Stump Grinding in Madison

Stump grinding in Madison, Nashville

Madison is lined with 1950s-to-’70s brick ranches on modest lots, many of them now being updated by new owners. The yards run flat to gently rolling, most of them behind chain-link, and the trees are a mix of old oaks and maples plus a good number of Bradford pears. Whether a tree died out or a storm took it down, a local pro can grind the stump so the yard is usable again.

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.

Old oaks, maples and Bradford pears

Many of Madison’s stump jobs come from trees that are simply getting old in the older subdivisions. Bradford pears are common in Madison yards alongside the oaks and maples, and whatever the tree, grinding below grade lets you plant grass right over the spot.

Modest lots mean tight spots

On a smaller lot, a stump is often close to something: the house, a driveway, a fence line or the neighbor’s yard. That’s normal work for a stump grinder, but it helps to tell the pro what’s nearby and how wide your gate is. If you want the chips hauled off and the hole backfilled so you can lay sod right away, ask for that in the quote.

Fixing up an older house

Madison is an affordable area with a lot of older homes getting new kitchens, roofs and yards. If you’re clearing the yard as part of that work, grinding every old stump in one visit is usually the cheapest way to do it. Building or pouring concrete where a stump sits? Look at full removal.

Around Madison

Requests come in from along Gallatin Pike, the streets near Peeler Park and the neighborhoods by the Cumberland River. Nearby, see Old Hickory, Inglewood and Goodlettsville.

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.