Gone in an Afternoon
Free on-site estimate for stumps of any size.
Why It Matters
Half the stumps we grind in Cobb County weren't left by us — they're from a removal years back, a tree the last owner took down, or a storm-snapped pine somebody cut flush and forgot. Marietta's red clay holds water, which is good for growing oaks and bad for rotting stumps: a hardwood stump can sit in an East Cobb yard for a decade, sending up suckers every spring and catching the mower every other Saturday. Tree Removal Marietta grinds it well below grade so it's gone for good, not just cut off at the ground and left to fight you.
Where We Work
Stump grinding is available anywhere we do tree removal. See all the areas we serve →
The most common call: one stump from a removal, ground 4–6 inches below grade so the spot is ready for topsoil, sod, or a new bed.
Several stumps in one visit — a big cleanup, a lot that's been thinned over the years, or a fence line coming out — priced per stump, with the per-stump price dropping when we grind more than one.
Grinding deep and wide enough that the area is actually ready for regrading, reseeding, or a patio — not a flush cut that leaves surface roots to work around later.
Cost Planning
| Stump diameter | Typical cost range |
|---|---|
| Small (under 12 in.) | $75 – $150 |
| Medium (12–24 in.) | $150 – $300 |
| Large (24–36 in.) | $300 – $450 |
| Very large (36+ in.) | $450+, quoted on-site |
These are general ranges — the exact price depends on diameter, root spread, and how close the stump sits to a fence, driveway, irrigation line, or septic field. Grinding several stumps in one visit usually brings the per-stump price down. Every job gets a free, written estimate before any work starts.
The grindings can be hauled away, left as mulch for your beds, or raked back into the hole — your call, and we ask up front.
A stump grinder works in a tight footprint compared to digging a stump out, so the surrounding lawn and landscaping stay intact.
The same coverage that backs every job we run — if a stump is closer to a gas line or irrigation head than it looks, we carry the protection that matters.
You'll know the cost before the grinder starts, based on an actual look at the stump, not a guess over the phone.
No — grinding removes the visible stump and the top several inches of root, which is enough to stop regrowth and clear the spot for regrading or planting. The deeper roots stay in the ground and break down over the following seasons; they won't send up new sprouts once the stump itself is gone.
Typically 4 to 6 inches below grade, enough for topsoil, sod, or a new bed. Tell us during the estimate if you're planning something that needs more depth, like a paver patio or a footing nearby.
Usually, yes — once the grindings are cleared and the hole is backfilled, it's ready for seed, sod, or a new planting. Very large oak or poplar stumps leave a wider disturbed area, which we'll walk you through on-site.
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