What should you look for when hiring a stump grinder?

You have plenty of stump grinders to choose from in the Upstate of South Carolina. So, how do you decide which one to go with?

We recommend starting with their reviews. The best way to determine who to go with is to find out what their customers are saying. Pay attention to the quantity and quality of the reviews and compare them with other companies. Here is a link to the Google pages of all of the stump grinders in Greenville.

If you want to go deeper and the company has an online presence, check out their website to get a feel for their values and how they operate.

See our stump grinder in action.

Once you've decided to call a company, give weight to their responsiveness. Did they answer the phone? If not, how quickly did they call back? Whether a company answers the phone and returns calls promptly can tell you a lot about how quickly they will get to your job and get it done.

When the stump grinder shows up to give an estimate, don't feel pressured to let them do the job right then. Many stump grinders will try to sell themselves on the initial visit, mainly for their convenience. If the stump grinder hints at this in the phone conversation, try to get at least a ballpark estimate of the cost before they arrive. Otherwise, you'll feel like you have to hire them when they give you "same-day" pricing.

As you're talking with the stump grinder, find out exactly what they'll be doing for the price. Yes, they'll be grinding your stump, but does that include raking the chips and leaving the job site cleaned up? Does it include blowing off hardscapes and well-manicured grass? Does it include chip removal? How far down will the stump grinding go? Will they chase out any visible roots? Do they at least have general liability insurance in case they get injured while grinding your stump?

Don't grill them with all of these questions at once, but try to find out what service they'll provide for the price.

After you've gotten at least three quotes from three stump grinders, consider what's important to you.

You may not want to go with the lowest bid—unless budget is your top priority. Remember, there's a reason they're the lowest cost. Is clean-up of the job site vital to you? Is promptness a priority?

It's usually a combination of factors, but once you've thought it through, you'll be much more likely to choose the best company for you.

So, what is our goal at Stumpro? We actually don't strive to be the lowest-cost stump grinder in the Upstate. Instead, we want to provide the highest quality and best service in the industry.

What does that mean?

We strive to respond quickly to requests and schedule jobs as soon as possible. We always want to ensure that we grind the stumps out entirely and leave the job site looking tidy. If requested, we can remove the chips for you for an extra charge.

How do we determine if we are providing the highest quality and service in the Upstate? Our customers.

We currently have 89 Google reviews, all of which are five stars—making us the highest-rated stump grinders in the Upstate!

So, next time you need a stump ground, try calling 3 stump grinders and having each of them give you a quote. Then make a decision based on the factors above!