Has anybody rented a stump grinder? From where and how much did it cost? I checked sunbelt rental but is was $220 for 1 day. I think that is about what a contractor would charge to do it himself. Anybody ever hire a reasonable company or contractor for a 12 inch stump removal? What were the rates? Thanks

12 inch stump? Why don't you just dig it up with a shovel, ax, chain saw, saws all.....

I just rented one last week at Grand Rentals in Berryville. It was a walk behind type so it fit in the back of my Colorado. I loaded it with car ramps. it was a bit heavy. I did two large stumps in a couple of hours. I picked it up at 10:00 and returned it at 2:00 for a cost of $90. I think they have a half day rate and a full day rate. There was a larger track type that was more money.

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> 12 inch stump? Why don't you just dig it up with a
> shovel, ax, chain saw, saws all.....


+1. It's a bitch, but I've done it. You need at a minimum: a shovel, an axe/hatchet, and a long spud bar. A sawsall is really helpful. If you can get a stump to move, it's only a matter of time before it comes out.

A contractor will charge about 250.

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I used Mr Stumpy 703-391-2333. He did two 12"-14" stumps for $200 as I recall - he did a good job and did it on time.

I second Mr. Stumpy. Negotiate your price. He seems squared away and his prices are fair. Used him twice.

Do it yourself.

I've used Mr. Stumpy several times and his prices are good and he's reliable. I would recommend.

You can rent a half day tow behind at Fairfax Home Depot

Why does the guy from MRStumpys pretend to be mulitple satisfied customers. Ive never used his company but if he needs to pretend to be a satisfied customer, he probably sucks.

Mr. Stumpy is awesome! Not only did he cheerfully grind out all my stumps, but he also gave me CPR when I was having a heart attack..and he didn't charge for the CPR!

Hooray for Mr. Stumpy!

Try the DR Stumpgrinder, I wholeheartedly endorse them!

Buy an auger drill bit. Drill about 6 to 7 holes about 6 inches deep. Go to Home Depot/Lowes and buy a product called Stump Out. Wait about six months. The Stump Out should have killed the stump making it easy to remove.

Instead of Stump Out, you can add a mixture of oil and gas about once a month in all of the holes. Fill each hole to the top. Again wait about six months, put a bit of gas in the holes, light the gas on fire, and grab a beer to watch the stump burn. If you start this now, you could have a bit of fun in the winter.

A third option is to go buy some Amonium Nitrate and some kerosene. Mix the two together until it becomes paste-like. Place this paste under your stump by digging a small hole. Buy a decent long fuse. Light the fuse and run for cover. Expect the PD and the FD to arrive a short time later.

Each option will cost considerably less that contracting out to a company.



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>Why does the guy from MRStumpys pretend to be mulitple satisfied customers. Ive never used his company but if he needs to pretend to be a satisfied customer, he probably sucks.

HUH?

http://www.strictlystumps.com/home_0.html

Reasonable rates, local guys, been in business for a long time. Been quite pleased with them

Don't rent anything from Home Depot. They over charge you and have the shittiest service around. Just do it yourself of call Mr. Stumpy.