A broad stump with roots spreading into the surrounding lawn

HEARTLAND’S BLOGS & GUIDES

Good plans start here.

What will it cost? Which work does your property need? What happens afterward? Get useful answers before you book.

Practical reading for homeowners, landowners and property managers.

A LITTLE KNOW-HOW GOES A LONG WAY

For the question on your mind.

Six in-depth guides to help you understand the options, ask better questions and describe the result you want.

Stumps & roots

Understand the quote, the wood that remains and the space you want back.

Land & trees

Choose a plan for the vegetation you have and the property you want.

Storms & property care

Know where to start when the project needs a little more planning.

READY FOR A QUOTE?

Put a number to that stump.

See where the tape goes, which photos help and how to check the route into your yard. Use the measurement worksheet to keep several stumps organized.

Open the measuring guide
THE MEASUREMENT THAT MATTERS01 / BASE WIDTH
Measure straight across the full flared baseSide view of a stump. The cut top is narrower than the base. A gold dimension line runs from the outer edge of one flare to the opposite edge at ground level. A separate vertical line shows stump height.The cut top is only part of the stumpWidest base, including the flare rootsHeight
Across the base. At ground level. In inches.Illustration, not to scale. Aim for a cut height of 6 inches or less for the lowest bid. Send the actual height, even if your stump is taller.

A few more useful starting points.

Keep these handy as you work through the details.

Heartland’s pricing

Starting prices, typical projects and what affects the quote.

Grinding or full removal?

Compare what each method removes and leaves behind.

What happens to the roots?

Plan grass, planting or construction around what remains.

Common questions

Access, cleanup, scheduling and the next step.

Your property has its own story.

Tell Matt what you’re working with and what you’d like to change. A few photos are a good place to start.

Matt takes calls every day, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and typically responds within an hour during those hours.