Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Palm Bay, FL
No tree companies near Palm Bay are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Limbs, stumps and shrubs under 6 inches across must be cut to 4 feet or less, and pieces 6 inches or thicker to 2 feet, so one person can lift them; small yard waste goes in reusable containers, not bags.
Stump Grinding companies near Palm Bay
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How to choose a stump grinding company in Palm Bay
- Check what Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay 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?
Palm Bay brush and limb pickup rules
Palm Bay collects yard waste once a week. Limbs, stumps and shrubs under 6 inches across must be cut to 4 feet or less, and pieces 6 inches or thicker to 2 feet, so one person can lift them; small yard waste goes in reusable containers, not bags.
Source: codelibrary.amlegal.com palmbayfl.gov
Stumps and ground-up wood: Limbs, stumps and shrubs under 6 inches across must be cut to 4 feet or less, and pieces 6 inches or thicker to 2 feet, so one person can lift them; small yard waste goes in reusable containers, not bags.
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Palm Bay
Palm Bay requires a tree removal permit ($25) for trees 6 inches or more in diameter, or palms with 4.5 feet of clear trunk, even on residential lots under one acre.
Source: codelibrary.amlegal.com palmbayfl.gov
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 Palm Bay
No yard-waste or mulch drop-off site near Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?
Palm Bay requires a tree removal permit ($25) for trees 6 inches or more in diameter, or palms with 4.5 feet of clear trunk, even on residential lots under one acre.
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. Palm Bay requires a tree removal permit ($25) for trees 6 inches or more in diameter, or palms with 4.5 feet of clear trunk, even on residential lots under one acre.
Will Palm Bay pick up the branches?
Palm Bay collects yard waste once a week. Limbs, stumps and shrubs under 6 inches across must be cut to 4 feet or less, and pieces 6 inches or thicker to 2 feet, so one person can lift them; small yard waste goes in reusable containers, not bags.
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 Palm Bay city center, or with an address in Palm Bay, 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://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/palmbay/latest/palmbay_fl/0-0-0-7343; https://www.palmbayfl.gov/services/city-services/trash-and-recycling; https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/palmbay/latest/palmbay_fl/0-0-0-71519; https://www.palmbayfl.gov/government/city-departments-f-to-z/growth-management/land-development-planning/forms-guidelines; 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), 148,092 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).