Quick guide
How to measure your stump
Stump grinding is priced by diameter — but only if you measure the right thing. Use the widest point of the visible stump including the root flare. That's the number we use for pricing.
Most residential stumps ground in 30–60 minutes for $150–$600. Same-day quotes, 2–5 day scheduling, fully licensed and insured. Serving Oconomowoc, Pewaukee, Hartland, Delafield, Merton, Nashotah, Chenequa, Summit, Wales, and Dousman.
That pricing is consistent across Lake Country — the variation comes from add-ons. Cheap quotes that come in under $100 usually skip the cleanup and only grind to grade level, leaving roots that re-sprout. We grind 4–6 inches below grade so you can plant grass right over the spot.
For full pricing details and a calculator, see our stump grinding cost guide. For multi-stump or commercial jobs, contact us for a custom quote.
Stump grinding is priced by diameter — but only if you measure the right thing. Use the widest point of the visible stump including the root flare. That's the number we use for pricing.
Everything from a single suburban stump to multi-stump rural cleanups, EAB ash legacy work, and lake-property grinding under the Shoreland Ordinance.
Most stumps ground 4-6 inches below grade in 30-60 minutes. We bring our own equipment, protect your turf, and clean up so you can plant grass within days.
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When you need the entire root ball out — for new construction, deep landscaping, or pool installation — we do full stump excavation in addition to grinding.
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Lake Country lost thousands of ash trees to Emerald Ash Borer between 2008 and 2018. If you still have one of those stumps in your yard, we specialize in safe removal of EAB-damaged ash including handling brittle wood and shallow root systems.
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Properties within 1,000 ft of a Waukesha County lake or 300 ft of a stream are subject to Shoreland Protection Ordinance rules. Lake Country specialists — we handle permit research and grind without compromising shoreline integrity.
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Old maple, oak, and cottonwood stumps over 24 inches need specialized equipment. Lake Country has plenty of legacy hardwoods — we have the grinder capacity for them.
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After a Wisconsin windstorm or ice event, we respond same-day to grind storm-damage stumps blocking driveways, walkways, or recovery work.
Learn moreThree simple steps from "I have a stump" to "the spot's ready to plant grass."
Text or call ((262) 555-0142) with a photo of your stump and your ZIP code. Most quotes back within an hour during business hours.
Most jobs scheduled within 2–5 business days. Same-day for storm emergencies when possible. We confirm the date by text.
Standard 30–60 minute residential job. We grind 4–6 inches below grade, sweep up the chips, and the spot is ready to replant within days.
Serving all of Lake Country, southeast Wisconsin's premier lake region. Click your community for local service details, pricing, and any area-specific notes.
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 one of the fastest-growing Lake Country communities (3.
Nashotah is a small but high-income Lake Country community (median household income $143,750).
Chenequa is one of the wealthiest communities in Wisconsin (median household income $223,750), built around three lakes — Pine Lake, North Lake, and Beaver Lake.
Summit is the fastest-growing Lake Country community (9.
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.
Outside Lake Country? We also serve the broader Waukesha County metro.
Same-day on most weekdays. Send a photo by text, get a price back in under an hour.
$3–$4 per inch, $150 minimum, posted right on the site. No "we'll let you know when we get there."
Modern stump grinders that don't tear up your yard the way old-school machines did.
We know the Shoreland Ordinance, the EAB ash legacy, and the lake-by-lake permit map. Local knowledge baked in.
Tap to call or text us a photo. Most quotes back within 1 business hour.
Lake Country lost thousands of ash trees to Emerald Ash Borer between roughly 2008 and 2018. A lot of those trees got cut down — but the stumps stayed. If you have a 12–24 inch dead ash stump in your yard, that's likely an EAB casualty, and the wood is now brittle and unstable.
We've made this a specialty. EAB-damaged ash needs a careful approach because the wood splinters and the root flare often runs shallow. We've ground hundreds of these across Oconomowoc, Hartland, Delafield, and the surrounding Lake Country communities. Read more about our ash stump cleanup service →
Lake Country has over 140 lakes. If your stump is on Pewaukee Lake, Lac La Belle, Pine Lake, Nagawicka, Okauchee, or any property within 1,000 feet of a Waukesha County lake or 300 feet of a stream, you're in the Shoreland Protection Ordinance zone. Vegetation Removal permits sometimes apply to tree work in this zone, and grinding rules can vary.
We handle the permit research for our lakefront clients across Pewaukee, Oconomowoc, Chenequa, and Nashotah. See our Waukesha County permit guide for details.
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Most quotes back within 1 business hour, 7am–7pm Mon–Sat. We'll text you a price estimate.
Most residential stump grinding in Lake Country costs $150 to $600 per stump. We charge $3–$4 per inch of stump diameter with a $150 minimum. A typical 14-inch stump runs about $150–$200. Add $5/inch for debris hauling and $10/inch for topsoil and grass seed.
A standard residential stump (10–18 inches) is ground in 30 to 60 minutes. We grind to 4–6 inches below grade, sweep up the chips, and you can plant grass within a few days.
For most properties, no. Permits are only required if your property is within 1,000 feet of a lake, 300 feet of a stream, or in special zoning districts. Lake Country has lots of shoreland — Pewaukee Lake, Lac La Belle, Pine Lake, Nagawicka, and others — and we handle the permit research for those jobs.
Yes — that's a big part of our work in Lake Country. The region lost thousands of ash trees to EAB starting around 2008. EAB-killed ash wood becomes brittle and the root systems are often shallow, so we use a controlled grinding approach. We've cleaned up hundreds of EAB stumps across Oconomowoc, Hartland, Delafield, and the rest of Lake Country.
Grinding chews the stump down 4–6 inches below soil level using a rotating cutter wheel — fast, clean, and cheaper. The roots stay underground and decompose naturally over years. Full removal pulls out the entire stump and root ball, which costs 2–4× more and leaves a large hole. Grinding is right for ~90% of homeowners; removal is for new construction, deep landscaping, or pool installation.
Free quote within 24 hours, on-site grinding usually within 2–5 business days. For storm-damage stumps blocking driveways or walkways, we offer same-day service when our schedule allows.
Last updated: May 2026
