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Stump Grinding in New Hampshire & Massachusetts

We grind stumps below the surface, clean up the chips and leave a spot you can mow, plant or build on. One stump or a whole lot, across southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

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Large freshly cut stump in a front lawn with a stump grinder beside it

A stump left after tree removal gets in the way of mowing, attracts carpenter ants and sends up suckers for years. Grinding is the fastest way to get rid of it without digging a crater in your lawn. Our grinders chew the stump and its main surface roots into wood chips below grade, and we set up debris screens so chips stay off your house, cars and windows.

Stump grinding is our core service. We have been doing it for 12 years from our base in Fitchburg, for homeowners, landscapers, builders and property managers across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Call us or request a quote with the number and rough size of your stumps, and you can estimate the cost yourself before we talk.

What's included

  • Grinding each stump 4-8" below grade
  • Grinding the main surface roots around the stump on request
  • Debris safety screens set up around the work area
  • Hauling away grindings when you want a clean site
  • Loam and seed to restore the lawn, on request

Who we do this for

  • Homeowners with stumps left after tree removal
  • Landscapers and contractors who need stumps gone before planting, fencing or hardscaping
  • Builders clearing a lot or a driveway path
  • Property managers and HOAs with multiple stumps across a site

Good to know

  • Grinding below grade near buried utilities waits until the lines are marked through Dig Safe (811).
  • Grinding does not remove the entire root system. Deep roots break down naturally over time.
  • Large rocks embedded in a stump can limit how deep we can safely grind. We will tell you on site if that happens.

Stump grinding cost calculator

Enter your stumps to get a planning estimate. It updates as you type.

Measure the widest point at ground level, including the root flare.

Fill in the fields to see your estimate.

Planning estimate based on reference rates. Final pricing requires an on-site assessment.

How it works

  1. Tell us about the stumps

    Call or send the form with the number of stumps, rough diameter and where they are. Photos help.

  2. Quote and access check

    We confirm gate widths, slopes, fences and anything buried nearby, then give you a clear price.

  3. Utility marking

    Underground lines near the stumps are marked through Dig Safe (811) before grinding below grade. Tell us about private lines like irrigation or pet fences.

  4. Grinding and cleanup

    We screen the work area, grind each stump below the surface and leave the chips piled, raked out or hauled away, your call.

What affects the price

Every job is priced after we understand the site. These are the factors that move the number.

Stump diameter
Price follows the width at ground level, including the root flare. A 30-inch stump takes far longer than a 12-inch one.
Number of stumps
Several stumps in one visit cost less per stump than a single one because setup and travel are shared.
Wood type and age
Fresh hardwood like oak and maple grinds slower than pine or an old, half-rotted stump.
Access
Narrow gates, steep slopes, retaining walls and stumps against foundations or fences take more time and care.
Surface roots and depth
Grinding the surface roots or going extra deep for a new planting or structure adds time.
Chip removal and lawn repair
Hauling grindings, adding loam and seeding are optional add-ons, not part of the base price.

What happens to the hole and the wood chips?

Grinding leaves a mound of chips mixed with soil, roughly where the stump was. You have three options. Leave the chips to settle and use them as mulch, have us rake them out, or have us haul everything away. Chips from fresh stumps take nitrogen from the soil as they break down, so if you plan to plant grass in the same spot, removing most of the chips and adding loam gives the best result.

Recent stump grinding work

Real jobs by our crew in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

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  • Stump grinder loaded on a flatbed truck ready for transport
  • Multiple stumps and a log in a backyard next to a house with a stump grinder
  • Stump grinder and debris screen set up in a backyard between houses
  • Trailer loaded with stump grindings ready to haul away
  • Stump N' Grind crew with a stump grinder and mini excavator working in a residential backyard
  • Stump grinder fitting through a tight fenced backyard to reach a stump
  • Finished stump grinding area raked level in a front lawn
  • Freshly cut stump in a backyard lawn with a stump grinder behind it
  • Self-propelled stump grinder grinding a stump beside a paved driveway
  • Tow-behind stump grinder next to a large stump in a rocky wooded yard
  • Two stumps ground down to wood chips in a backyard lawn near a shed
  • Stump grinder working on a stump at the edge of a lake

Stump Grinding near you

Local details, permits and pricing factors for the towns we work in most. We cover many more towns, see the full service area list.

Stump Grinding questions

How deep do you grind a stump?

We grind each stump 4 to 8 inches below grade, enough to cover the spot with soil and grass. If you need more depth for a planting bed, fence post, patio or footing, tell us when you ask for a quote and we will plan for it.

Do I need to call Dig Safe before stump grinding?

Grinding below grade disturbs soil near roots, so underground utilities should be marked through Dig Safe (call 811) before work starts. We will confirm with you how the request is handled for your job. Private lines like irrigation, invisible dog fences and lighting are not marked by Dig Safe, so let us know where they run.

Can you get a stump grinder into a fenced backyard?

Often, yes. Many of our jobs are in fenced residential yards. Send us the gate width when you request a quote and we will confirm access before we come out.

How much does stump grinding cost?

It depends on diameter, number of stumps, wood type and access. Try our stump grinding cost calculator for a planning estimate, then call us for a firm quote.

Is Stump N' Grind insured?

Yes. We are fully insured, and we are happy to talk through coverage when you request a quote.

Will the stump grow back after grinding?

Most stumps will not. Some species, like maple, poplar and black locust, can send up shoots from roots left in the ground. Cutting the shoots as they appear usually ends it within a season.

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