Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Kettering, OH
No tree companies near Kettering are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Kettering doesn't run its own curbside brush pickup; residents take brush, limbs and trimmings to the city Yard Debris Center (pieces up to 6 feet long and 6 inches across; no roots, stumps, dirt or sod).
Stump Grinding companies near Kettering
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How to choose a stump grinding company in Kettering
- Check what Kettering 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 Kettering 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?
Kettering brush and limb pickup rules
Kettering doesn't run its own curbside brush pickup; residents take brush, limbs and trimmings to the city Yard Debris Center (pieces up to 6 feet long and 6 inches across; no roots, stumps, dirt or sod). With regular trash service, brush must be tied with twine in bundles no longer than 4 feet and 50 pounds.
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Stumps and ground-up wood: Kettering doesn't run its own curbside brush pickup; residents take brush, limbs and trimmings to the city Yard Debris Center (pieces up to 6 feet long and 6 inches across; no roots, stumps, dirt or sod).
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Kettering
A tree in a Kettering tree lawn is in the public right-of-way, so taking it down needs a Right-of-Way Construction Permit from Engineering (937-296-2436).
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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 Kettering
- Oakwood Recycling Facility, 210 Shafor Boulevard, Oakwood, OH 45419 (2.9 mi north; mapped for yard waste; hours 24/7)
- The Mulch Man, 8487 Yankee Street, Centerville, OH 45458 (4.9 mi south; mapped for mulch; hours "Seasonal")
- Hardwood Mulch (8.2 mi south; mapped for mulch)
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Kettering?
A tree in a Kettering tree lawn is in the public right-of-way, so taking it down needs a Right-of-Way Construction Permit from Engineering (937-296-2436).
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. A tree in a Kettering tree lawn is in the public right-of-way, so taking it down needs a Right-of-Way Construction Permit from Engineering (937-296-2436).
Will Kettering pick up the branches?
Kettering doesn't run its own curbside brush pickup; residents take brush, limbs and trimmings to the city Yard Debris Center (pieces up to 6 feet long and 6 inches across; no roots, stumps, dirt or sod). With regular trash service, brush must be tied with twine in bundles no longer than 4 feet and 50 pounds.
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 Kettering city center, or with an address in Kettering, 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.
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Sources
City rules, checked October 2026: https://www.ketteringoh.org/yard-debris-center/; https://www.ketteringoh.org/question/will-the-city-pick-up-my-yard-debris/; https://www.ketteringoh.org/residential-trash-recycling/; https://www.ketteringoh.org/right-way-construction-permits/; https://www.ketteringoh.org/documents/codified-ordinances-part-6-chapter-668-trees-weeds-and-grass/.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 57,396 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).