Stump grinding takes what's left of the trunk down below the soil line, so the spot can be filled and seeded or planted over.
Published prices
LawnStarter's Fayetteville page shows a $295 average for stump grinding and $299 for stump removal. This Old House puts Fayetteville stump removal at $58 to $427, about $272 on average. Lawn Love's national guide says $120 to $210 for the first stump, $40 to $70 for each one after, or $2 to $5 per inch of diameter, with root removal around $150 an hour.
| Stump across | Lawn Love, national |
|---|---|
| 6 in | $15 to $30 |
| 12 in | $26 to $62 |
| 18 in | $36 to $90 |
| 24 in | $48 to $135 |
| 36 in | $71 to $200 |
| 48 in | $98 to $265 |
| 60 in | $120 to $330 |
A tape measure across the top of the stump gives you the diameter that per-inch pricing starts from.
Call NC811 first
Grinding goes into the ground, where gas, power, water and cable lines run. NC811 asks for notice three working days before you dig: call 811 or 1-800-632-4949. Under G.S. 87-122 the notice expires 28 calendar days after the work start date, so a job that slips needs a fresh request.
The grindings and the roots
Grinding leaves a pile of chips and soil. The City of Fayetteville's large limb pickup won't take stumps, root balls or dirt, so ask whether cleanup and backfill are in the quote.
Where these facts come from
- LawnStarter: 11 Best Tree Care Services in Fayetteville, NC (average prices as shown October 27, 2026)
- This Old House: Best 5 Tree Removal Services in Fayetteville, NC (Callie Marsalisi, updated February 5, 2024)
- Lawn Love (Adrian Nita, updated Dec. 27, 2025): How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost in 2026?
- NC811 (North Carolina 811)
- N.C. General Statutes 87-122: Excavator responsibilities
- City of Fayetteville: City shares best practices for large limbs collection (May 21, 2026)
Each link was opened and read on October 27, 2026. The city, PWC and the state revise these pages without notice, so give the original a look before relying on a figure.
Common questions
How much is stump grinding in Fayetteville?
LawnStarter's Fayetteville page shows a $295 average. Lawn Love's national guide lists $120 to $210 for a first stump and $40 to $70 for each extra stump.
Do I need NC811 before grinding a stump?
Grinding digs into the ground, and NC811 asks for notice three working days before digging.
Get your stump priced
Phone the number or send the form. A contractor who takes tree jobs around Fayetteville, Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Raeford and Eastover follows up, and the quote costs you nothing.
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