Gone in an Afternoon
Free on-site estimate for stumps of any size.
Why It Matters
A lot of the stumps we grind weren't left by us — they're from a removal years ago, a tree a previous owner took down, or storm damage nobody got around to finishing off. Daviess County's clay soil holds moisture well, which is good for growing trees but bad for rotting stumps: left alone, a stump can sit there for a decade, throwing up root suckers every spring and turning into a mower hazard nobody wants to hit. Daviess County Tree Co. grinds it down below grade so it's gone for good, not just cut flush and forgotten.
Where We Work
Stump grinding is available anywhere we do tree removal. See all the areas we serve →
The most common call — one stump from a removal, grind it down 4–6 inches below grade so it's ready for topsoil, sod, or a fresh planting bed.
Clearing out several stumps at once, whether they're from one big cleanup or years of trees coming down one at a time — priced per stump with a discount for grinding more than one in a visit.
Grinding deep enough and wide enough that the spot is actually ready for regrading, reseeding, or a hardscape project — not just a flush cut that leaves roots to fight through later.
Cost Planning
| Stump diameter | Typical cost range |
|---|---|
| Small (under 12 in.) | $75 – $150 |
| Medium (12–24 in.) | $150 – $300 |
| Large (24–36 in.) | $300 – $450 |
| Very large (36+ in.) | $450+, quoted on-site |
These are general ranges — the exact price depends on diameter, root spread, and how close the stump sits to a fence, driveway, or septic line. Grinding multiple stumps in the same visit usually brings the per-stump price down. Every job gets a free, written estimate before any work starts.
The ground-up wood chips can be hauled away, left as mulch for your beds, or split — your call, we ask up front instead of assuming.
Grinding equipment works in a tight footprint compared to stump removal by excavation, so the surrounding grass and landscaping stay intact.
A stump closer to a fence, gas line, or septic system than it looks is where a mistake gets expensive. Ask any grinding crew for its certificate of liability insurance first.
The price comes from someone looking at the stump in person, and you have it in writing before the grinder is unloaded.
No. Grinding takes out the stump you can see plus the first several inches of root below it, which is enough to keep it from regrowing and to free up the spot for fill, grading or replanting. The deeper root system stays in the ground and breaks down naturally over the following seasons; it won't send up new sprouts once the stump itself is gone.
Typically 4 to 6 inches below grade, which is enough for topsoil, sod, or a new planting bed. Let us know during the estimate if you're planning something that needs more depth, like a paver patio or a new foundation footing nearby.
Usually, yes — once the ground chips are cleared and the area is backfilled, it's ready for grass seed, sod, or a new planting. Very large stumps can leave a wider disturbed area, which we'll walk you through on-site.
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