Exterior static cost scenario
Stump Removal Cost in Richmond, VA
The modeled typical cost is $283, with a planning range of $226 to $362 for Richmond, VA.
Computed cost breakdown
| Line item | Arithmetic basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 1 stump × indexed material rate | $37 |
| Labor | 1 stump × indexed labor rate × 0.89 | $190 |
| Permits | Baseline allowance | $0 |
| Disposal | 1 stump × disposal rate | $55 |
| Typical total | $283 | |
Low $226 · Typical $283 · High $362
Difference from the parent scenario
Richmond, VA uses a 0.89× labor factor, -11.3% below the national wage factor. The resulting total is 7.9% below the parent national total because materials and fixed allowances do not change.
Open the interactive stump removal cost to change quality, scope, contingency, or ZIP.
Richmond, VA metro calculation record
Richmond, VA is Census CBSA 40060, ranked 44 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 1,389,338. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $215 nationally to $190 here, a difference of $24. The complete project moves from $307 to $283 per stump after materials and fixed allowances remain unchanged.
Primary cost controls
- Project size and site access
- Material or finish tier
- Removal and disposal
- Ground, drainage, or structural conditions
Stump removal starts after the trunk and canopy are gone. Diameter at grade, root flare, species, soil, rocks, fence access, grinding depth, chip removal, backfill, and utility clearance define the job. This calculator should not be used as a full tree-removal allowance; request the grinding depth and cleanup method in writing.
Questions about this scenario
What is the modeled typical cost for Richmond, VA?
The static default is $283, with a planning range of $226 to $362 from the shared calculator record.
What changes from the national calculator?
Only labor uses the 0.89× metro wage factor. Materials, permits, disposal, baseline date, and index series remain tied to the parent model.
Is this a local contractor quote?
No. It is a static planning scenario generated from the public baseline store. Confirm site conditions, scope, code requirements, and price in written local proposals.