Stump grinding

Stump Grinding Invoice Template (Free)

By ShowTheReceipts · Updated

Short answer

A stump grinding invoice needs each stump priced per stump or by diameter, cleanup and debris haul-away itemized separately, and any access or hard-to-reach fee broken out — plus the job date, property address, and payment terms. Copy the template below, or use invoicing software that builds it from the quote.

What belongs on the invoice

  • Business name and contact info
  • Customer name and property address
  • Job date
  • Line items — stumps (per stump or by diameter), cleanup/haul-away, access fee
  • Subtotal, any tax, and total due
  • Payment terms — due on receipt
  • Payment method(s) accepted

The template

[Your Business Name]
[Address] · [Phone] · [Email]

Invoice #____        Date: __________
Bill To: [Customer Name]
Property: [Address]

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Description                              Amount
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Stump grinding — [# / total diameter]    $______
Cleanup / chip haul-away                 $______
Hard-to-reach / access fee               $______
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Subtotal                                 $______
Tax (if applicable)                      $______
Total Due                                $______

Payment due on receipt. Accepted: [cash / card / Venmo / etc.]
Thank you for your business!

Why diameter pricing pays off

A per-inch rate is the fairest way to price a mixed job — and the easiest to defend. The customer can see the big stump cost more because it’s bigger, not because you guessed.

Skipping the copy-paste

A blank template works, but it’s one more thing to fill in between jobs. Invoicing software with your rates saved builds this invoice in one tap, with a payment link so you’re paid before you load up.

Frequently asked questions

Per stump or by diameter?

By diameter is fairer across mixed jobs — a 30-inch stump is far more work than a 6-inch one. A per-inch rate keeps big and small stumps priced consistently on the same invoice.

Should haul-away be separate?

Yes. Grinding leaves a pile of chips; hauling them off is extra labor and disposal. Itemizing it lets a customer who wants to keep the mulch skip the charge.

When should I invoice?

On completion, before you leave. It's single-visit work, so invoicing and taking payment on-site closes the job in one trip.

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