Stump Grinding in Tyler, TX
Grinding takes a stump below the grass so you can mow, plant or build. National guides put one job at about $131 to $438.
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Stump grinding in Tyler runs about $131 to $438 per job in national guides, and many companies price it at $2 to $5 per inch. To get a price from a local company, send a request with the form.
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Measure the stump across the top, at its widest point, before you send the request. That one number does most of the work in any stump price.
Grinding vs. full stump removal
Grinding chews the stump into chips with a spinning cutter wheel, down to below the soil line. The roots stay in the ground and rot over time. It's the usual choice for a yard that will be mowed or replanted.
Full removal pulls or digs out the stump and the main roots. It leaves a big hole and takes more work, and people often choose it when something will be built on the spot.
HomeAdvisor's 2026 figures put grinding at about $120 to $500 and pulling a stump completely at about $100 to $150. LawnStarter adds that root removal after grinding runs about $103 to $198 an hour. Those numbers come from different methods and won't match a single Tyler quote, so ask the company to price the option you actually need.
What drives the price
| Factor | How it affects the price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | Many companies charge $2 to $5 per inch, with a minimum around $100 | LawnStarter |
| Small stump, up to 10 inches | About $40 to $75 | LawnStarter |
| Medium stump, 10 to 30 inches | About $75 to $150 | LawnStarter |
| Large stump, over 30 inches | About $200 to $417 | LawnStarter |
| Hardwood, such as oak or elm | About $50 to $150 more per stump | LawnStarter |
| First stump vs. each extra one | About $123 for the first, $37 to $70 for each additional | LawnStarter |
| Hard-to-reach spot (hourly jobs) | Up to $50 an hour more | LawnStarter |
LawnStarter's figure for a medium stump in Houston, the Texas city in its table, is $110 to $193. It also notes that old, rotting stumps grind faster and cheaper than fresh ones.
Around Tyler, a few things often change the job:
- Fresh pine and oak stumps after a removal. Ask for grinding as a separate line on the removal quote, so you can compare it.
- Several stumps from a storm or a lot clearing. The per-stump price usually drops after the first one.
- Stumps by a fence, foundation or slope. Tight access can mean a smaller machine and more time.
Renting a grinder vs. hiring the job out
LawnStarter puts stump grinder rental at about $178 to $364 a day, averaging $260, and says DIY grinding can take one to three days. LawnStarter notes that what you save on labor generally goes to the rental and safety gear. Hiring out is worth a price check for big hardwood stumps, stumps near structures, or more than a couple of stumps.
If you do it yourself, find out where buried lines, irrigation and the septic system are before you start, and keep everyone well away from the cutter wheel.
After the stump is gone
- The chips. Grinding leaves a mound of wood chips and soil. Ask whether the company hauls them, spreads them, or leaves them for you to use as mulch.
- The hole. Chips settle as they rot. If you're planting grass, ask about removing the chips and filling with topsoil.
- The roots. Surface roots that run past the grinding area stay put. Ask how far out from the trunk the company will grind.
- Oaks nearby. Grinding near living oaks can nick their roots or bark. Texas A&M Forest Service says any new wound is an entry point for oak wilt, so ask the crew to paint fresh wounds on the oaks that remain, any time of year.
Hauling stumps in Tyler
The City of Tyler counts tree stumps as a special pick-up, together with bulk brush and limbs, priced from $20 based on size and quantity. They aren't part of the two free bulky pickups each household gets per year. Most homeowners have the grinding company handle the debris; ask about it when you get a price.
Before you hire
- Give the diameter of each stump and say whether you want grinding or full removal.
- Ask how deep below grade the company grinds and how far out from the trunk.
- Ask whether chip cleanup and hauling are included.
- Ask whether they check for buried utility lines, irrigation and septic lines before grinding.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance in the company's own name.
Stumps usually follow a tree removal or a land clearing job. Costs for both are in the Tyler tree removal cost guide, and more answers are in the tree service FAQ. We take requests from Tyler, Whitehouse, Lindale and Bullard.
Common questions
How much does it normally cost to grind a stump?
LawnStarter puts a typical job at about $131 to $438, with an average around $272 (October 2026). Many companies charge $2 to $5 per inch of diameter with a minimum of about $100. HomeAdvisor's range is $120 to $500.
How much do stump grinders charge per hour?
LawnStarter says pros who bill by the hour typically charge $125 to $200 an hour, and up to $50 an hour more on hard-to-reach jobs. Most homeowners are quoted per stump or per inch instead.
Should I grind the stump or leave it?
Leaving a stump costs nothing, and some people use one as a planter or seat. Grind it if it's in the mowing path, a trip hazard, sending up sprouts, or in the spot where you want to plant, pour a slab or put a fence. Ask the company about the roots, since grinding alone leaves most of them in the ground.
Will the City of Tyler haul away a stump?
Only as a paid special pick-up. The City of Tyler lists tree stumps with bulk brush as special collections, priced from $20 and up based on size and quantity. Ask whether the grinding company removes the chips and any stump pieces.
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Last updated 2026-10-23