Removing Trees and Grinding Stumps (a.k.a. Stump Grinding & Tree Work)

Got a few small trees you want gone? Stumps from a previous removal that are now in the way? Some scrub trees on a lot that needs to be useable?

Tree and stump removal is targeted work: not whole-property clearing, just specific items that need to come out. We do this across Volusia, Seminole, Brevard, and Flagler counties. Most jobs are a few hundred dollars to a couple thousand. Large multi-tree jobs scale from there.

What tree and stump removal actually looks like

The work splits into two categories:

Tree work (small to medium trees). We use a tractor with a brush rake and a chainsaw. For a small tree (under 6 inches diameter), we can grapple it out roots and all in a few minutes. For medium trees (6 to 12 inches), we cut at the base, drop the tree in a controlled direction, then grind or pull the stump. For anything over 12 inches diameter, especially if it’s near a building, you want a dedicated tree service with a crane and a climber. We’re not a tree service; we’re equipment-based clearing.

Stump grinding. We have a tractor-mounted stump grinder that handles stumps up to about 24 inches in diameter quickly and stumps up to 36 inches with patience. Standard grinding depth is 4 to 6 inches below grade, which is enough for re-grassing or putting down landscape fabric. Deeper grinding (down to 12 inches) is possible for foundations and some landscape work but takes longer.

When you need this

Tree and stump removal is the right call when:

• You have specific items, not whole-property work. A few stumps left over from a clearing job. A handful of scrub trees on an otherwise-clean lot. A volunteer oak that’s grown too close to your house.
• You’re prepping for landscaping. Stumps in a yard you want to re-grass or re-design need to come out. Grinding is faster and cheaper than digging.
• You’re prepping for construction. Stumps in a building footprint must come out. We can grind or, if the foundation needs deeper work, dig.
• You’re cleaning up after a storm. Hurricane-dropped trees: we can cut them up and remove what we can manage. For huge mature trees, we coordinate with a tree service or crane operator.
• You’re maintaining a property. Volunteer trees grow up in pasture, fence rows, and forgotten corners. Periodic removal keeps property usable.

What it costs

Stump grinding pricing is per stump, not per acre:

• Small stumps (under 12 inches diameter). $100 to $200 each.
• Medium stumps (12 to 24 inches). $200 to $400 each.
• Large stumps (24 to 36 inches). $400 to $800 each, quoted after seeing the job.
• Multi-stump discount. Jobs of 5 or more stumps get a per-stump discount. Jobs of 20+ stumps get bid as a flat-rate package.

Tree removal (small to medium trees, no crane needed):

• Small trees (under 6 inches diameter). $100 to $300 each, including stump.
• Medium trees (6 to 12 inches). $300 to $800 each.
• Larger trees (12+ inches, no crane needed, away from structures). $800 to $2,000 each.
• Trees requiring a tree service with a crane. Outside our scope; we’ll refer.

The “per acre” range in the schema is a rough equivalent for a property covered in small scrub trees being cleared together. For individual jobs, use the per-stump and per-tree numbers above.

How long it takes

Single stumps and small trees: hours. Multi-item jobs (clearing a few dozen stumps from a recently cleared lot): a day. Storm cleanup with multiple downed trees: 1 to 2 days depending on size.

Common questions and concerns

“Will you guarantee the stump won’t grow back?” Stump grinding to 4 to 6 inches below grade kills the tree’s growth point. The lateral roots will decompose over time but won’t put up new growth. The exception: certain species (some oaks, palms, and a few others) can sucker from undisturbed lateral roots. We can’t guarantee zero suckering, but it’s uncommon after a proper grind.

“What about the hole left after grinding?” The hole fills with chips from the grinding. They settle over a few months and eventually decompose. If you want it filled with topsoil or sand instead, that’s a separate small job. For most yard situations, leaving the chips and grass-seeding over them works fine.

“Can you remove a tree near a building?” Depends on how close and how big. For small trees a few feet from a building, yes, we can drop them carefully. For medium or large trees with limited drop room, you want a tree service with a climber and a crane. We’re honest about when a job is past our wheelhouse.

“What about hazardous trees (dead, leaning, diseased)?” Smaller hazardous trees, yes, we can drop them. Large hazardous trees, especially with structural targets, are arborist work. Get a certified arborist to assess; they can also tell you if the tree truly needs to come out or if it can be saved with pruning or cabling.

“Do you handle palm trees?” Yes, but palm work has its own quirks. Palms have a fibrous root mass that grinds slower than wood stumps. They’re also often close to structures. Quote varies by species and situation.

Service area

Tree and stump removal across:

• Volusia County: DeLand, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Deltona, Port Orange, Edgewater, Ormond Beach
• Seminole County: Sanford, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Winter Springs, Altamonte Springs, Geneva
• Brevard County: Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville, Cocoa, Merritt Island, Mims
• Flagler County: Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach