I never understood why a contractor would charge less to come out to a property and grind a stump for less than homedepot or any rental place rents a machine for which is $200 or more on average, and the homeowner not only need to pick it up, but has to grind their own stump, cleanup machine, refill and bring back to the store.
Well you are talking about a 1 day rental which is normally you pay for up to 8 hours of use. 8hours of continuous use on say a 72in stump x2 is hard on that machine. That why you get a 300 dollar charge. Those teeth aren’t cheap. Stump grinding is a very violent process it wears on the machine so maintenance is needed. This is a ten minute stump about 12 in diameter. Apples to oranges kind of thing I think. I think this guy is charging a very fair rate too. Other people may charge more. If this guy had to grind a 6foot really deeply rooted ash stump or something we would see a different quote. And it’s close to his home lots of variables at play.
A minimum is a must. I `m at $150.00 min if it is within 10 miles from me and up to about 20 inches or so. Just remember if you hit a rock or something you end up loosing a tooth . People around here seem to like to put little rock gardens around their trees . Even though your only on the job for 15- 20 minutes you still have drive time , fuel and wear & tear on your truck ,trailer and equipment, Grinding really slows down after Thanksgiving up here. People start spending money on Christmas shopping instead of outdoor projects.
one of my moms neigbors wanted a brick fixed. i told her to tell her i charge 150 min and i could do it with material i had on hand. my mom said i shouldn't charge her a min just for an easy job so close and i told her. i could sit her with you enjoying my time with my mom or i could go fix her brick
Nice grinder, i have an 03 non super 50. Mine does the job well enough to where upgrading isn't necessary, but i would definitly be happier with 17 more ponies and 4x4.
@PoconoJoe13, I don't ever duals unless I am on a hill. It takes too much time taking them off and on. I do call in sometimes on the locates. I worked nine years doing that job for gas, water, Ele and telephone. It is a law in my state to call in a locate on every job. Thanks for watching!!! Keep grinding!
You do realize that the manufacturer put dual wheels on the stump grinder because it needs the stability for grinding even on flat ground!! The dual wheels are only supposed to be removed to go through gates or other tight areas and are to be put back on for grinding!!! Another question is if it is a law to call 811 for detection of utility lines why would you only call sometimes!! I personally know of incidents where lines have been hit because811 was not called and it was not a good situation for the stump grinding company!!
Chris, I subscribe to your site, find it tremendously informative. For someone starting off in stump grinding (soon!) how do you charge or handle when asked to remove the wood chips? i notice on other sites there is such mix of results. Some guys will put chips back in stump hole, others suggest to home owners to let chips set in another area for 9 months. What is the charge to remove chips? Do you ever just leave the chips where they fall? Thanks Chris for a great site.
@goldie423, it all depends on the customer and situation. I used to haul off everything, but it takes time and energy. I make more money with grind and go unless the customer is willing to pay really good for that. Time is money in this business. I charge different to haul off for people than other people. All my equipment is paid for, so I just charge for the cleanup. Thanks for watching!!! Keep grinding!!
You may want to think about having the customer sign a disclaimer saying you're not responsible for hitting hidden Irrigation or water lines that you can't see.
@@ChrissStumpGrinding the hour meter stopped working properly over ten years ago lol. I keep it pretty well maintained and it still runs strong! I bought mine in 08 also. Super 50
@@ChrissStumpGrinding when I decided to do Stump grinding full time back in 08 I traded in a smaller machine for the super 50 and I'm so glad I did. It's been great!
Your stump grinder is sweet! Minimums are important to have. Thanks for sharing! Do you call 811 when you’re stump grinding? I have for most, usually don’t run into any line issues.
Sizemore Tree Works, I worked for two different companies in my area locating gas, water and electricity for nine years before doing all this. If I am not sure I will call one in or have the homeowner, do it. Thanks for watching!
@rebreb872, I only remove if the customer wants the chips removed or I have my skid steer on the job site already. It does make for a better looking job but most my customers don't want to pay the extra cost for removal. Thanks for watching!!! Keep grinding
Glacial Ridge Homestead, I bought it in 2011 for $22,000 cash. It was right after the tornados out break and guy from Florida drove to do work in my area. Thanks for watching!!!!
