Stumps ground below grade in village yards, riverside lots and hillside properties across Goffstown.
Goffstown is part of our Southern New Hampshire service area, and stump grinding is the service our company is named for. We grind stumps for homeowners in the village, Grasmere and Pinardville, for builders cleaning up house lots, and for landowners and commercial properties that need old stumps gone so the ground can be mowed, planted or built on. Our crew brings professional stump grinders, debris safety screens and a mini excavator when roots or rocks need to be moved, and we can haul the grindings away or leave them for you to use.
To get started, call (603) 438-6492 or use Get a Quote with a few photos and the number of stumps. We are family owned, fully insured and have 12 years of experience. See how the service works on our stump grinding page.
Goffstown runs from tight village lots to steep wooded hillsides, so two stumps of the same size can need very different setups. These are the local conditions we plan around.
Lots on the lower Uncanoonuc slopes and other hillsides in the southwest part of town tend to be steep and stony. Rocks around a root flare wear down grinder teeth and have to be worked around or dug out, and a slope limits where a grinder can sit safely, so these stumps take more time than one in a flat lawn.
The South Branch of the Piscataquog through Goffstown is a state-designated river, and Glen Lake sits on it. Within 50 feet of protected water, state rules say stumps and their roots stay in the ground unless removal is approved or the stump is replaced with new woody plantings. We check where each stump sits relative to the water before we grind.
Goffstown's Wetland and Surface Water Conservation District includes a 100-foot buffer around wetlands and surface waters, and the town lists changes to the land surface and removal of vegetation as prohibited there except for specific allowed uses. Low backyards near Black Brook, the river or a wet corner of the lot are worth checking before work.
In the village center and Pinardville, houses sit close together and backyards are often fenced. We use grinders that fit through gates and set debris screens so chips don't hit siding, cars or a neighbor's windows.
New Hampshire law counts tree and root removal as excavation. Stumps near a driveway, the street, or the path of a water, gas or septic line need utilities marked before the grinder goes below the surface.
Most stump grinding in a Goffstown backyard needs no permit, but a few rules can apply depending on where the stump is.
Dig Safe. Under RSA 374:48 (opens in a new tab), excavation includes tree and root removal, and RSA 374:51 (opens in a new tab) requires notice to the damage prevention system at least 72 hours before digging, not counting weekends and legal holidays. Plan for a utility locate before grinding near buried lines. Dig Safe does not mark private lines such as septic pipes, irrigation or pet fences, so tell us where yours run.
Shoreland. Under the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act (RSA 483-B:9 (opens in a new tab)), stumps and root systems within 50 feet of a protected waterbody are left intact unless NHDES approves removal or the stump is replaced with pervious surface, new trees or other woody vegetation. The Piscataquog through Goffstown is a designated river under RSA 483:15 (opens in a new tab), and Glen Lake sits on it.
Town wetland buffer. Goffstown's Wetland and Surface Water Conservation District covers wetlands and surface waters plus a 100-foot buffer, where changes to the land surface and removal of vegetation are restricted (Town of Goffstown FAQ (opens in a new tab); Zoning Ordinance, Section 13.3 (opens in a new tab)). If a stump sits near a wetland or brook, check with the Goffstown Planning and Zoning office first.
This is general guidance, not legal advice. We help you spot when a permit question exists so you can confirm it with the town or NHDES before work starts.
Sources: NH RSA 374:48, definitions (excavation includes tree and root removal); NH RSA 374:51, notice before excavation; NH RSA 483-B:9, shoreland minimum standards; NHDES: Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act, summary of minimum standards; NH RSA 483:15, designated rivers; Town of Goffstown: Homeowner FAQ (Wetland and Surface Water Conservation District); Town of Goffstown Zoning Ordinance 2026, Section 13.3
We don't publish set prices, because every stump is quoted after we see it. For planning, HomeGuide puts stump grinding at about $120 to $400 for the first stump and $30 to $60 for each additional stump, or roughly $2 to $6 per inch of diameter, with minimum fees of $80 to $160 (HomeGuide (opens in a new tab)). Angi reports a typical range of about $2 to $5 per diameter inch (Angi (opens in a new tab)). These are national reference ranges, not our prices, and conditions in Goffstown can push a job to either end.
For a quick planning number, try our stump grinding cost calculator, then call (603) 438-6492 or request a quote for an exact price.
Try the stump grinding cost calculator
Cost references: HomeGuide: Stump Grinding Cost; Angi: Stump Grinding Cost
A few places locals know, and what they mean for outdoor work nearby.
Twin peaks in southwest Goffstown; the north peak, at 1,324 feet, is the highest point in town. Homes on the lower slopes often sit on steep, wooded lots where equipment access and erosion control need planning.
Get directions to Uncanoonuc Mountains (opens Google Maps in a new tab)A reservoir of about 136 acres on the Piscataquog River, held back by the Gregg's Falls dam. Land along the lake and river falls under state shoreland rules that limit stump and vegetation removal near the water.
Get directions to Glen Lake (opens Google Maps in a new tab)A 5.5-mile gravel trail from the town center along the Piscataquog River valley to the Manchester line, where it continues as the Piscataquog Trail. It follows the same low river ground where wetland and shoreland rules most often come into play.
Get directions to Goffstown Rail Trail (opens Google Maps in a new tab)A densely built neighborhood in southeastern Goffstown that runs continuously into Manchester. Smaller lots, fences and nearby houses here call for compact equipment and debris screens.
Get directions to Pinardville (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Photos from our crew's jobs across New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Yes. Goffstown remains in our Southern New Hampshire service area, and we work across town, from the village and Grasmere to Pinardville and the rural roads toward New Boston and Weare. Our grinders can fit through many fenced backyard gates. Call (603) 438-6492 or request a quote with photos.
It depends on the distance from the water. Within 50 feet of a protected waterbody, state law keeps stumps and roots in the ground unless NHDES approves removal or the stump is replaced with new woody plants. We look at where the stump sits and talk through options before any grinding.
Grindings are a mix of wood chips and soil. We can rake them out and leave them as mulch, or load them up and haul them away with our trucks and trailers. Hauling usually adds to the cost, so tell us your preference when you ask for a quote.
New Hampshire counts tree and root removal as excavation, and notice must be given at least 72 hours ahead, not counting weekends and legal holidays. Dig Safe marks public utility lines only, so point out private lines such as septic pipes, irrigation and pet fences before we start.
Usually, yes. Hillside lots on the Uncanoonuc side of town take more setup time, and rocks around the roots slow the grinding. Photos of the stump and the path from the driveway help us bring the right machine.
Yes. Stump N' Grind Inc. is fully insured and family owned, with 12 years of experience. We set debris safety screens around the work area to protect houses, cars and windows from flying chips.
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