How to Hire a Stump Grinder
If you have stumps that need to be removed, you may have recently had some trees cut down on your property. Whether you completed this task yourself or hired a tree service to do it for you, the stumps are most likely left behind for you to deal with. However, if you don't have the knowledge or expertise to grind the stump and remove it yourself, consider hiring a stump grinder to take care of this work. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Count how many stumps need to be removed. Many stump grinders will offer a discount if many stumps are being removed at one time.
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Contact several stump grinders over the phone to get an estimated price. For example, as of 2011, the first stump can cost between $100 and $150 to grind. However, if you have additional stumps that need to be removed, the cost may only be $25 to $50 per additional stump.
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Ask the stump grinder who offers the best price to come out and give you a more accurate estimate. Since this is a smaller project, don't ask more than one person to come out at a time. If the stump grinder increases the price too much, thank him for his time and call the next one on your list.
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Get the estimate for the stump removal in writing. Be sure the estimate includes all costs and a guarantee for the work being done before hiring the stump grinder.
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Tips & Warnings
If you cannot find companies that advertise only as stump grinders, try contacting local landscaping companies. Many offer this service as well.
References
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