris hauling
Nashville, TN
$75–$400
$/stump
$100–$200
Single mid-size hardwood stump, Davidson County
  • Stump diameter and hardwood species (oak, hickory)
  • Site access and terrain on Nashville's rolling lots
  • Grinding depth required (standard 6-8 in vs. 12+ in)
Raleigh-Durham, NC
$150–$400
$/stump
$175–$300
Single mid-size hardwood stump, ~18-inch diameter
  • Hardwood species with wide root flare (oak, sweetgum)
  • Piedmont clay soil slowing grind time
  • Site access constraints or proximity to structures
Salt Lake City, UT
$75–$400
$/stump
$100–$200
Single mid-size stump, 18-inch diameter, SLC lot
  • Stump diameter and species hardness (elm, locust cost more)
  • Access constraints on older Avenues or Capitol Hill lots
  • Debris hauling vs. leaving chips on-site
Tampa Bay, FL
$75–$400
$/stump
$125–$200
Single mid-size oak stump, residential Tampa Bay lot
  • Stump diameter and root system spread (oak vs palm)
  • Equipment access restrictions on fenced Tampa Bay lots
  • Debris hauling vs leaving ground mulch on site
02 — Methodology

How we collected these numbers

Each row pulls from the StumpGrindingHunt city-level cost guide for that metro. Ranges describe the typical installed price a homeowner can expect to be quoted in 2026 — not promotional pricing, not the cheapest one-off bid, and not custom-spec jobs at the high end. The standard-job column is one realistic job in that metro priced all-in (materials + labor) by the same definition we use on each city page.

We exclude: financing add-ons, warranty extensions, travel surcharges beyond the immediate metro, and any work that is fundamentally a different service (e.g., concrete replacement priced as part of an epoxy floor job).

The “what moves the number” column is the same set of drivers surfaced on each city's cost page. If your situation has more than one of these stacked, expect to land near the top of the range.

Citing this data. These figures may be referenced in articles, research, and reporting with attribution — please link to this page as the source. Suggested citation: “stump grinding cost data across 10 U.S. metros (2026), StumpGrindingHunt, https://stumpgrindinghunt.com/cost/”. For questions about the dataset or per-metro breakdowns, the city-level guides below carry the full context.

Updated August 2026.

03 — By city

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