Stump Grinding in O'Fallon, MO
Tree stump grinding for O'Fallon, Missouri yards: ground below grade, cleaned up, and quoted free on site by a licensed and insured St. Louis tree company.
Who Does Stump Grinding and Stump Removal in O'Fallon, MO?
Thompson Tree Care and Landscaping grinds tree stumps for homeowners across O'Fallon, Missouri, including the 63366 and 63368 zip codes. We are a licensed and insured, locally owned St. Louis company, and the estimate is free. Call (314) 712-3035 or use the form above and we will quote your stump on site.
Most people searching for a stump removal contractor in O'Fallon want the stump gone from the lawn, and grinding is the usual way to get there. A grinder chips the stump and its surface roots roughly 6 to 12 inches below the soil, and the hole is filled with the chips. This page covers O'Fallon, Missouri, in St. Charles County, not O'Fallon, Illinois. See our O'Fallon tree service page and stump grinding across St. Louis for more.
How Much Does Tree Stump Grinding Cost in O'Fallon, MO?
Stump grinding in the St. Louis area, O'Fallon included, typically runs $100 to $500 per stump, set mainly by diameter. These are the ranges from our stump grinding cost guide; your exact price is confirmed at the estimate.
Under 12 inches
$100–$150. Ornamental trees and young maples. Mostly the minimum trip charge.
12 to 24 inches
$150–$300. Typical mature shade-tree stumps, usually 30 to 60 minutes of grinding plus cleanup.
Over 24 inches
$300–$400+. Big oaks and sycamores with a wide root flare. Stumps past 36 inches are priced individually.
Several stumps
The trip charge is paid once, so the second and third stump cost less than the first.
Will a Stump Grinder Fit Through an O'Fallon Backyard Gate?
Often, yes. Many O'Fallon neighborhoods are newer subdivisions where backyards are fenced, so the gate is usually the tightest point on the job. Compact walk-behind grinders around 34 inches wide fit through a standard gate. A narrow gate, a slope, or a tight side yard may mean a smaller, slower machine and a higher price. Measure your gate before you call.
Stumps left after clearing a lot are a different case: grinding several in one visit lowers the per-stump price. Thompson Tree Care can handle the tree removal and the grinding in the same trip, and bigger trees fall under large tree removal.
Do You Need to Call 811 Before Grinding a Stump in O'Fallon?
Yes. A grinder cuts below ground level, so buried gas, electric, water, and cable lines near the stump need to be located first. In Missouri that is Missouri One Call (811): the service is free, and you should call at least three working days ahead. 811 does not mark private lines, so tell us about sprinkler lines, invisible dog fences, and landscape lighting when you book.
What happens to the chips and the hole?
Grinding leaves a shallow crater full of wood chips and soil. The chips are raked back into the hole, and many homeowners spread extra as mulch in beds, though not in vegetable gardens. For grass, rake most chips out and backfill with topsoil. Hauling the grindings away is extra on some quotes; our stump grinding cost guide puts it at $50–$150, so ask what your quote includes.
Is grinding or full stump removal right for you?
For a lawn, grinding is usually the answer. It leaves the deeper roots to decay and costs less than digging out the root ball, which can run two to three times as much. Full removal only makes sense for things like a foundation or planting a new tree in the exact spot. Our post on grinding vs. full stump removal covers both.
Last Updated: October 2026
O'Fallon Stump Grinding FAQ
Yes. Grinding several stumps in one visit is cheaper per stump than separate trips, because the trip charge is paid once. Tell us how many stumps there are and roughly how wide each is at ground level, and we will quote them together at the free estimate.
Often it will. Walk-behind grinders around 34 inches wide fit through a standard gate. If your gate is narrower, or the stump sits on a slope or in a tight side yard, we may need a smaller machine, which takes longer. Measure the gate and tell us when you call.
You can seed or sod the spot the same season. Rake most of the wood chips out first, backfill with clean topsoil, and mound it an inch or two because it settles as the chips and old roots break down. Plant a new tree a few feet away rather than in the same hole.
Yes. Thompson Tree Care offers senior and veteran discounts on its tree services. Ask about the discount when you call (314) 712-3035 so it is included in your free estimate.
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