Single stump grinding in Durham

Single stump grinding in Durham: what to know

A single stump in Durham typically costs between about $70 for a small one and $400 or more for a very large hardwood, depending on the provider and the diameter at ground level. Hunter Excavating's published Durham tiers run $100 to $175 under 12 inches, $175 to $275 up to 24 inches, and $275 to $400 up to 36 inches. Many of the largest stumps in town are willow oaks from the city's 1930s plantings, which average about 40 inches across the trunk. Oak grinds more slowly than pine or sweetgum, and the root flare at the soil line is wider than the trunk, so measure at the ground when you describe the stump. A standard grind goes 6 to 8 inches below grade, enough for grass or a garden bed. Before the grinder arrives, the job needs NC 811 marks, which take three full working days. Ask whether the provider places the locate request.