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Stump Grinding in Camino
Stump left in the yard or out in the orchard in Camino? Call us now at (530) 441-2256. A tree company with a grinder can come by, and we book it. The call costs nothing.
Call (530) 441-2256or use the online request form
Here we cover stump grinding in Camino. A tree removal company that serves Camino handles stump grinding, and we book it.
What a stump job looks like around Camino
Once a tree is gone, the stump and roots stay in the ground. A grinder is a machine with a spinning toothed wheel, and it chews the stump to chips, below the dirt line.
Grinding isn't pulling. HomeGuide says it doesn't cover root removal, so the roots underground stay put and slowly rot.
Why bother? Stumps trip people and snag the mower. They hog planting room, and they sit right where you may want to build, park or garden.
Camino stumps are their own kind
Camino is apple country and Christmas tree country, so stumps here show up in a few places.
- Pine stumps in the yard, from a beetle tree or a fire-risk tree that came down. Pines can have a deep tap root. Angi says older pines may need a specialist.
- Old stumps on a ranch, in the rows or at the edge of the woods, left after a tree was cut or pulled.
- Stumps near the house or shop that you want gone before you clear the 100 feet. See defensible space tree removal.
- Stumps near the drive or the barn, where trucks need room to turn.
Ground chips stay on your lot unless you ask the tree company to haul them. Think about where you want them. Keep a pile of fresh pine chips away from live pines, since UC IPM says freshly cut wood can feed wood-boring beetles. Spread the chips thin, or have them hauled.
What affects the work around Camino
The tree removal company will look at a few things before pricing the job.
- How wide the stump is across. Most grinding is priced by the inch.
- How far down you want the grinding. Planting needs more depth than mowing.
- How tight the spot is. A grinder has to get there.
- Rocks and hidden roots. They slow the grinder down.
- How many stumps are on the lot. More stumps in one visit cost less per stump.
- Fences, pipes, septic lines and buried wires nearby.
Tell the crew you hire about anything buried. Mark your septic tank and your water line before the visit.
What it costs around Camino
These come from cost guides, not quotes. Prices swing with the stump and the site.
| What you need | What the guides list |
|---|---|
| Lead stump, per HomeGuide | $120 to $400 |
| Added stumps, per HomeGuide | $30 to $60 |
| Lead stump, per Angi | $100 to $150 |
| Added stumps, per Angi | $40 to $75 |
| Priced by the inch, per HomeGuide | $2 to $6 per inch |
| Priced by the inch, per Angi and This Old House | $2 to $5 per inch |
| Priced by the hour, per HomeGuide | $100 to $200 |
| Smallest bill a tree company will write | $75 to $160 |
| Pulling out roots, per HomeGuide | $75 to $150 per hour |
Numbers from HomeGuide's stump grinding page (Dec 2025), Angi's stump grinding page (updated Oct 2026) and This Old House's stump removal page (March 2026).
The minimum fee matters for small stumps. This Old House puts it at $75 to $100. Angi says nearly all tree companies charge at least $100. HomeGuide says $80 to $160.
Angi says the first stump often costs more than the rest. So if you have a few, do them together.
Tree removal and grinding in one visit is common. Ask whether grinding is in the tree price or extra, and get the stump on its own line.
What about the fire safe chipper?
The county Fire Safe Council's chipping program can't take a stump. Its chippers skip small rakings, old decayed wood and root balls. That program covers limbs and brush up to 7 inches across, so a stump needs a grinder.
After the grinding
Once the stump is gone, you'll have a hole full of chips. Ask the tree removal company what happens next. Some leave the chips in the hole. Some haul them. Either way the ground will sink as the chips rot, so top it with soil before you plant.
If you plan to build on the spot, tell the crew you hire early. A footing or a patio needs the old roots out, and chips left in the ground will settle. For a plain lawn, a few inches of fill and seed does the job.
Don't forget the wood chips as a free mulch. Spread them thin around beds, and keep them well away from walls and decks.
Why call us first
We take the phone calls so you don't chase people. We ask how many stumps and how wide. Then we find a tree removal company who has a grinder that fits your yard and set up a time. If you also have a tree to take down, we'll line up both in one visit.
Step by step
- Phone (530) 441-2256 or use the estimate form.
- Give us a count of stumps and a rough width for each.
- Tell us if the stump is near a house, a fence or the septic tank.
- We find a tree company and book the visit.
- The crew you hire measures and gives you a price in writing.
- After grinding, decide where the chips go, and what you'll plant or build.
Questions about stumps
How deep does grinding go?
Down below grade. Ask the tree company to say how deep before you sign. If you want a tree planted there, ask for deeper.
Can I plant right after?
Grass, usually, once the chips are cleared. For a tree, the roots left behind still matter. A tree removal company can tell you how long to wait.
Do you take the roots out too?
Grinding doesn't. HomeGuide says root removal costs extra and is a separate job.
Will the chips go to waste?
No. The chips make a mulch for beds. Keep them away from the house when fire danger is high.
Can I do it myself?
You can rent a grinder. But they are heavy and dangerous. For a big pine stump, hire it out.
Want stump grinding in Camino handled? The line is (530) 441-2256. We set stump grinding up with a tree removal company.
Nearby
Stumps come after trees, so dead pine tree removal covers that side. Nearby pages: Pleasant Valley and Sly Park. The Camino home page has the big picture.