Tree stump removal cost is one of the main things to consider when thinking about removing a tree stump. Unfortunately, after a tree is removed a stump is left behind and many of you can live with it without a problem, but others can’t have a stump in their backyard. There are different ways you can go about when removing a stump; you might want to remove it yourself, or you might want to hire a professional to do it.
If you decide to hire a professional they usually charge $100 for the first stump (just for showing up at you door step) and $25 for any additional stumps. Many charge on per inch of stump basis; the average per inch price is $3. For example, if you have a 10 inch wide stump it will cost you $100 dollars. However, if you have more than 1 stump you know not to pay more than $25 for every additional one. Another thing to consider is the type of stump that needs to be removed; if it is a rotten stump it will be a lot easier to remove than a freshly cut stump so they price would be cheaper for a rotten stump than a fresh one.
If you are thinking about removing a stump your self there are two ways you can go about it. The first one is to rent a stump grinder, which you can rent at a rental house for an average of $150 a day. Now, if you are only removing one stump it might be better to hire a professional and save yourself the hard work of removing a stump. However, if you need to remove several stumps renting a stump grinder is the most cost effective way to remove them. The second method can really reduce tree stump removal cost, if you are not afraid of physical work, using stump removal chemical; you can refer to tree stump removal if you need help on how to use this chemical. A bottle of stump remover costs an average of $5 and it is definitely the cheapest way to remove a stump, but the one that involves the most physical work. Removing a tree stump in the difficulty scale rates at medium, so if you are not a handy person it is better to hire a professional.
In conclusion, if you are hiring a professional remember to shop around for the best rate and remember the rates mentioned above. If you decide to do this yourself make sure you feel comfortable with the steps to remove a stump and make safety first.