Stumps ground 4 to 8 inches below grade on Westford village lots, hillsides and wooded properties, with debris screens set up first.
We grind stumps for Westford homeowners, builders, landlords and commercial property managers, from village streets in Forge Village and Graniteville to larger wooded lots across town. Our stump grinders take each stump 4 to 8 inches below grade so the spot is ready for sod, planting or a new walkway. Debris safety screens go up wherever houses, vehicles or windows are close, and we can rake the chips out, leave them piled or haul them away.
Call our Massachusetts line at (978) 696-6659 or use Get a Quote with photos, the stump count and the gate or driveway width. If the stump is next to an old stone wall or near a brook, mention it. In Westford, both can bring in a town board before the work starts.
Westford has designated scenic roads, a long list of brooks and conservation areas, and real hills. Four conditions shape most jobs.
Westford's scenic roads include Hildreth Street, Old Lowell Road, Vose Road, Old Road, Gould Road, Leland Road, Stony Brook Road, Chamberlain Road, Hunt Road and Frances Hill Road. On those roads, work in the public right of way that cuts trees or alters stone walls needs a Planning Board hearing and approval. A stump beside a roadside wall is worth checking against that list before we grind.
Westford's Conservation Commission reviews work within 100 feet of wetland resource areas and within 200 feet of perennial streams. Nashoba Brook and Stony Brook both run through town conservation areas, so lots near them are common. If your stump is close to running water, tell us and we will point you to the Commission before booking.
Westford has real relief. Nashoba Valley Ski Area on Powers Road drops 240 feet from a 422-foot summit to a 194-foot base. On a sloped yard we position the grinder carefully and manage the chips so they do not wash toward the street or a neighbor.
The town runs about 30.6 square miles and has separate village centers at Forge Village, Graniteville, Nabnasset and Parker Village. Village yards often mean fences and neighbors close by, while larger lots mean a long walk in for the machine. Gate width and distance from the driveway decide which grinder we bring.
A stump in a dry backyard usually needs no permit. These are the rules that can come into play.
Dig Safe. MGL c.82 §40A (opens in a new tab) requires notice to Dig Safe at least 72 hours before excavation, not counting Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, with the area premarked. The definition of excavation (opens in a new tab) includes grading and augering, and we handle grinding below grade with the same care.
Wetlands. The Westford Conservation Commission (opens in a new tab) administers the state Wetlands Protection Act and the town's Wetlands Bylaw, adopted in 1987. It reviews work within 100 feet of wetland resource areas and within 200 feet of perennial streams, and the bylaw also bars dumping, filling and septic systems near wetlands without its permission. Mass.gov (opens in a new tab) lists vegetation removal among the regulated work.
Scenic roads and street trees. Westford's scenic road page (opens in a new tab) lists the designated roads and requires a Planning Board hearing for tree or stone wall work in the right of way. MGL c.40 §15C (opens in a new tab) is the state law behind it, and MGL c.87 §3 (opens in a new tab) protects public shade trees.
This is general guidance, not legal advice. When we see a permit question on your property, we will flag it so you can confirm with the Town of Westford.
Sources: MGL c.82 §40A Excavations; notice (Dig Safe); MGL c.82 §40 Definitions (excavation); Town of Westford: Wetlands and Permitting; Mass.gov: Protecting Wetlands in Massachusetts; Town of Westford: Scenic Roads; MGL c.40 §15C Scenic Roads; MGL c.87 §3 Public Shade Trees
HomeGuide's 2026 national guide puts stump grinding at $120 to $400 for the first stump and $30 to $60 for each additional stump, with rates of $2 to $6 per inch of diameter or $100 to $200 per hour and minimum fees of $80 to $160. Cleanup and disposal can add $2 to $4 per inch. These are national planning numbers, not our prices.
Use our stump grinding cost calculator for a planning estimate, then send photos for a quote on your Westford property.
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Cost references: HomeGuide: How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost?
A few places locals know, and what they mean for outdoor work nearby.
More than 350 acres of town-owned open space south of Concord Road (Route 225), next to over 230 acres owned by Mass Audubon. It includes the 20-acre dug Kennedy Pond and numerous certified vernal pools, so nearby lots are worth checking with the Conservation Commission before clearing.
Get directions to Nashoba Brook Conservation Area (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Almost 400 acres of contiguous open space that includes the former East Boston Camps and the 25-acre Burges Pond, with Stony Brook running through it. Properties along its edges share a line with conservation land, so work stops at the property line.
Get directions to Stony Brook Conservation Area (opens Google Maps in a new tab)A ski hill at 79 Powers Road, open since 1964, with a 240-foot vertical drop between a 194-foot base and a 422-foot summit. It shows the real relief in this part of Westford, where sloped yards change how equipment is positioned.
Get directions to Nashoba Valley Ski Area (opens Google Maps in a new tab)A pattern on a glacial boulder or ledge outcrop on Depot Street, with a stone monument beside it. It is a reminder that Westford's ground includes boulders and ledge left by the glaciers.
Get directions to Westford Knight (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Photos from our crew's jobs across New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
Westford's designated scenic roads are Hildreth Street, Old Lowell Road, Vose Road, Old Road, Gould Road, Leland Road, Stony Brook Road, Chamberlain Road, Hunt Road and Frances Hill Road. If a stump sits in the public right of way on one of them, the Planning Board may need to hear it first. Confirm with the Town if you are close to the road edge.
Yes in most cases. We position the grinder for the slope, use debris screens on the downhill side where it matters, and manage the chips so they stay put. Send a photo that shows the grade and the access path.
That depends on the Conservation Commission, not on our machine. Westford reviews work within 100 feet of wetland resource areas and 200 feet of perennial streams. Tell us where the water is, and we will help you work out whether to contact the Commission first.
We grind 4 to 8 inches below grade. Chips can be raked out, left piled or hauled away. Loam and seed are not included, but we can add them as an optional extra if you want grass back on the spot.
Yes. Our grinders are tow-behind and self-propelled, so we match the machine to the path in. Send the stump count and a photo of the route from the driveway, and we will tell you if a smaller machine makes sense.
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