Stump Grinding in Nashville, TN

Price mostly depends on stump width: a small stump is at the low end and a big one is at the high end. Most jobs run about $120 to $400 per stump, with a per-visit minimum, and how many stumps there are and how easy the yard is to reach also play a part. Send us a photo and we’ll give you a firm quote; the cost guide explains what moves the price.

Not exactly, though people often use the two names for the same job. Stump grinding uses a machine with a spinning cutting wheel to chew the stump down below the soil line; the roots stay in the ground and break down over time. Full stump removal digs out the stump and its main root ball, which leaves a bigger hole to backfill and usually costs more. If you want a stump gone from a lawn or garden bed, grinding is usually all you need. Full removal makes sense when a foundation, patio, pool or regrade is going in right where the stump sits.

Grinding is the usual choice for lawns and garden beds: it is faster, cheaper and leaves the roots to rot in place. Full removal makes sense when you are pouring concrete, installing a pool, building or regrading right where the stump sits.

Call or send the 30-second form with your ZIP code, the stump’s width at ground level, how many stumps there are and how wide your narrowest gate is. We’ll get back to you with a free quote. There is no obligation.

Nashville and nearby Middle Tennessee. Some neighborhoods sit right on county lines, so if you are close to Nashville, send us your ZIP code and we’ll confirm we can get to your address.

Yes. We quote commercial properties, HOAs, landlords and property managers too, including courtyard and landscape stumps downtown, in SoBro and in the Gulch. Those jobs often come with tight access and limited parking, so send us loading and parking details and how many stumps there are.

It depends on the machine, the roots and any rock. A common range is several inches to around a foot below grade. If you plan to plant a new tree or build in the same spot, tell us up front and we’ll grind deeper or quote full removal.

Grinding turns the stump into a pile of chips and soil. We usually leave it in the hole or nearby for you to use as mulch. Hauling it away and backfilling with topsoil is usually an extra charge, so just ask and we’ll include it in your quote.

Usually, yes. Tennessee 811 says anyone excavating with machinery needs their own locate request, made at least three working days ahead; the service is free. Before any grinding, Tennessee 811 is called to mark public lines. Private lines such as sprinklers, invisible dog fences, landscape lighting and septic lines are not marked by 811, so point those out.

Grinding below grade stops most regrowth. Some trees can push up sprouts from leftover roots for a season or so; mow or clip them and they usually give up.

Yes. The quote is free and there is no obligation. Send us a photo of the stump, its width at ground level and your narrowest gate, and we’ll give you a firm quote.