Quick Answer: Stump grinding in Miami costs $3.00-$4.00 per inch for typical stumps, but palm tree removal is different—charged per tree ($150-$400) due to fibrous root structure. Hurricane cleanup drives prices up 30-50% post-storm.

Miami's Unique Stump Grinding Market

South Florida has different pricing than mainland markets:

Palm Trees (Special Pricing)

Coconut palms, Royal palms, and Queen palms don't have traditional stumps. Instead, contractors charge $150-$400 per palm depending on:

• Height of remaining trunk
• Root ball width (palms have dense, fibrous roots)
• Access (many Miami palms in narrow side yards)

Hardwood Trees (Standard Pricing)

Species	Rate/Inch	Notes
Live Oak, Mahogany	$4.00	Dense tropical hardwoods
Ficus, Strangler Fig	$3.50	Aggressive roots, often remove for damage
Pine, Cypress	$3.00	Softer wood, faster grinding

Hurricane Season Impact

Miami's hurricane season (June-November) creates massive demand spikes:

• Pre-storm: Normal pricing, 3-5 day lead times
• Post-storm (1-4 weeks): Prices jump 30-50%, 2-3 week waits
• Post-storm (5+ weeks): Prices normalize as crews work through backlog

Pro Tip: If a storm is forecast, book grinding BEFORE it hits. Contractors honor pre-storm pricing even if the storm causes damage.

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