Stump Removal in Birmingham, AL: Vetted Pros & 2026 Costs
Hiring stump removal in Birmingham comes down to two numbers and one check: what the job should cost here (below, measured for this market), and whether the crew clears the same bar every company in our directory clears. We track 41 tree service companies working Birmingham, and this page is the stump removal view of that market: local pricing, the rules that bite, and the tracked crews. Birmingham tree removal and tree trimming quotes are broken out on their own pages, and the full market view lives on the Birmingham tree service directory.
Reviewed by the CompareTreeServices editorial team | Updated August 2026
Birmingham stump removal at a glance: 41 tracked companies serve this market, median Google rating 4.9 stars across 3450 reviews, attributed to Google; the most-reviewed is ACE Tree Service [S2].
Stump Removal Costs in Birmingham
Local stump removal pricing in Birmingham is measured, not modeled: stump removal, per linear inch of stump diameter runs $2.95 to $3.18 [S1]. Size, access, and disposal drive where a quote lands inside those bands — the national breakdown is in our stump removal cost guide.
Stump Removal Costs in Birmingham
Job
Low
High
Stump removal, per linear inch of stump diameter
$2.95
$3.18
Grinding vs Full Stump Removal in Birmingham
Most Birmingham quotes are for grinding: the visible stump is chipped 8 to 12 inches below grade and the roots are left to decay. Full removal (roots out) costs multiples more and is usually reserved for construction sites. Two things to confirm before any crew digs or grinds: an 811 utility locate — grinding into a buried line is the classic avoidable disaster — and whether hauling the grindings is in the quote or a line item. Per-inch rates for this market are in the table above; the stump removal cost guide covers diameter math and root-system pricing.
Tracked Tree Service Companies in Birmingham
Grinding vs Full Stump Removal in Birmingham
Company
Google rating
Reviews
Phone
ACE Tree Service
4.8 / 5
1,171
(205) 332-7757
Gray’s Tree Services
4.8 / 5
308
(205) 651-2499
Greener Grounds Lawn & Tree
4.8 / 5
196
(205) 898-4449
Log and Leaf Tree Service
4.9 / 5
174
(205) 994-4961
The Arborist
4.9 / 5
156
(205) 757-0663
Cornerstone Tree Service, LLC
5.0 / 5
155
(205) 650-1441
How We Vet Birmingham Stump Removal Crews
Every company in the table above comes from our tracked dataset — public Google Business ratings, read not solicited [S2] — and the standards we hold every listed crew to run deeper than a star count: live insurance, verifiable credentials, and a real local work history. Cross-check any stump removal bid against the national stump removal hub before you sign.
Frequently Asked Questions About Stump Removal in Birmingham, AL
How much does stump removal cost in Birmingham?
See the measured local bands above — then run the calculator with your job’s size and access for a number specific to your property.
Do I need a permit for stump removal in Birmingham?
Usually not for grinding an existing stump on private property, but call 811 before any grinding or digging — buried-utility damage is on the owner when no locate was requested.
How do I choose a stump removal company in Birmingham?
License and insurance first, price second: verify coverage is current, ask for the credential behind the crew (ISA certification where it matters), and compare the bid against the tracked Birmingham companies above. Our vetting standards are the full checklist.
Sources
- [S1] ProMatcher Birmingham tree service cost report
- 2. [S2] Tracked Tree Service Directory Dataset and Methodology (/methodology/)
Compare Birmingham stump removal quotes with real numbers
Baseline first, quotes second — that order is the whole edge.