Stop guessing stump prices. Quote every job like a pro and book your first 10 paying stump jobs in 30 days.
The pricing calculator, quote scripts, and door-knock templates for new stump grinders. Built for trades guys, not “entrepreneurs.”
- Stump pricing calculator (spreadsheet)
- Quote and pitch scripts
- Door-knock and outreach templates
- Step-by-step playbook PDF
The First 10 Stumps System
Built for Trades Guys
Compatible with all devices. Instant delivery to your email.
Most new operators don't fail at grinding. They fail at the math.
You buy a machine or rent one for the weekend. A homeowner calls about a backyard pine stump. You pace it off, guess "looks like a $100 job," shake hands, and unload the cutter.
Then reality hits. The stump has four thick lateral surface roots you didn't see under the leaves. You hit river rock buried three inches deep and dull two $15 cutter teeth. You spend an extra hour chasing the root flare so the homeowner can replant grass.
By the time you blow off the driveway, pack the ramps, and burn $20 in truck and cutter fuel, you made less per hour than a fast-food drive-through worker. You were busy all afternoon, but you barely broke even.
Unaccounted Fuel & Drive
Truck transit, trailering, and machine run-time quietly drain your margin before the wheel even spins.
Hidden Tooth Wear
Buried gravel, chain link fences, and root dirt dull teeth fast. If your quote doesn't build replacement teeth in, you pay out of pocket.
Underestimated Chasing
Grinding the core takes 15 minutes; grinding 8 feet of surface roots takes 45. Never quote without measuring the collar.
Test the Pricing Formula Live
Move the sliders to see how diameter, wood hardness, root flares, and gate access change your quote and your real take-home margin.
*Numbers are generated using our proven baseline formula. Calibrate your own equipment and fuel rates in the Excel tool.
Everything Inside the Toolkit
Three purpose-built assets designed to get you quoting with total confidence from day one.
The Stump Grinding Playbook
The core operational handbook. Covers equipment selection, commercial insurance, utility locates, quoting math, and safety checklists.
- Legal setup, business insurance & inland marine policy tips
- Equipment breakdown: walk-behind vs track vs tow-behind
- Mandatory Call 811 utility locate procedures & liability
- Quoting formulas with full worked math examples
- 30-day action plan for landing your first 5 paid jobs
Pricing & Business Calculator
Never second-guess on a customer's lawn. Enter stump measurements and site conditions to instantly get minimum profitable rates.
- Quote up to 8 stumps simultaneously on one sheet
- Multipliers for root flare, rocky soil, tight gates, and slopes
- Direct job profit and break-even revenue calculators
- Built-in local settings tab to enter your hourly target & gas rate
- Runs cleanly on Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Templates & Scripts Pack
Copy-and-paste service contracts, safety walkthroughs, customer quote sheets, and phone scripts ready for your business name.
- Sample Service Agreement & Damage Liability Waiver
- Professional Quote & Invoice Word templates
- Pre-job hazard checklist & daily machine inspection logs
- Inbound phone & text message answering scripts
- Door hanger copy, 10 social posts & partner outreach
How to Quote a $345 Stump in 16 Seconds on Your Phone
Watch how an 18–24" White Oak with surface root flares and rocky soil gets accurately priced right in the customer's yard before you unload your machine.
Stop Eyeballing Stumps and Leaving Money in the Dirt
The spreadsheet shown here runs directly in Excel on your phone. You check the boxes while standing with the customer and quote them with confidence.
See Exactly What You Are Getting
No vague promises or generic theory. Clean, formatted documents ready to print or load onto your phone.
Playbook (PDF)Playbook: Utility Locates & Safety Rules
Clear step-by-step 811 protocols, pre-grind hazard checks, and tooth wear management.
Pricing Calculator (XLSX)Excel Calculator: Multi-Stump Quote Engine
Dynamic calculations for diameter, root flares, slopes, gate widths, and rock factors.
Templates Pack (DOCX)Templates: Service Agreement & Inspection Sheet
Ready-to-print pre-job walkthroughs, client waiver clauses, and follow-up review texts.
Real Jobs. Real Site Conditions.
Swipe or use the navigation arrows to inspect different field conditions. Every case is captured from the exact same camera angle.
36-inch White Oak Stump (Tight Backyard Access)
Ground 8 inches below grade, lawn preserved with track mats. Quoted in 10 minutes using the calculator.
After Grinding
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Surface Root Flare & Hardwood Stump Grinding
Challenging rock-heavy soil with extended surface roots. Root flare ground below grade with clean mulch backfill.
