Stump Grinding in Green Hills

Stump grinding in Green Hills, Nashville

Green Hills started as 1950s-to-’70s ranches and split-levels on big lots, and many of them are now being torn down for large new homes. Yards are hilly, large, landscaped and fenced, under huge old oaks and other mature hardwoods. That combination makes big-tree removals for new construction a constant here, and every one of them leaves a big stump.

Need the stump fully dug out for a patio, pool or addition? See stump removal. Roots running across the lawn? See root removal. Live nearby but not sure you’re covered? We take requests across the Nashville area, including homes near county lines.

Teardowns and rebuilds

When a Green Hills lot is cleared for a new build, old oaks often come out to make room for the footprint, the driveway or the pool. Stumps under anything being built usually need full removal, while the ones in future lawn or beds only need grinding. Tell the pro which is which, how many stumps there are and when the builder needs the lot clear.

Huge old oaks

A mature Green Hills oak can leave a stump several feet across with roots running well into the yard. Measure it across the widest point at ground level, because width is the biggest factor in the price. If surface roots are lifting a walk or lawn, ask about root removal too.

Landscaped, hilly yards

For landscape redesigns and storm cleanup on finished properties, the details matter: protecting beds and turf, getting a machine up or down a slope, and fitting it through a fence gate. Ask for the chips hauled away and the hole backfilled if the area needs to look finished right away. Point out irrigation and landscape lighting too, since 811 doesn’t mark private lines.

Around Green Hills

Requests come in from the neighborhoods around Green Hills Mall and along Hillsboro Pike. Nearby, see 12 South, Forest Hills and Belle Meade.

Before you request a quote

• Measure the stump across the widest point at ground level.
• Count the stumps. Extra stumps on the same visit usually cost less each.
• Check access. Measure your narrowest gate and note slopes, fences or decks near the stump.
• Mark private lines. Sprinklers, invisible dog fences, lighting and septic lines are not marked by 811.
• Decide on cleanup. Chips left as mulch, or hauled away and backfilled with topsoil.

What it costs

Price depends mainly on stump width, number of stumps, access and cleanup. National guides put a typical single stump at about $120 to $400 (Angi, HomeGuide, checked October 2026). The Nashville cost guide explains each factor.