Residential and commercial stump grinding across Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Hartland, Delafield, and the rest of Lake Country. $3–$4 per inch, $150 minimum.
Stump grinding is the fastest, cleanest, and most affordable way to get rid of a tree stump in your yard. We use turf-friendly grinders to chew the stump down 4–6 inches below ground level, sweep up the chips, and leave a spot you can plant grass over within days.
A stump grinder is a machine with a heavy rotating cutter wheel that grinds the visible stump and the top of the root flare down to wood chips. It does not pull out the entire root system — those roots stay underground and decompose naturally over the next 5–10 years. For 90% of homeowners, this is exactly what you want: the stump is gone, the spot is usable, and you didn't pay for unnecessary excavation.
We charge $3 to $4 per inch of stump diameter with a $150 minimum. A typical 14-inch front-yard stump costs about $150–$200 to grind. A larger 24-inch stump runs about $290–$385. Add $5/inch for haul-away or $10/inch for topsoil and grass seed restoration.
For a complete pricing breakdown including by-size tables and add-on costs, see the Lake Country stump grinding cost guide.
Six steps from first text to a clean spot in your yard.
Text or call (262) 555-0142 with a photo and your ZIP code. We text back a price within an hour during business hours.
Most jobs scheduled within 2–5 business days. Same-day for storm emergencies when possible.
For stumps within 10 feet of a building, we coordinate with Wisconsin's Diggers Hotline (811) for utility marking.
Standard residential stump (10–18 inches) ground 4–6 inches below grade. You can usually watch from a safe distance.
We sweep into a pile, return to the hole, or haul away — your call.
You confirm the work meets your expectations, then pay by cash, check, or card.
| Stump Grinding | Full Stump Removal | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (typical) | $150–$600 | $400–$2,000+ |
| Time on site | 30–60 minutes | 2–4 hours |
| What's left | Wood chips, can replant grass | Large hole needs fill |
| Below-ground roots | Stay (decompose over years) | All removed |
| Best for | Most residential yards | New construction, pools, deep landscaping |
For most Lake Country homeowners, grinding is the right call. Read more about full stump removal if you have a project that requires the entire root ball out.
Cheap quotes often only grind the visible stump down to soil level, leaving 6+ inches of wood underground that prevents grass from rooting.
A 14-inch stump produces about a 30-gallon yard waste bag of chips. We don't leave that for you to deal with.
Backyard-only access with a 36-inch gate? No problem — we have machines sized for it.
Uninsured grinders look cheap until they damage your fence, sprinkler, or driveway.
Free quote within an hour during business hours.
We serve homeowners and property managers across all of Lake Country.
Oconomowoc sits at the heart of Lake Country, on the chain of six lakes along the Oconomowoc River.
Pewaukee Lake property within 1,000 feet of the shoreline falls under Waukesha County's Shoreland Protection Ordinance.
Hartland sits in the heart of Lake Country with twelve lakes within a five mile radius.
Delafield's premium Lake Country position means most homeowners want premium cleanup with topsoil and grass seed restoration.
Merton is a Lake Country community with a mix of rural acreage and newer subdivisions along the Bark River corridor.
Nashotah is a small Lake Country community built around Upper and Lower Nashotah Lakes, both within the Shoreland zone.
Chenequa is a small Lake Country village built around three lakes — Pine Lake, North Lake, and Beaver Lake — with the Chenequa Country Club at its center.
Summit is a Lake Country community with Lake Five and easy I-94 access.
Wales sits on the southern edge of Lake Country, bordering the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Dousman is the southwestern gateway to Lake Country, with Genesee Lake and Genesee Creek triggering shoreland rules for some properties.
Waukesha is the largest city in the area and the county seat.
Most residential stump grinding in Lake Country costs $150–$600 per stump. We charge $3–$4 per inch with a $150 minimum. A typical 14-inch stump runs $150–$200 ground.
30–60 minutes for a typical 10–18 inch residential stump. Setup adds 15–20 minutes. Multi-stump jobs are usually done in a single 2–3 hour visit.
4–6 inches below grade by default — enough to plant grass over with no problems. Deeper grinds (8–12 inches) for replanting trees cost more but are available.
Most quotes back within 1 business hour, 7am–7pm Mon–Sat. We'll text you a price estimate.
Last updated: May 2026