After Grinding
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Backyard Fence Line & Boundary Clearance
Large stump located right against residential boundary. Precision cutter wheel control with zero fence contact.
After Grinding
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Open Lawn Clean Grind & Re-Grading Prep
Deep root grind on residential lawn. Cavity raked flush and leveled with pulverized mulch, ready for topsoil and grass seed.
After Grinding
Before Grinding← Drag slider left / right to compare Before & After →
Is This Right for You?
We believe in total transparency. Here is who will benefit from this toolkit, and who should not buy it.
Who this is for
- Beginners in the US looking to start a serious stump grinding side hustle or dedicated small service business.
- Tree service and landscaping company owners adding stump grinding as a profitable service line without guessing on pricing.
- Recent grinder buyers who have the equipment in the trailer but lack a structured pricing sheet and customer acquisition pipeline.
Who this is NOT for
- Anyone looking for guaranteed income or get-rich-quick claims. Physical trade businesses require hard labor, maintenance, and hustle.
- Operators outside the United States. While math formulas apply anywhere, the insurance, 811 utility regulations, and legal agreements are strictly US-specific.
- Those seeking legal counsel. The included contracts are starting drafts, not substitutes for a local attorney's review.
Field-Tested on Real Jobs Across America
See how solo operators and commercial tree care crews use these tools to protect their cutter teeth, avoid underbidding, and book profitable work.
“Added $1,250 to my first weekend”
I used to eyeball every stump and guess $80 to $100. My first weekend using the root flare formula, I quoted a 32-inch White Oak with 8ft of surface roots at $340. The homeowner signed without blinking. The calculator paid for itself on day two.
Dan Miller
Miller Tree & Stump
“Waiver saved me from a $1,400 repair dispute”
The pre-job hazard checklist and property damage waiver alone are worth ten times the price. A client claimed I tore up an unmarked private irrigation pipe—pointed straight to the signed pre-grind walkthrough waiver. Completely protected.
Marcus Vance
Apex Timber & Clearing
“Landed 6 subcontractor jobs in week one”
Bought my first grinder 3 months ago with zero tree connections. I used the exact partner outreach script from the templates pack for local arborist crews. Landed 6 subcontracted stump jobs in my very first week. Best $97 I spent starting out.
Cody Henderson
Solo Stump Works
Choose the Right Tier for Your Operation
One-time purchase in USD. Keep everything forever with instant download access.
Average US Stump Grind: $185–$350 | Complete Kit: $97
This entire kit pays for itself before you even finish grinding your very first oak root flare. One single properly calculated quote prevents giving away hundreds in underpriced labor and dull cutter teeth.
Playbook Only
The complete foundational guide for starting and running stump jobs.
- The Stump Grinding Playbook (PDF, 30+ pages)
- Equipment breakdown: tow-behind vs self-propelled vs walk-behind
- Insurance & 811 utility locate procedures
- Base pricing formula with worked math example
- Quoting, upselling, and 30-day kickoff plan
- Instant download & free lifetime updates
Instant access
Calculator + Templates
For operators who already know the basics and need plug-and-play tools.
- Pricing & Business Calculator (Excel / Google Sheets)
- Quote up to 8 stumps per job with soil, flare & slope factors
- Break-even and hourly profit margin calculator
- 12 Word Templates & Scripts (Quotes, Agreements, Invoices)
- Pre-job & daily equipment safety inspection checklists
- Door hanger copy, 10 social posts, and referral scripts
Instant access
Full Kit
Everything you need to price accurately, work safely, and stay profitable.
- The Stump Grinding Playbook (PDF, 30+ pages)
- Pricing & Business Calculator (Excel / Google Sheets)
- All 12 Templates & Scripts Pack (Word / Docs)
- Equipment & teeth maintenance tracking sheets
- Save $17 compared to buying separately
- 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Instant access on any device
Instant access
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee (Full Kit)
Put The First 10 Stumps Full Kit to work. If you don't feel the complete package helps you avoid under-bidding or saves you hours of guesswork on job sites, send an email within 14 days of purchase and we will refund 100% of your money. Note: Standalone tiers (Playbook Only and Calculator + Templates) are non-refundable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straightforward answers so you know exactly how this works before you buy.
Get the Free Stump Pricing Cheat Sheet
Not ready for the full kit yet? Download our 1-page quick formula card on measuring diameters, identifying buried rock zones, and avoiding the 3 most common quoting mistakes.
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Protect your margins on your very next stump job.
One accurately quoted job easily pays for the entire kit. Download the playbook and calculator right now.