Stump grinding quotes in Chattanooga

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How much does stump grinding cost?

HomeGuide says standard grinding goes 4 to 6 inches below ground. Deeper grinding, hauling the chips away, and slopes or rocky ground cost more. Count your stumps and measure the widest point at ground level before you ask for quotes.

Do I need to call 811 before stump grinding?

Tennessee: state law (TCA 65-31-101) requires anyone who digs, homeowners included, to notify Tennessee 811 at least 3 working days ahead, not counting weekends and holidays. Each company that digs needs its own locate ticket, and a ticket is valid for 15 days after its start date. Call 811 or 800-351-1111, or file online.

Georgia (Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold, Rossville): Georgia 811 asks for a ticket at least 3 business days before digging.

811 marks public utility lines. It does not mark your own irrigation, invisible dog fence, septic line, or wiring to a shed, so point those out to the crew.

Can I put the stump out for brush pickup?

No. Signal Mountain says stumps are not accepted, even at its transfer station. Fort Oglethorpe does not pick up stumps. The Air Pollution Control Bureau lists stumps among things you may not burn in Hamilton County. Grinding them in place is usually the simplest answer.

What happens after grinding?

You're left with a hole full of chips. Rake out the chips, add topsoil, and seed or sod. HomeGuide says to plant a new tree a few feet from the old spot, because roots stay in the ground after grinding.