Stump Removal Pricing, Access, and What Your Job Needs
See what affects price, how backyard access works, and when grinding is enough.
This page answers the questions most homeowners and contractors ask before booking: when grinding is enough, when full removal makes sense, and what changes the price and scope.
Small stumps start at $120 • Most stumps are ground 6 to 12 inches below grade • Serving Edmonton and nearby communities
Compare the options
Stump grinding or full removal?
Most yards do not need full excavation. Stump grinding is usually the simpler, cleaner option.
Stump grinding
Best for most residential yards. We grind the visible stump below grade so the area can be covered and used again without turning the job into a bigger excavation project.
- Best fit for sod, mulch, rock, and most landscaping plans
- Less disruption to the yard than full excavation
- Usually faster and more affordable
- A practical choice when you want the stump out of the way and the yard usable again
Full stump removal
Best when the full stump and root ball need to come out. This is more invasive and is usually only worth it for specific construction, excavation, or site-prep requirements.
- Removes the stump and root mass
- More digging and more site disturbance
- Better for certain structural or excavation plans
- Usually higher cost and more cleanup than grinding
Not sure what your yard needs? Start with a free estimate and we will recommend the right approach.
When stump grinding makes the most sense
Stump grinding is usually the right call when you want the stump gone without turning the job into a bigger yard project.
- You want the area ready for sod, mulch, rock, or planting
- The stump is making mowing and everyday yard use harder than it should be
- The stump is a trip hazard for kids, pets, or foot traffic
- You want the yard to look finished again without extra excavation
- You want a cleaner, lower-disruption option than full removal
Bottom line
For most yards, grinding gets the job done.
If standard grinding is enough, we will tell you. If your project needs full removal, root work, or extra cleanup, we will explain that before anything gets booked.
Pricing
What affects the price of stump grinding
Most people want a clear ballpark first. Price mainly comes down to stump size, stump count, access, and the level of cleanup you want.
Diameter
Wider stumps take more time and more grinding.
Stump count
Multiple stumps can lower the per-stump price, especially on 10+ stump jobs.
Height
Taller stumps can require extra prep before grinding.
Root flare
A wide flare at the base can increase the scope of the job.
Access
Gate width, slope, soft ground, and working room all affect the plan.
Cleanup and finish
Haul-off, backfill, or a more finished result can change the quote.
Starting price
$120
For small stumps under 10 inches.
Common residential range
$120–$420
Depends on size, count, access, and cleanup.
Fastest way to price it
Send photos first
That gives us a faster ballpark for size, access, and scope.
Can we get into your backyard without tearing up the lawn?
That is one of the first questions we answer. Access matters almost as much as stump size. Before we book the job, we check gate width, side-yard clearance, slope, ground conditions, and the working room around the stump.
Our tracked grinder is built for backyard access and lower ground impact than larger equipment. If access or ground conditions change the plan, we tell you up front.
What we check
- Gate openings and side-yard clearance
- Fences, corners, and obstacles near the stump
- Slope, elevation changes, and working room
- Soft or wet ground that could affect the plan
The goal is simple: remove the stump without creating a new mess in your yard.
Included
What is included in a typical stump grinding job
Before you book, you should know exactly what is included. We make that clear before work starts.
Access reviewed before booking
We look at the path to the stump before the job is confirmed.
Scope confirmed up front
We make sure you know what work is included before we arrive.
Grinding below grade
Most stumps are ground 6 to 12 inches below grade.
Cleanup expectations explained
We tell you what stays on site, what can be hauled away, and what the finish will look like.
Area ready for the next step
The goal is to leave the area ready for sod, mulch, rock, or landscaping.
If your job needs root grinding, full stump removal, haul-off, or extra finishing work, we explain that separately so you know exactly what is included and what is not.
How deep we grind and what your yard looks like after
Most stumps are ground 6 to 12 inches below grade. That is usually enough to cover the area with soil, sod, mulch, or rock.
The main question is simple: what will the area look like when the job is done? We make those cleanup expectations clear before we start.
After grinding
- Grindings can stay on site if that works for your project
- Cleanup and haul-off can be discussed if you want a cleaner finish
- The area can be prepared for the next landscaping step
- If your project needs more than standard grinding, we will tell you before the job starts
Related work
Do you need root grinding too?
Sometimes the stump is only part of the problem. Raised roots can keep getting in the way of sod, walkways, fence lines, and general yard use.
If root grinding makes sense as part of the job, we will let you know before work starts. If standard grinding is enough, we will tell you that too.
- Raised roots are creating trip hazards
- Roots are getting in the way of sod or landscaping
- Fence lines or project lines are blocked by root spread
- The site needs more clearing before the next phase of work
Process
What our process looks like
Simple first step. Clear recommendation. Clean finish.
Send photos or request a quote
We review the stump, access, and what you want the area ready for.
Get a clear recommendation and price
We explain whether standard grinding is the right fit or if the job needs full removal, root work, or extra cleanup.
We complete the work and clean up
The stump is handled, the agreed scope is completed, and the area is ready for the next step.
Who it helps
Who this page is for
Built for homeowners first, and helpful for contractors and landscapers planning site work.
Homeowners
For leftover stumps, mowing problems, trip hazards, and yards that need to be ready for sod, mulch, fencing, or landscaping.
- Leftover stumps after tree removal
- Trip hazards and mowing obstacles
- Yards that need to look finished again
Contractors and landscapers
For site prep, fence lines, grading, sod installs, and multi-stump work that needs clear scope and practical scheduling.
- Fence lines and grading prep
- Sod installs and landscaping handoffs
- Multi-stump work with clear scope
FAQs
Questions people ask before booking
Straight answers on grinding depth, pricing, access, cleanup, and what to expect.
Free estimate
Not sure which service is right for you?
Start with a free estimate or send photos for a fast ballpark. We will tell you if standard stump grinding is enough or if your job needs root work, full removal, or extra cleanup.
Free estimate • Clear scope before work starts • Serving Edmonton and nearby communities