You can always employ a local tree care expert if waiting weeks, working on it for hours, igniting fires, or running heavy equipment doesn’t appeal to you. Ask the tree removal firm to remove the trunk if the tree is already being chopped down. They will charge you an additional cost, but since you are already dealing with them, you might negotiate a reasonable price. Per stump, removal typically runs between $175 and $516. Measure the diameter of the stump and multiply it by $2 to $5 to get a reliable estimate. $326 is the average price for professional removal.