Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Round Rock, TX

1 company is listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Round Rock's own brush pickup rules, tree permit rules and typical costs further down.

With regular trash, Round Rock takes brush only in bundles under 40 pounds and no bigger than 4 x 4 x 4 feet.

stump grinding in Round Rock, TX
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Historic limestone former post office building in downtown Round Rock, Texas
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Stump Grinding companies near Round Rock

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 Round Rock

  1. Check what Round Rock does with stumps and grindings (below) and call 811 so buried lines are marked.
  2. Shortlist two or three local companies and confirm they grind stumps of your size.
  3. Measure the stump across at ground level; many companies price by the inch.
  4. Ask how deep they grind and whether surface roots are included.
  5. 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 Round Rock prices: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). Get a written price before work starts.

Questions to ask before you hire

Round Rock brush and limb pickup rules

With regular trash, Round Rock takes brush only in bundles under 40 pounds and no bigger than 4 x 4 x 4 feet. The city's separate Brush Recycling curbside service takes unbundled limbs up to 10 feet long; request it by 4 p.m. Tuesday ($25 for the first five minutes of loading, then $1 a minute).

Source: roundrocktexas.gov roundrocktexas.gov

Stumps: the city pages we checked don't say stumps are collected at the curb, so plan for the company to haul or leave the grindings.

Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Round Rock

Round Rock protects trees 8 inches and larger in diameter; a residential owner needs a tree removal permit, with a replacement plan, before removing a protected tree.

Source: roundrocktexas.gov roundrocktexas.gov

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 Round Rock

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    Frequently asked questions

    Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Round Rock?

    Round Rock protects trees 8 inches and larger in diameter; a residential owner needs a tree removal permit, with a replacement plan, before removing a protected tree.

    Does stump grinding need a permit?

    Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. Round Rock protects trees 8 inches and larger in diameter; a residential owner needs a tree removal permit, with a replacement plan, before removing a protected tree.

    Will Round Rock pick up the branches?

    With regular trash, Round Rock takes brush only in bundles under 40 pounds and no bigger than 4 x 4 x 4 feet. The city's separate Brush Recycling curbside service takes unbundled limbs up to 10 feet long; request it by 4 p.m. Tuesday ($25 for the first five minutes of loading, then $1 a minute).

    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 Round Rock city center, or with an address in Round Rock, 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.

    Sources

    City rules, checked October 2026: https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-departments/utilities-and-environmental-services/garbage-and-recycling/; https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-departments/parks-and-recreation/forestry/brush-recycling/; https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/treetechnicalmanual.pdf; https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/city-departments/parks-and-recreation/forestry/.

    Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 141,282 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).