Basic
$155 – $300 each
Single-visit grind of one 18-30 in. stump to about 6-8 in. below grade, chips raked into a pile
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How Much Does Grind Medium Tree Stump Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Grind one medium (about 18-30 in diameter) stump below grade with a stump grinder, single-stump visit including minimum service fee, chip cleanup basic.
Grind Medium Tree Stump in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $183 to $353 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Grind Medium Tree Stump in Chicago, Illinois
$183 – $353
eachPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for grind medium tree stump.
National average: $159 – $307 each
What you get at each price level
Standard
$183 – $353 each
Single-visit grind of one 18-30 in. stump to about 6-8 in. below grade, chips raked back into the hole
Premium
$229 – $442 each
Single-visit grind of one 18-30 in. stump to about 6-8 in. below grade, chips raked into the hole, area blown clean
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $77 – $148 | each |
| Labor | labor | $72 – $140 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $20 – $39 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $14 – $26 | each |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Grind Medium Tree Stump photo examples
Wood chips spraying from a grinder wheel
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Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($71.55-$138.15 per unit)
- Labor ($55.65-$107.45 per unit)
- Supplies & Other ($159-$307 per unit)
- Equipment & Disposal ($159-$307 per unit)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Grind Medium Tree Stump, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Nov 2026.
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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