Stump removal & grinding
The tree is gone. The stump is the job.
Tree crews take the trunk and leave the stump. Cities and counties across Tampa Bay and Polk County won't haul a real one away at the curb. So it sits in the yard, catching the mower and holding up whatever you wanted to do with that spot.
Gone Stumpin grinds stumps. That is the center of the business, from Valrico out to Tampa, the Pinellas cities, Bradenton, Plant City and Lakeland. The owner comes out, sees what is there, puts the price in writing and grinds the stump down until you can no longer see 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.
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.
Why the stump doesn't go out with the yard waste
Every city and county we serve sets its own pickup limits. None of them make a rooted stump easy to get rid of.
- Stump grinding in TampaCity curbside yard waste only takes stumps under 50 pounds and smaller than 2 feet.
- Stump grinding in St. PetersburgThe five city brush sites accept stumps only if they weigh less than 300 pounds.
- Stump grinding in ClearwaterStumps wider than 4 inches must be cut to 4 feet or less, and the city collects only material the owner cut.
- Stump grinding in BradentonCity yard waste guidelines do not list stumps, and tree businesses must haul away their own debris.
- Stump grinding in LakelandRegular yard waste tops out at 5 feet long or 5 inches wide, and bulk pickups cap pieces at 8 feet.
- Stump grinding in Plant CityCurbside branches stop at 5 inches wide and 5 feet long, and anything bigger needs a grabber truck.
- Stump grinding in BrandonHillsborough County curbside pickup does not list stumps, and limbs must be under 4 feet and 6 inches wide.
- Stump grinding in RiverviewCounty yard waste pickup does not accept stumps, and the South County facility in Gibsonton is the nearby self-haul option.
- Stump grinding in ValricoCounty curbside rules skip stumps year round, even with the 3 cubic yard spring allowance.
The tree comes down first
Gone Stumpin grinds stumps and does not remove standing trees. Tree removal, and any permit it needs, is finished before we arrive. The rules for that step change from place to place.
- Property services in TampaOaks, pines, elms and other protected trees wider than 5 inches need a city permit before removal.
- Property services in St. PetersburgShade trees from 4 inches and understory trees from 8 inches are protected, with extra rules for grand trees.
- Property services in ClearwaterProtected-tree removal generally requires a city permit. Check the species, condition and any applicable exemption with Clearwater before tree removal.
- Property services in BradentonCity trees are protected from 4 inches, while county back and side yard trees usually need no authorization.
- Property services in LakelandSmall single-family lots are exempt from development tree rules, but the city keeps a removal permit application.
- Property services in Plant CityThe city says a permit may be required and asks residents to call Planning and Zoning first.
- Property services in BrandonCounty permits generally apply to trees 12 inches and wider on developed residential lots.
Stumps left from 2024
Helene and Milton buried the region in debris. Crews hauled what sat at the curb, but rooted stumps stayed in yards. If one is still in your yard, it is exactly the kind of job Gone Stumpin was built for.
- Stump grinding in St. Petersburg2.1 million cubic yards of debris, the most the city has ever collected.
- Stump grinding in TampaAbout 1.3 million cubic yards of storm debris cleared by December 2024.
- Stump grinding in BrandonHillsborough County hauled more than 4.8 million cubic yards from unincorporated roads.
- Stump grinding in Plant CityCity figures counted 28,313 cubic yards of trees and leaves after Milton.
Got a stump in the way?
Send the project address and what you are looking at. The owner writes the estimate before any grinding starts.
How Gone Stumpin works
The owner is on every job
You deal with one person from the first call to the last pass of the grinder.
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 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
Do you cut down the tree too?
No. Gone Stumpin grinds stumps and does not remove standing trees. Have the tree taken down first, including any permit your city or county requires, then call us for the stump.
How far down do you grind?
The stump gets ground until you can no longer see it, level with the ground around it.
What happens to the grindings?
Your choice. Leave them on site to fill the hole or spread in a bed, or pick haul-away for a fee and they leave with us.
How is stump grinding priced?
Price follows how much stump there is. The owner sees it in person and puts the estimate in writing before any grinding starts. That number holds unless the job scope changes.
Can you plant grass where the stump was?
Yes. Raking and grass planting are available on request so the spot blends back into the lawn.
Do you grind stumps left from Helene and Milton?
Yes. If the tree is already down, the stump is exactly the job.
Are you insured?
Yes. Gone Stumpin carries commercial liability insurance. Ask for the certificate of insurance when you request your estimate.
Stump grinding by city
Get the stump out of the way
Call, text or send the estimate form with your project address.