1. Measure the diameter of the stump at ground level.

2. Roots - Extend the diameter to include any roots to be removed. Large roots may be priced individually as they may extend long distances from the stump.

3. If the stump has humped up the ground, extend the diameter to include grinding the hump to grade level.

4. Pricing estimates range from $2.75 to $4.75 per diameter inch for grinding only. Variances differ on type of tree, ease of accessibility, and volume of stumps to be removed.

5. Rocks or other landscaping materials around the stump may add to the cost of removal.

6. Any clean up is charged at an additional hourly rate.