Stump grinding in St. Pete
St. Petersburg crews hauled 2.1 million cubic yards of debris after Helene and Milton. Plenty of stumps never made it into those piles. The city brush sites only take stumps under 300 pounds, and a mature stump still in the ground is a different animal. Gone Stumpin handles stump grinding, taking the remaining stump down until you cannot see it.
What matters for a stump in St. Petersburg
Brush site limits
St. Pete runs five free brush sites, but stumps have to weigh less than 300 pounds and logs have to be under 5 feet long. Grinding in place skips the lifting and the trip.
Company loads need your signature
When a business does the yard work, the property owner has to go to the brush site with them or sign a consent form. Choose haul-away and the grindings leave with Gone Stumpin.
Tree permit comes first
Protected and grand trees need a city permit before removal. Gone Stumpin grinds stumps only, so by the time we get the call the tree is already down.
Not for the trash can
Limbs over 3 inches wide or 4 feet long are on the city list of things to keep out of regular trash. A stump is far past that.
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.
St. Pete historic districts
Older neighborhoods mean older trees. These are on the city register of historic places.
Roser Park
The first local historic district in the city, designated in 1987.
Kenwood
Four local districts designated between 2017 and 2021, from Seminole Park to Southwest Central Kenwood.
Old Northeast
The 10th Avenue NE district and Welch's Mediterranean Row, added in 2017 and 2018.
Got a stump in St. Petersburg?
Send the address and what you are looking at. The owner sees it in person and writes the estimate before any grinding starts.
Why St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg.
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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg
Can I take my stump to a St. Pete brush site?
Only if it weighs under 300 pounds. Larger stumps need grinding, and the grindings can stay on site or be hauled away for a fee.
I have a stump left from Hurricane Milton. Can you grind it?
Yes. If the tree is already down, the stump is exactly the job.
Do I need a permit to grind a stump in St. Petersburg?
The city permit covers removing and pruning protected trees. If you are unsure about your property, ask the city at trees@stpete.org or 727-463-5680.
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 St. Petersburg.
How much does stump grinding cost in St. Petersburg?
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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