Locally owned · Fully insured · 50+ five-star reviews
★ Minimum $175 · Most jobs $200–$500 · Text a photo for a fast, accurate quote · We call 811 before every job
NorthCut Stump Grinding is a locally owned company serving White Bear Lake, 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 — backed by a 5.0 Google rating across 50+ reviews.
We specialize in one thing — stump grinding — so we can do it faster and more consistently than a generalist landscaper handling it as a side service.

White Bear Lake's mix of older lake-adjacent neighborhoods and newer development further from the water means stump size and job type vary more block to block here than in more uniformly aged suburbs.
TREE SPECIES & TIMINGNorway maple and green ash are common in White Bear Lake's older neighborhoods, with significant ash loss to emerald ash borer over the past decade contributing to a steady stream of removals and grinding requests.
Spring tends to be the busiest season here, largely tied to ash removals discovered as trees fail to leaf out. Booking in late winter, ahead of that rush, generally gets faster turnaround.
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 4–6", or 12–14" deep for new plantings and construction.
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Need it gone today? Text us a photo and we’ll 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 White Bear Lake property.
BEFORE THE JOB
Text a photo and your White Bear Lake 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 — your choice at booking. We do a final walkthrough and we’re gone.
LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
White Bear Lake's downtown along Washington Avenue has a genuine small-town feel, and the lake itself is a year-round gathering point for residents. The city's older residential streets, particularly those laid out before the 1960s, are lined with large trees that regularly come down to storm damage or age.
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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 White Bear Lake address to (612) 440-7641.
2. Get a flat quote. We reply with one price — 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 White Bear Lake citywide, including both established neighborhoods and newer developments. Same-week scheduling applies across the full city.
Most residential jobs in White Bear Lake run $200–$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 4–6 inches below grade. We go to 12–14 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 — 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 — most quotes back within hours. Minimum $175. Same-week service available.
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