Find Out What It Costs to Remove a Stump Here

Those stumps have been dotting your landscape for a while now, and you’ve finally decided they need to go. But what is the most cost-efficient way to deal with stump removal? The first step is to determine which method you’re going to go with. From using chemicals or fire to renting a stump grinder to hiring a professional, here’s the lowdown on the average costs for stump removal:

Stump Removal Cost by Method

Burn the Tree Stump
Potassium nitrate: $6
Fire starter: $5
Total cost: $10
Burning out a stump yourself can be the most cost-effective option, but it’s only worth it if you have the time to wait. This method can take up to a few months from start to finish, but all it will cost you is a few bucks for potassium nitrate (to rot the wood) and a few bucks for fire starter.

• Pros: Cheapest option; no special tools needed.
  
• Cons: Working with fire is hazardous; you might have to wait until burning season; takes months for the entire process.
  

Rent a Stump Grinder
Rental price: $75-100 and up for one day
Big hardware stores will often rent out stump grinders. The average price is around $75 for four hours, and $100 and up if you want the machine for an entire day. If you only have a few stumps to grind, this method might end up being the right price.

• Pros: Cost effective and fairly fast.
  
• Cons: You’ll have to learn how to use a stump grinder safely; unforeseen issues could come up (such as extra deep roots) and require you to rent the grinder for longer than expected; you might live in an area where stump grinders are not available for rent.
  
  

Hire a Stump Removal Company
Average price for one stump: $100
Some stump removal services charge per inch of tree; expect to pay around $3-4 per inch. Other companies charge per stump; the national average is $100 per stump.

• Pros: Worry and risk-free; you don’t have to remove the stumps yourself; inexpensive option; fairly fast.
  
• Cons: Could become more expensive depending on how many tree stumps you have, although multiple stump removal discounts are often available.
  

If you live in the Buffalo area and want a free stump removal quote, text STUMP to 67076 or visit the Buffalo Stump Removal website.

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