100$ doesnt even justify the labor here or bringing out a expensive machine that if anything breaks on it, then wheres that 100$ going? Way in the negatives. Plus gas for machine and your travel time. Alot of things that should have a price not just the stump itself.
Minimum should be moew likw $200. I charge that sometimes just to go out for an estimate on any type of job. Perhaps if you are in a poor area I could understand charging less.
Way to cheap it shouldn’t matter if it takes 10mins or a hour plumbers and electricians get paid thousands for little to nothing done I would charge easy 200 at least or else it’s not even worth it your machine messes up 100$ is not gonna help you fix it
I'd charge $100 plus $5 per inch of stump.
Thats a very good way to price a job. Thanks for watching!!!
I never understood why a contractor would charge less to come out to a property and grind a stump for less than homedepot or any rental place rents a machine for which is $200 or more on average, and the homeowner not only need to pick it up, but has to grind their own stump, cleanup machine, refill and bring back to the store.
That is a very good point!
It seems ridiculous but it’s also a great selling point, why would I ever go spend more to rent one when I can hire this guy?
Well you are talking about a 1 day rental which is normally you pay for up to 8 hours of use. 8hours of continuous use on say a 72in stump x2 is hard on that machine. That why you get a 300 dollar charge. Those teeth aren’t cheap. Stump grinding is a very violent process it wears on the machine so maintenance is needed.
This is a ten minute stump about 12 in diameter.
Apples to oranges kind of thing I think.
I think this guy is charging a very fair rate too. Other people may charge more.
If this guy had to grind a 6foot really deeply rooted ash stump or something we would see a different quote. And it’s close to his home lots of variables at play.
HE IS BEING FAIR NOT TRYING TO SCREW THE HOMEOWNER FOR A 15 MINUTE JOB THAT IN ALL MAY COST HIME 30 MINUTES + EXPENSES
Good price! Olympia/Seattle area is a higher cost of living. My minimum is $250. My grinder is remote controlled which is really nice.
Good stuff!
Thank you Chris for the great advice on charging a minimum ✅😎✔️
Any time!
A minimum is a must. I `m at $150.00 min if it is within 10 miles from me and up to about 20 inches or so.
Just remember if you hit a rock or something you end up loosing a tooth . People around here seem to like to put little rock gardens around their trees . Even though your only on the job for 15- 20 minutes you still have drive time , fuel and wear & tear on your truck ,trailer and equipment,
Grinding really slows down after Thanksgiving up here. People start spending money on Christmas shopping instead of outdoor projects.
Panther Outdoors, gas plays a big part in the prices theses days and what it cost to rent a stump grinder and the homeowners do it themselves.
one of my moms neigbors wanted a brick fixed. i told her to tell her i charge 150 min and i could do it with material i had on hand. my mom said i shouldn't charge her a min just for an easy job so close and i told her. i could sit her with you enjoying my time with my mom or i could go fix her brick
Another great video.
Chip, I been waiting for a video of yours. It's starting to rain this week. Winter is coming
Nice grinder, i have an 03 non super 50. Mine does the job well enough to where upgrading isn't necessary, but i would definitly be happier with 17 more ponies and 4x4.
Right on! I think the Rg50 is the right-side stump grinder for what I do every day also. Thanks for watching!!! Keep grinding my friend!!
So why are you not using the dual wheels that came with your stump grinder?? Do you call 811 to check for utilities lines
@PoconoJoe13, I don't ever duals unless I am on a hill. It takes too much time taking them off and on. I do call in sometimes on the locates. I worked nine years doing that job for gas, water, Ele and telephone. It is a law in my state to call in a locate on every job. Thanks for watching!!! Keep grinding!
You do realize that the manufacturer put dual wheels on the stump grinder because it needs the stability for grinding even on flat ground!! The dual wheels are only supposed to be removed to go through gates or other tight areas and are to be put back on for grinding!!! Another question is if it is a law to call 811 for detection of utility lines why would you only call sometimes!! I personally know of incidents where lines have been hit because811 was not called and it was not a good situation for the stump grinding company!!
Chris, I subscribe to your site, find it tremendously informative. For someone starting off in stump grinding (soon!) how do you charge or handle when asked to remove the wood chips? i notice on other sites there is such mix of results. Some guys will put chips back in stump hole, others suggest to home owners to let chips set in another area for 9 months. What is the charge to remove chips? Do you ever just leave the chips where they fall? Thanks Chris for a great site.
