Exterior static cost scenario
Stump Removal Cost in Seattle, WA
The modeled typical cost is $377, with a planning range of $301 to $482 for Seattle, WA.
Computed cost breakdown
| Line item | Arithmetic basis | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | 1 stump × indexed material rate | $37 |
| Labor | 1 stump × indexed labor rate × 1.32 | $284 |
| Permits | Baseline allowance | $0 |
| Disposal | 1 stump × disposal rate | $55 |
| Typical total | $377 | |
Low $301 · Typical $377 · High $482
Difference from the parent scenario
Seattle, WA uses a 1.32× labor factor, 32.4% above the national wage factor. The resulting total is 22.7% above 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.
Seattle, WA metro calculation record
Seattle, WA is Census CBSA 42660, ranked 15 among the 50 metros evaluated for this release, with a 2025 population estimate of 4,161,883. Its BLS wage factor changes the modeled labor line from $215 nationally to $284 here, a difference of $70. The complete project moves from $307 to $377 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 Seattle, WA?
The static default is $377, with a planning range of $301 to $482 from the shared calculator record.
What changes from the national calculator?
Only labor uses the 1.32× 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.