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Stump Grinding in Pollock Pines

Stump left in the yard? Call (530) 454-8845. We'll match you with a tree company who brings a grinder and book a time.

Tell us how many stumps and how wide they are. Width is the main thing that sets the price.

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The subject of this page is stump grinding in Pollock Pines. Next, a tree removal company in Pollock Pines comes out to size up stump grinding.

What a stump looks like in Pollock Pines around Pollock Pines

Pines leave a stump that is wide on top and wild underneath. Fixr says pines have a tap root that grows deep into the soil. That root can be hard to get out.

Pollock Pines was mostly a lumber town. Cut trees, dead trees and burned trees all leave stumps behind.

Why bother with a stump? A few reasons:

• You trip on it, or the mower hits it.
• It blocks a new drive, deck or septic job.
• It's an eyesore in the middle of the yard.
• Rotting wood can draw bugs. UC IPM says freshly cut wood and dying trees give beetles a place to breed.
• You want the spot back to plant or build.

Leaving a stump in the woods is fine in some spots. Near the house it's worth getting rid of.

Grinding or digging it out around Pollock Pines

There are two main ways. Pick the one that fits.

1. Grinding. A machine with a spinning blade chews the stump down. It goes below the dirt. You get a pile of wood chips.
2. Digging it out. A machine pulls the whole stump and roots from the ground. It leaves a big hole.

Grinding is cheaper and neater. This Old House says grinding costs about $200, while digging a stump out costs about $300.

Digging is for when you want the roots gone too. If you plan to build right there, say so. Fixr says getting all the roots out can cost $500 to $1,000.

A grinder leaves roots in the ground. They rot over time. Don't plant a new tree right on the spot.

What to know before the grinder shows up around Pollock Pines

Call 811 first. The USA North 811 site says all digging requests need at least two working days' notice. In California, calling 811 before digging is a legal requirement. Grinding goes below the dirt, so it's a good habit. Ask your tree company if they handle it.

Other things to clear:

• Mark your sprinkler lines, water lines and septic tank.
• Move rocks, wire and metal out of the way.
• Tell the tree removal company about fence posts or cables near the stump.
• Decide what to do with the chips. Spread them, pile them, or have them hauled.

Chips and cut wood can draw beetles when they're fresh. UC IPM says not to pile freshly cut wood near woody landscape plants. So don't pile the chips against your trees.

Chipping and the Fire Safe Council

The Fire Safe Council's free chipping program is for brush and branches. It won't chip root balls or old decayed wood. So it can't take a stump. It can take the branches from the same job, up to 7 inches across.

What the work involves

1. The crew you hire walks the yard and checks for lines, rocks and fences.
2. They cut the stump down low with a saw if it's tall.
3. The grinder is rolled in or walked in. It works back and forth across the stump.
4. The tree company keeps going until the stump is below the ground.
5. They rake the chips into a pile or spread them.
6. You decide on filling the hole and planting grass.

Pine stumps with a thick bark can throw chips and dust. Keep pets and kids inside.

What stump grinding costs

Stump pricing is based on width and number. Each extra stump costs less. These are national ranges, not quotes.

Prices above come from This Old House (March 2026), Fixr (January 2025) and Thumbtack (2026). National numbers, not quotes.

Thumbtack says a company that charges $150 for one stump may charge only $75 for each extra one, because the equipment and labor are already there. Got a row of stumps? Ask for a multi-stump price. Some tree companies quote by the hour for many stumps, which Thumbtack says may be about $150 per hour.

Want the tree and stump done together? This Old House says removing a tree usually costs $400 to $1,000 and doesn't include the stump.

Why call us

• We find local crews who bring a grinder along with the saw, so it's one visit.
• We pass along the stump count and width.
• Calling is free, and you get the price first.
• Want a second price? Say so.

Step by step

1. Measure each stump. Run a tape across the widest part.
2. Count them. Include old ones in the brush.
3. Mark the lines. Water, sprinkler, septic and power.
4. Call (530) 454-8845. Tell us the count and the width.
5. Meet the tree removal company. Show the stumps and the lines.
6. Get it in writing. Price per stump, chips, and the hole.

Have a question on stump grinding in Pollock Pines? Phone (530) 454-8845. We book a tree removal company for stump grinding at your Pollock Pines place.

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