I received a quote of $1200 to remove a stump that measures about 6.5 to 7.5 feet wide and sticks up approximately 30 inches. The stump is partially cut off at the base and is mostly soft and rotted. I was expecting the cost to be a few hundred dollars at most. Does this pricing seem reasonable, or is it overly inflated?
3 Answers
Honestly, I would charge around $300 for that stump if you were local to me. Just cut it flush with a chainsaw and deal with it from there. Sounds like your stump is pretty easy to handle, especially since it's rotted.
It's worth noting that they're likely going to have to cut the top off first before grinding it down. Still, $1200 sounds excessive unless it was embedded in a tricky spot. Could just be an inflated quote to discourage the job.
That's a good point! Considering its condition, cutting it shouldn't be hard at all.
That sounds pretty steep! Just for your reference, I recently paid $140 to get an 18-inch-wide stump ground down. Your quote seems to be way higher than what is typical, unless there's something unusual about your stump's location or condition.
Thanks, that's helpful! I was just worried I was out of touch with current prices.
Yeah, exactly! I thought $300 was a more realistic price too, so I'm glad to get some validation. It's the first quote I received!