The association establishes a defined program and shares the information with its members. Interested homeowners then work directly with Brown Bear for their estimate, approval, scheduling and payment. The HOA does not have to coordinate each property.

No. Preferred pricing is available only during an active program established in advance with an authorized HOA board member or property manager. Individual requests outside an active program receive standard residential pricing.

No participation minimum is required after an authorized program has been established. Concentrated scheduling helps reduce repeated travel and setup costs, but the first qualifying participating home still receives the established program pricing.

Yes. If you know the approximate stump count and sizes, submit them along with any available photos and access information. If you’re unsure—or the property has a large amount of stumps—we’re happy to review the site and provide a clear scope and estimate for association approval.

Estimates are based on the information, measurements, access, terrain, and visible site conditions available when prepared. If onsite conditions differ—including stump size or height, slope, restricted equipment access, embedded materials, extensive roots, or underground utility conflicts—the proposed scope or estimate may need to be revised. Any necessary change will be explained for association approval before the affected work proceeds.

Individual homeowners authorize and pay for work on their own property. The HOA or its authorized management representative approves and pays for work on association-owned property.

Pricing is based primarily on each stump’s widest ground-level flare, with consideration for quantity, stump height, access, terrain, extended roots and unusual conditions. Exact tiered pricing and any program promotion are confirmed when the HOA plan is established.

We establish a practical window with the HOA based on anticipated participation, required utility clearance, site readiness, availability and weather. Resident and common-area work may be coordinated together when practical.

Stump grinding is our current HOA program focus. As Brown Bear expands its land and lawn services or coordinates with qualified local providers, additional seasonal community programs may become available. Ask about current or upcoming options.

Before grinding, required utility-locate responses and available markings are reviewed. Because estimates are generally prepared before utility locating is completed, they assume no underground facility overlaps or conflicts with the stump or required grinding area. If later utility markings show such a conflict, the estimate may be revised. Brown Bear Land Services may also limit the grinding depth, modify the work area, postpone the work until the conflict can be resolved, or decline that stump. Safety and utility-clearance requirements take priority over the standard grinding depth.