Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Clearwater, FL
1 company is listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Clearwater's own brush pickup rules, tree permit rules and typical costs further down.
Limbs and stumps over 4 inches across must be cut to 4 feet or less and stacked clear of wires, poles and mailboxes; bag leaves and twigs (50 pounds max).
Stump Grinding companies near Clearwater
Acorn Tree Service
1727 12th Street Southeast, Largo, FL 33771
4.8 mi south of the Clearwater city center
Phone: +1-727-777-6136
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): tree work (from the name)
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None of these listings names stump grinding in OpenStreetMap; many tree companies grind stumps, so ask when you call.
Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.
How to choose a stump grinding company in Clearwater
- Check what Clearwater does with stumps and grindings (below) and call 811 so buried lines are marked.
- Shortlist two or three local companies and confirm they grind stumps of your size.
- Measure the stump across at ground level; many companies price by the inch.
- Ask how deep they grind and whether surface roots are included.
- Ask whether the grindings are hauled away or left to fill the hole.
Typical stump grinding cost
Grinding one stump typically costs $150 to $300, with a national average around $200. Many companies price by stump width ($2 to $5 per inch) with a minimum charge of about $100, and full stump and root removal costs more, about $200 to $700.
National figures, not Clearwater prices: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). Get a written price before work starts.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the price per stump or per inch, and is there a minimum charge?
- How deep below the ground do you grind?
- Are surface roots included?
- Do you haul the grindings away or leave them?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case the grinder throws a stone through a window?
Clearwater brush and limb pickup rules
Clearwater collects yard waste weekly on your collection day; set it out by 7 a.m. and no more than 24 hours early. Limbs and stumps over 4 inches across must be cut to 4 feet or less and stacked clear of wires, poles and mailboxes; bag leaves and twigs (50 pounds max). Contractors must haul their own debris.
Source: myclearwater.com
Stumps and ground-up wood: Limbs and stumps over 4 inches across must be cut to 4 feet or less and stacked clear of wires, poles and mailboxes; bag leaves and twigs (50 pounds max).
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Clearwater
Clearwater generally requires a tree removal permit on residential lots for a non-hazardous tree 4 inches or more in diameter, or a palm with 10 feet of clear trunk ($15 for one to five trees, plus $3 for each extra tree).
Source: myclearwater.com myclearwater.com
Florida law (section 163.045, Florida Statutes) bars cities from requiring a permit, fee or replanting to remove a tree on residential property when a certified arborist or a Florida landscape architect documents in writing that the tree is an unacceptable danger. Source: leg.state.fl.us
Grinding a stump usually needs no permit, but call 811 before any digging so buried gas, power and water lines are marked first; it's free.
Trees near power lines
Don't cut limbs near a power line yourself. Call the electric utility named on your bill: utilities clear trees from their main lines and can usually arrange a temporary disconnect of the line to your house so a tree crew can work safely.
Yard-waste and mulch drop-off near Clearwater
No yard-waste or mulch drop-off site near Clearwater is mapped in OpenStreetMap yet. Use the city's curbside rules above, or ask the company you hire to haul the wood away.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Clearwater?
Clearwater generally requires a tree removal permit on residential lots for a non-hazardous tree 4 inches or more in diameter, or a palm with 10 feet of clear trunk ($15 for one to five trees, plus $3 for each extra tree).
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. Clearwater generally requires a tree removal permit on residential lots for a non-hazardous tree 4 inches or more in diameter, or a palm with 10 feet of clear trunk ($15 for one to five trees, plus $3 for each extra tree).
Will Clearwater pick up the branches?
Clearwater collects yard waste weekly on your collection day; set it out by 7 a.m. and no more than 24 hours early. Limbs and stumps over 4 inches across must be cut to 4 feet or less and stacked clear of wires, poles and mailboxes; bag leaves and twigs (50 pounds max). Contractors must haul their own debris.
How much does it cost?
Grinding one stump typically costs $150 to $300, with a national average around $200. Many companies price by stump width ($2 to $5 per inch) with a minimum charge of about $100, and full stump and root removal costs more, about $200 to $700. These are national figures, not local quotes.
Who handles a tree touching a power line?
Don't cut limbs near a power line yourself. Call the electric utility named on your bill: utilities clear trees from their main lines and can usually arrange a temporary disconnect of the line to your house so a tree crew can work safely.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Clearwater city center, or with an address in Clearwater, tagged as an arborist or tree service or with tree or stump work in their name. We don't publish ratings or reviews, and companies can claim or correct a listing.
Related pages
Sources
City rules, checked October 2026: https://www.myclearwater.com/Trash-Recycling/Residential-Trash-Collection-Information; https://www.myclearwater.com/My-Neighborhood-and-Community-Programs/Tree-Lawn-and-Garden/Tree-Removal-and-Replacement; https://www.myclearwater.com/Business-Development/Permitting/04-Tree-Removal-Application-Checklist; https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199%2F0163%2FSections%2F0163.045.html.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 114,364 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).