How much does stump grinding cost in New Jersey?

Stump grinding is priced mostly by the stump's diameter, with a minimum charge per visit. The bigger and harder the stump, the longer the cutting wheel has to work. Most companies in New Jersey quote a per-inch rate measured across the stump at its widest point, then add or subtract for the job's conditions.

What moves the price

• Diameter. Measure straight across the top, at its widest. Twice the width is roughly four times the wood, so a 30-inch stump costs far more than a 15-inch one.
• Species. Oak, hickory and locust are hard on cutting teeth. Pine and poplar grind quickly.
• Number of stumps. Setup is a big part of a small job. Five stumps in one yard cost much less per stump than five single-stump visits.
• Access. Gates, slopes, fences and tight spots take more time. A tracked remote-control machine reaches most of them.
• Roots. Large surface roots add width to the cut. Say if you want them chased out.
• Cleanup. Leaving the chips is cheapest. Hauling them away adds time.

Why a photo gets you a better price than a phone call

A photo with something for scale, a tape measure or a boot, tells us the diameter, species clues and access in one look. That is why customers who texted pictures describe getting a firm price before anyone came out.

Get a price for your stumps

Text a photo of each stump and the gate or path the machine would use to 973-841-4971, or use the quote form. Estimates are free.