Grind the stump
Identify the stump or stumps to be ground. Your quote confirms the footprint and depth after a review of access, roots and nearby obstacles.
Stump grinding · Southern MaineStump grinding.
Stump grinding.
Make room for
what’s next.
Stop mowing around it. Start making plans for the space. We’ll review your stump, equipment access and the finish you want, then send a clear written quote.
One stump or several · Property-specific pricing · South Portland based
THE SPACE YOU COULD RECLAIMBefore grinding
01 / Know what you’re gettingWhat does stump
What does stump
grinding include?
Stump grinding reduces the stump below ground level. It leaves wood chips and buried roots, so the next step depends on how you want to use the area.
Decide on the chips
Tell us whether you want grindings left in an agreed spot or removal included in the quote. Hauling is not automatically included in grinding.
Plan the finish
A lawn finish may need topsoil and seeding after the grindings are handled. Ask us to include that work in your estimate. Restoration is a separate scope, confirmed before work.
02 / A price for your propertyHow much does
How much does
stump grinding cost?
Stump grinding is quoted by the job. A stump beside the driveway and one behind a narrow gate need different plans—even if they look the same size.
Send your address, the number of stumps and a rough width. We’ll confirm what is included and the price before you decide.
Request a written quoteSize & number
The stump’s width at ground level, height and how many you want ground.
Access & obstacles
Gate openings, slopes, soft ground, rocks, fences and nearby structures.
Depth & final use
The agreed grinding depth and whether the space is intended for grass, planting or another project.
Cleanup & restoration
Chip placement, any hauling, and any separately agreed soil or seed work.
03 / Skip the back-and-forthWhat photos help
What photos help
us quote your stump?
Three views give us a useful starting point. Photos help us prepare; some properties still need a visit before we can confirm the work.
Text your photos to 207-747-3811 ↗- The whole stump. Include a tape measure across its widest part at ground level, if you can safely do so.
- The space around it. Show nearby roots, beds, fences, walls and hard surfaces.
- The way in. Show the route from the driveway and any gate. Tell us the narrowest clear opening.
04 / The right work for the spaceGrinding or
Grinding or
full removal?
Grinding takes the stump down in place. Full removal excavates the stump and root ball. They are different jobs.
If you are planning a foundation, driveway or other construction, tell us before requesting a grind. Grinding alone does not leave a root-free building site. New planting in the same spot also needs a plan for the remaining wood and roots.
For a stump that is simply getting in the way of mowing or your garden plans, start with a grinding assessment.
05 / Around the cornerStump grinding in
Stump grinding in
South Portland & beyond.
Based in South Portland, we review requests across Greater Portland and Southern Maine. Send your address so we can confirm access, availability and whether your property fits the route.
GREATER PORTLAND & SOUTHERN MAINE
- South Portland
- Portland
- Cape Elizabeth
- Scarborough
- Falmouth
- Cumberland
- Yarmouth
- Westbrook
- Gorham
- Windham
Nearby town? Ask about your address. Listed towns do not guarantee an available date.
A few practical questionsBefore we
Before we
get started.
Good questions make for a better plan. Here are the details we’ll settle together.
Talk it through ↗Can you get into a fenced backyard?
Backyard access depends on the narrowest opening, turns, slope and ground conditions. Send a photo and the clear gate width. We’ll confirm equipment access before scheduling.
How deep will you grind the stump?
Grinding depth is confirmed for your property and intended use. Tell us whether you want grass, a bed or another project afterward. Your quote specifies the depth; grinding leaves deeper roots in place.
What about underground lines and irrigation?
Underground facilities must be considered before subsurface work. We review the applicable utility-location steps before grinding. Tell us about irrigation, private power lines, septic components and other buried features; a public utility locate is not a map of everything in the yard. Learn more from Dig Safe.
Will stump grinding damage the lawn?
Equipment access and ground conditions affect lawn disturbance. We review the travel path and soft areas before work. We’ll discuss any likely disturbance and include agreed turf repair or restoration in the written scope.
Can I request just one stump?
Yes. Send a request for one stump or several. We’ll review the job and route, then confirm the total price and availability. Include every stump you want considered so the quote covers the whole job.
Does this include cutting down the tree?
No. This page is for grinding stumps left after a tree has been cut down. Standing-tree removal, full root excavation and construction site clearing are not included in a stump-grinding quote.
Can I combine this with other yard work?
Yes—tell us what else the property needs. We can discuss seasonal cleanup, garden-bed work or ongoing mowing alongside the stump request. Each service and any restoration are priced and scheduled explicitly.
Ready for a quote?
What’s in the way?
What’s in the way?
Let’s take a look.
Start with your address and a few details. We’ll review the stump and access, ask for photos if needed, and confirm the price and available date.
Free estimates, no pressure
Scope confirmed before work
No booking from this form alone
Prefer to talk? Call 24/7: 207-747-3811
Text: 207-747-3811
muyinza@mainelawnandlandscape.com
YOUR PROPERTY. YOUR PLAN.Free estimate
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