Self-checkout stump grinding
Price your stump. Pay online. Done.
You cut the tree. Now the stump sits there sprouting suckers and dulling your mower. Get the exact grinding price on this page and book it without waiting on a quote.
DFW Stump Masters grinds stumps 4 to 6 inches below grade at about $4.50 per inch of diameter, $125 minimum, across North Dallas–Fort Worth. Standard stumps are priced instantly and paid online; large or multiple-stump jobs get a fast free quote. Wood chips are left as mulch or hauled away for $65.
Instant stump price
No visit neededMeasure across the widest point, including the root flare.
Exact price. Book and pay online, no site visit needed.
What you get
Grinding, not guessing
Ground below grade
We take the stump 4 to 6 inches under the surface so you can lay sod, seed, or plant right over it. No resprouting.
Clean site
Cleanup is included on every job. Keep the wood chips as free mulch, or add haul-away and we take them.
Roots too
Add root chasing to grind the surface roots spreading out from the stump, common on maples and elms.
Stump grinding price by size
These are the exact numbers our calculator uses, built from current DFW market rates.
| Width at ground | Typical tree | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 12″ | Crape myrtle, ornamental | $125 |
| 13–24″ | Bradford pear, hackberry | $125–$135 |
| 25–36″ | Live oak, red oak, elm | $135–$225 |
| 37″+ / heritage | Post oak, pecan, multi-trunk | Fast free quote |
Additional stumps in the same visit are priced lower (from $50 each). Source for DFW averages: StumpBook, Angi 2026.
People also ask
Stump grinding, answered
What is the difference between grinding and stump removal?
Grinding chips the stump down to 4 to 6 inches below the surface and leaves the roots to decompose naturally. Full removal digs out the entire root ball, which costs two to three times more and tears up your yard. For nearly every homeowner, grinding is the right call.
How deep do you grind?
Standard is 4 to 6 inches below grade, deep enough for grass, sod, or a garden bed. If you plan to plant a new tree in the same spot or pour concrete, tell us and we grind deeper.
Will grass grow back over the spot?
Yes. Once the grindings are leveled and topped with soil, grass seed or sod takes hold within a few weeks in the North Texas growing season.
What if my stump is bigger than the calculator allows?
Stumps over about 36 inches, heritage hardwoods, and jobs with more than four stumps get a fast free quote instead of instant checkout, usually within 2 hours. Start on the tree removal page and pick the stump option.