Stump removal for Clearwater homes
Clearwater will pick up a stump only if it is cut to 4 feet or less, stacked at the curb and cut by the property owner. A stump still rooted in the yard does not qualify. Gone Stumpin handles stump grinding, down until you cannot see it. Agree on the stump work and cleanup plan in the written estimate before work starts.
What matters for a stump in Clearwater
Contractor debris leaves with the contractor
Clearwater Solid Waste collects only material the property owner cut and gathered, and it may ask for the tree permit or arborist letter first. Tree-trimming and landscaping contractors must remove and dispose of debris their work creates. Contractor-generated debris does not qualify for city curbside pickup.
40 cubic yards of yard waste a year
Clearwater allows 40 cubic yards of yard waste per calendar year per single-family home or multi-family dwelling unit. Household bulk items have a separate allowance. Grinding a stump in place keeps it out of the yard-waste count.
Tree removal has separate requirements
Clearwater generally requires a permit to remove protected trees, with exemptions depending on the circumstances. Confirm the requirements with the city before tree removal. Gone Stumpin comes in after, for the stump.
After a storm
The city asks for storm debris sorted into separate piles and kept away from hydrants, poles and water meters. A stump that is still rooted stays put until someone grinds it.
What you get
Ground down out of sight
The stump gets ground until you can no longer see it. What was sticking out of the yard ends up level with the ground around it.
You pick the finish
Keep the grindings on site to fill the hole or use around beds. Or choose haul-away for a fee and the pile leaves with the crew.
Raking and grass on request
Want the spot raked out and grass planted so it blends back into the lawn? Ask for it when you request the estimate.
A written estimate first
The owner looks at the job in person and puts the price in writing before any grinding starts. That number holds unless the scope of the job changes.
Full details on how stump grinding works.
How the job goes
Tell us about the stump
Send the project address, how many stumps you have and anything about the yard worth knowing, like a fence gate or a tight side yard.
The owner sees it in person
He looks at what is actually there and writes the estimate on site. Price follows how much stump there is to grind.
You get an arrival time
Once you say yes, the job goes on the schedule with a set arrival time.
The stump comes out
He grinds it down until it is out of sight. The owner runs the job himself.
Finish the way you chose
Grindings stay or go with haul-away. Raking and grass planting happen if you asked for them.
Where Clearwater's big trees are
The city describes several of its parks and neighborhoods by their trees.
Harbor Oaks
Built between 1914 and 1937 on a bluff over Clearwater Harbor, on the National Register since 1988.
Moccasin Lake Nature Park
54 acres with trails under mature oaks.
Cooper's Point Preserve
About 380 acres of mangrove and wetland habitat off Gulf to Bay Boulevard.
Got a stump in Clearwater?
Send the address and what you are looking at. The owner sees it in person and writes the estimate before any grinding starts.
Why Clearwater homeowners call Gone Stumpin
The owner is on every job
You deal with one person from the first call to the last pass of the grinder in Clearwater.
Stumps are the whole job
Gone Stumpin does not take down standing trees. The tree comes down first, then we grind what is left behind.
Scheduled arrival times
Your Clearwater job gets a set arrival time, not a vague window somewhere in the week.
Discounts for those who serve
First responders, veterans and active military get a discount. Mention it when you ask for your estimate.
Commercially insured
Gone Stumpin carries commercial liability insurance. Ask for the certificate of insurance when you request your estimate.
Stump grinding questions in Clearwater
Will Clearwater pick up my stump?
Only if it is cut to 4 feet or less, stacked at the curb and cut by the property owner. A rooted stump needs grinding.
My contractor took the tree. Who takes the stump?
Clearwater requires tree-trimming and landscaping contractors to remove and dispose of debris their work creates. A stump still rooted in the ground is a separate grinding job. Agree on the stump work, debris removal and cleanup plan in the written estimate before work starts.
Is my address under Clearwater or county rules?
Check the parcel tax district with the Pinellas County Property Appraiser. Clearwater, CW, CWD and CWDO parcels follow city rules.
Do you cut down the tree too?
No. Gone Stumpin grinds stumps and does not remove standing trees. Have the tree taken down first, then call us for the stump in Clearwater.
How much does stump grinding cost in Clearwater?
Price comes from how much stump there is to grind. The owner sees it in person and gives you a written estimate before any work starts, and it stays fixed unless the job changes.
Are you insured?
Yes. Gone Stumpin carries commercial liability insurance. Ask for the certificate of insurance when you request your estimate.
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