Napa County
Stump Removal & Grinding in Napa
Grind it below grade and reclaim the ground.
Mechanical grinding of tree stumps several inches below grade so you can replant, build, mow, or just be rid of the trip hazard — without the cost and disturbance of digging the root ball out. Across Napa County — from Napa, St. Helena, Calistoga, and Yountville — two kinds of jobs are common here: vineyard owners clearing and prepping new blocks, and homeowners and wineries investing in fire mitigation and defensible space after repeated catastrophic fires.
Stump Removal & Grinding Pricing
What stump removal costs in Napa
Local terrain, slope, and site access in Napa all move the final number — steep or hard-to-reach parcels run higher than the ranges above.
Local context
Why Napa landowners need stump removal
Napa was hit hard by the 2017 Atlas Fire and the 2020 Glass Fire, which tore through hillside neighborhoods and wineries — the memory keeps defensible-space and fuel-break work a top priority across the valley's wooded edges.
Local operators
Pros serving Napa
AJ Property Clearing and Tree Service
Local operator
Suisun City–based tree and lot-clearing company offering tree removal, lot clearing, and stump grinding across Solano, Napa, and Sonoma.
Serves: Solano · Napa · Sonoma
Wallace Tree Service
Local operator
Napa-based tree and lot-clearing company handling land clearing, mulching, brush removal, driveway/road clearing, and stump grinding from Napa to Vallejo.
Serves: Napa · Solano
SRT Forestry
15+ yrs · CSLB #1096455
Santa Rosa contractor focused on defensible space and fire prevention: brush clearing, ladder-fuel reduction, tree thinning, and stump grinding across Sonoma, with select Napa and Marin work. ISA Certified Arborist, TCIA-accredited.
Serves: Sonoma · Napa · Marin
Am/Pm Tree Service, Inc.
Local operator · CSLB #1007759
Tree care and land-clearing contractor serving Solano and Napa (plus the East Bay): acreage land clearing, tree removal, stump grinding, and 24/7 storm response.
Serves: Solano · Napa · Contra Costa · Alameda
Pacific Tree Care
43+ yrs · CSLB #672522
Calistoga tree care company (since 1983) serving Napa County: fire mitigation and brush clearing, defensible-space creation, wildfire risk assessment, tree removal, and stump grinding. ISA and TCIA affiliated.
Serves: Napa
Gonzalez's Tree Service
25+ yrs
Family-owned tree service (since 2001) serving Marin, Sonoma, and Napa — Novato and San Rafael included — with tree removal, pruning, and stump grinding.
Serves: Marin · Sonoma · Napa
A&E Arborists Tree Care
Local operator
ISA-certified arborists and CAL FIRE Licensed Timber Operators doing land clearing, mastication, fire-fuel reduction, stump grinding, and excavation across Napa and Solano.
Serves: Napa · Solano
Common questions
Stump Removal & Grinding FAQs
How much does stump grinding cost?+
Most jobs price at $2–$5 per inch of stump diameter, with a typical job landing around $272 and a minimum charge near $100. Some operators bill hourly at $100–$150. A cluster of stumps in one visit is cheaper per stump than calling someone back out for one.
How deep do you grind?+
Standard is 4–6 inches below grade, which is plenty for lawn or beds. If you're planning to build, pave, or plant a new tree in the same spot, we go deeper to clear the root crown. Tell us the end use and we'll set the depth accordingly.
What about the roots — do you remove those too?+
Grinding handles the stump and the major surface roots radiating from it. The deeper lateral roots are left to decompose naturally, which is fine for almost every use. Full root excavation is rarely necessary and much more expensive and disruptive.
What do you do with the grindings?+
By default we rake the wood chips back into the hole as mulch, which fills the void as it settles. If you'd rather have a clean, plantable surface we can haul the grindings off or supplement with topsoil — just let us know.
How many stumps can you do in a day?+
A single operator typically grinds 6–12 stumps a day, depending heavily on diameter, hardness, and access. Big hardwood stumps or tight, rocky spots take longer; a row of small stumps goes quickly.
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