Locally owned Β· Fully insured Β· 50+ five-star reviews
β Minimum $175 Β· Most jobs $200β$500 Β· Text a photo for a fast, accurate quote Β· We call 811 before every job
NorthCut Stump Grinding is a locally owned company serving Orono, Minnesota and the surrounding Twin Cities metro. Caleb Nyquist owns and runs the business himself, which means every job gets a real person, a real quote, and a real date β backed by a 5.0 Google rating across 50+ reviews.
We specialize in one thing β stump grinding β so we can do it faster and more consistently than a generalist landscaper handling it as a side service.

Large-lot zoning in Orono means properties often have substantial tree cover spread across the parcel rather than concentrated near the house, and conservation-minded landscaping standards are common. Like our other West Metro coverage, Orono jobs are scheduled in batches rather than as standalone visits.
TREE SPECIES & TIMINGBur oak and shagbark hickory are notably present in Orono compared to most of our other service areas β both species favored by the area's conservation-oriented landscaping approach.
Given our batched West Metro scheduling, a little lead time goes a long way in Orono. Fall booking also tends to suit the area's larger, spread-out lots better than wetter spring conditions.
Single stumps to full yard cleanups. We protect your turf, fit through 36" gates, and leave the site clean.
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Property managers, HOAs, and landscapers: scheduled, invoiced, done. Net-30 billing available.
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Tree service companies: hand off the grinding and move on. Per-stump or per-inch pricing.
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Full elimination below grade. Standard 4β6", or 12β14" deep for new plantings and construction.
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Need it gone today? Text us a photo and weβll tell you if same-day is available.
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A straightforward breakdown of the process so there are no surprises when we arrive at your Orono property.
BEFORE THE JOB
Text a photo and your Orono address. We reply with a flat price and we call 811 for utility locates before scheduling. Most quotes come back within a few hours.
DAY OF
We show up on time, grind the stump to the agreed depth, and work carefully around any sprinklers, edging, or landscaping you flagged.
AFTER
Chips raked into a neat pile and left on-site, or hauled away β your choice at booking. We do a final walkthrough and weβre gone.
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
Orono surrounds much of the western and northern shoreline of Lake Minnetonka and maintains some of the largest minimum lot sizes in the West Metro, with an emphasis on preserving mature tree cover and rural character despite its proximity to the urban core.
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HOW IT WORKS
Here's exactly what happens from your first message to a finished, clean site.
1. Send a photo. Text a clear photo of your stump and your Orono address to (612) 440-7641.
2. Get a flat quote. We reply with one price β no ranges, no surprises later.
3. We call 811. Utility locates are requested before we schedule any work.
4. We grind on schedule. We arrive on time, work carefully around sprinklers and landscaping, and grind to the agreed depth.
5. Cleanup, your way. Chips are raked into a neat pile and left on-site, or hauled away if you'd prefer.

PRICING
Pricing depends on stump diameter, site access, and grind depth. Here's what most jobs fall into.
MINIMUM PRICE
MOST JOBS
STANDARD DEPTH
DEEP GRIND
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking stump grinding in the Twin Cities.
Yes. We cover Orono citywide, including both established neighborhoods and newer developments. Same-week scheduling applies across the full city.
Most residential jobs in Orono run $200β$500, with a $175 minimum. Larger or denser hardwood stumps, common in older parts of the city, land toward the higher end.
Text a photo of your stump and your address to (612) 440-7641. Most quotes are returned within a few hours.
Standard depth is 4β6 inches below grade. We go to 12β14 inches on request for new tree planting or construction prep.
We leave them in a neat pile on-site at no extra charge, or haul them away if you'd prefer β just let us know when booking.
Most jobs are scheduled within the same week. Text early in the week for the best availability.
Yes, every time. We call 811 for utility locates before we touch anything.
Text a photo to (612) 440-7641 β most quotes back within hours. Minimum $175. Same-week service available.
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