@goldie423, it all depends on the customer and situation. I used to haul off everything, but it takes time and energy. I make more money with grind and go unless the customer is willing to pay really good for that. Time is money in this business. I charge different to haul off for people than other people. All my equipment is paid for, so I just charge for the cleanup. Thanks for watching!!! Keep grinding!!
Is it possible for those trees to try an grow back after the stump is grinded away 🤔
@dozerpozer3206, sometimes depending on what kind of bush it is like a crapemrtle or lucust tree. Thanks for watching!!
@ChrissStumpGrinding O wow that explains the crap tree, ok thanks
Now I know I’m undercharging. Thanks!
Josh, In every area its different with the cost of living. Thanks for watching!
Me too.!!! ...
You may want to think about having the customer sign a disclaimer saying you're not responsible for hitting hidden Irrigation or water lines that you can't see.
You have a great point
Same as me on price and min. Those roots run forever on that type of tree.
Bobby B, your right about the roots. The way gas is up and down these days you have account for that. Plus what cost to rent a stump grinder.
Nice machine! I have an 2004 that still gets used full time.
gcannon843, How many hours does yourmachine have on it? I have been running mine since 2008. It's also a 2004 super. Thanks for watching!
@@ChrissStumpGrinding the hour meter stopped working properly over ten years ago lol. I keep it pretty well maintained and it still runs strong! I bought mine in 08 also. Super 50
@@gcannon843, that is cool! I really glad I bought that machine it's been a great machine.
@@ChrissStumpGrinding when I decided to do Stump grinding full time back in 08 I traded in a smaller machine for the super 50 and I'm so glad I did. It's been great!
Your stump grinder is sweet! Minimums are important to have. Thanks for sharing! Do you call 811 when you’re stump grinding? I have for most, usually don’t run into any line issues.
Sizemore Tree Works, I worked for two different companies in my area locating gas, water and electricity for nine years before doing all this. If I am not sure I will call one in or have the homeowner, do it. Thanks for watching!
Do you remove the chips or charge extra if they want them removed
@rebreb872, I only remove if the customer wants the chips removed or I have my skid steer on the job site already. It does make for a better looking job but most my customers don't want to pay the extra cost for removal. Thanks for watching!!! Keep grinding
Thanks. New subscriber. Thinking of buying a machine.
Powerstroke Syndicate, Thanks watching! If you get a machine let me know it has served me well 😉
How much does a machine like that cost?
Glacial Ridge Homestead, I bought it in 2011 for $22,000 cash. It was right after the tornados out break and guy from Florida drove to do work in my area. Thanks for watching!!!!
Just curious - What area are you in?
@MollerFarm, North Alabama. Thanks for watching!
What type of tarp is that?
TheColesjeff12, just a regular tarp from Lowe's. You can get them anywhere really.
Don't that seem overkill for that little stump?
Emulation Experience, not really because it's a Crepe myrtle and it would grow back if don't grind it out all the way. Thanks for watching!
@ 3:23 😂😂😂
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What is the average cost?
Ronald, in my area I getting $150 to $700 from big to small
Seems like a lot for such a small stump. I mean, it's not like that Rayco cost's that much. Low maitenance. 😂😂
@09198126, Yeah, them Raycos are cheap to fix and maintain in this high inflation economy. Go, Brandon!
100$ doesnt even justify the labor here or bringing out a expensive machine that if anything breaks on it, then wheres that 100$ going? Way in the negatives. Plus gas for machine and your travel time.
Alot of things that should have a price not just the stump itself.
I guess the area I live in the cost of living is cheap. The gas here is $2.69 a gallon. Thanks for watching!!
$200 plus
Minimum should be moew likw $200. I charge that sometimes just to go out for an estimate on any type of job. Perhaps if you are in a poor area I could understand charging less.
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Way to cheap it shouldn’t matter if it takes 10mins or a hour plumbers and electricians get paid thousands for little to nothing done I would charge easy 200 at least or else it’s not even worth it your machine messes up 100$ is not gonna help you fix it
They would have paid 450$
J R, not in my area. Lol