Stump removal averages $100 to $400 and house demolition $6,000 to $25,000, by HomeGuide's national figures. Baltimore's alley garages and Piedmont boulders are two of our most common removals.
The costs shown here are national ranges that HomeGuide publishes, not our own prices. In Baltimore, boulders, groundwater, alley access and haul distance are what really set a job's cost. Figures checked October 2026.
What does stump removal cost?
By HomeGuide's national count, stump removal costs $100 to $400 per stump on average. Grinding is $2 to $6 per inch with $80 to $160 minimums; digging with a backhoe is $80 to $190 each with a $150 to $350 minimum.
Should I grind the stump or dig it out in Baltimore?
Grind a stump under lawn; dig it out under a slab, footing, drive or pool, so rotting roots do not leave a hollow.
What about 20 stumps or one huge oak stump in Baltimore?
Each extra stump is cheaper: HomeGuide shows the first at $120 to $400 and the rest at $30 to $60 apiece. A huge oak or tulip poplar stump is $300 to $800 to grind.
Can I burn or bury brush on my property?
Open burning is restricted by Maryland air rules and local fire codes, and generally not allowed in the city or the denser parts of the counties, so check first. Buried brush rots and leaves the ground to sink, so it is a poor choice. Mulch or haul it.
Can an excavator remove boulders or buried concrete in Baltimore?
Yes. Piedmont boulders, old foundations and buried concrete come out with an excavator and, when needed, a breaker. HomeGuide puts rock removal at $50 to $200 per cubic yard on site and $220 to $250 hauled off.
What does it cost to tear down a shed or barn in Baltimore?
A detached garage, shed or small barn costs $1,000 to $5,000 to take down, slab and debris included, on HomeGuide's demolition page. Alley garages in the city are common. Power must be cut off first.
How much does it cost to demolish a house in Baltimore?
To demolish a house costs $4 to $10 per square foot, or $6,000 to $25,000 on average, per HomeGuide, and up to $25 per square foot with asbestos or lead. In the city, the razing permit goes through DHCD's ePermits system; in Baltimore County, through Permits, Approvals and Inspections.
| House | HomeGuide national range |
|---|---|
| 1,500 sq ft | $6,000 to $15,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $8,000 to $20,000 |
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