Grinding stumps in neighborhood yards, wooded lots and properties near the lakes and rivers.
We grind tree stumps for Merrimack homeowners, builders and commercial property owners, from Reeds Ferry and Thorntons Ferry to the wooded roads in the west part of town. Our grinders handle single yard stumps and lots with many stumps after tree removal.
Call (603) 438-6492 or use Get a Quote with photos and a stump count. We are family owned and fully insured.
Merrimack mixes neighborhood lots, larger wooded parcels and a lot of shoreline, and each changes how we approach a stump.
Naticook Lake, Baboosic Lake, the Souhegan River and the Merrimack River all have homes near the water. Within 50 feet of protected waters, state law generally keeps stumps and roots in the ground, so a waterfront stump may be cut low and left instead of ground.
Wooded lots are common in Merrimack, and tree work there often leaves several stumps spread across a yard. Grinding them in one visit costs less per stump than separate trips.
Established neighborhoods have buried service lines running close to yard trees. Utility marking comes first, and marked lines can limit how deep we grind beside them.
Land rises toward the northwest part of town. Stumps on a slope take more setup so the grinder sits level, and grindings may need to be moved instead of left on the slope.
Most yard stumps in Merrimack do not need a permit. Two rules are worth knowing.
Dig Safe. New Hampshire includes "tree and root removal" in its definition of excavation (RSA 374:48 (opens in a new tab)), and work within 100 feet of an underground facility needs one-call notice at least 72 hours ahead, not counting weekends and holidays (RSA 374:51 (opens in a new tab)).
Waterfront stumps. Protected shoreland covers land within 250 feet of public waters (RSA 483-B:4 (opens in a new tab)). In the 50-foot waterfront buffer, stumps and their root systems must stay intact unless NH DES approves otherwise (RSA 483-B:9 (opens in a new tab)). Merrimack's zoning ordinance also includes a Wetlands Conservation District (Town zoning ordinance (opens in a new tab)).
If your stump is near a lake, river or brook, check with the town's Community Development Department before work. This is guidance, not legal advice.
Sources: NH RSA 374:48, Underground facility damage prevention definitions; NH RSA 374:51, Excavation notice requirements; NH RSA 483-B:4, Shoreland definitions; NH RSA 483-B:9, Shoreland minimum standards; Town of Merrimack Zoning Ordinance and Building Code
For planning, HomeGuide (opens in a new tab) reports national averages of 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 service fees around $80 to $160. Extra-large hardwood stumps in difficult conditions can run higher. These are national reference ranges from a published cost guide, not our prices. For a quick estimate, try our stump grinding cost calculator, then call (603) 438-6492 or Get a Quote for a number based on your actual stumps.
Try the stump grinding cost calculator
Cost references: HomeGuide: Stump Grinding Cost
A few places locals know, and what they mean for outdoor work nearby.
Town conservation land on the Souhegan River with a loop trail and stepped rapids. It shows how much of central Merrimack sits along river shoreland.
Get directions to Wildcat Falls Conservation Area (opens Google Maps in a new tab)A town-owned preserve of about 563 acres off Amherst Road, bought by voters in 2002 to keep it from development. It shows how much wooded land remains in town.
Get directions to Horse Hill Nature Preserve (opens Google Maps in a new tab)A town park with a residents-only beach on Naticook Lake. Lots near the lake can fall within shoreland rules that limit stump and root removal close to the water.
Get directions to Wasserman Park and Naticook Lake (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Photos from our crew's jobs across New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
It depends on how close it is to the water. Within 50 feet of protected waters, state rules generally keep stumps and roots in the ground. Farther back, grinding is usually fine. Send a photo showing the stump and the shoreline.
Yes. Lots with many stumps are common in Merrimack, and grinding them in one visit is usually more efficient. Tell us the count and the largest diameter when you ask for a quote.
Utility marking is required before excavation in New Hampshire, and the law counts tree and root removal as excavation. We plan the job around the 72-hour notice period.
We grind below grade so you can cover the spot with soil and seed. Depth can be limited next to marked utility lines or tree roots near a foundation.
Yes. We work for commercial owners and property managers as well as homeowners, and we can provide proof of insurance.
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