By HomeGuide's national figures, stump removal averages $100 to $400 and house demolition $6,000 to $25,000. Around Cheyenne, demolition is often old farm buildings, cellars and foundations.
The costs quoted on this page are national ranges published by HomeGuide, and none of them is our price. Frost depth, caliche, swelling clay, access and the long hauls of rural Wyoming all change a Cheyenne job. We read the HomeGuide pages in October 2026.
What does stump removal cost near Cheyenne?
Stump removal averages $100 to $400 per stump, per HomeGuide. Grinders charge $2 to $6 per inch of stump width and set minimums of $80 to $160. Pulling a stump with a backhoe runs $80 to $190 each, with a backhoe minimum of $150 to $350.
Should stumps be ground down or dug out?
Under grass, a ground stump is fine and costs less; where a building will sit, the stump should be dug out. Under a slab, a shop or a drive, the stump and main roots should come out so the ground does not settle later.
What about 20 stumps from a windbreak, or one huge old cottonwood?
For a batch like 20 stumps from a windbreak, HomeGuide lists the first stump at $120 to $400 and each extra one at $30 to $60, so a batch costs far less per stump than one alone. A huge stump, such as an old cottonwood, runs $300 to $800 to grind. When a whole windbreak comes out, digging every stump with an excavator is often simpler.
Can brush and trees be burned or buried on my property?
Burning depends on county rules and fire restrictions, which are common in dry, windy months in Wyoming, so check with the county or fire district first. Brush buried under a future pad rots away and leaves the ground sinking. Chipping or hauling is safer.
Can you dig out boulders, caliche or buried concrete?
Yes, an excavator removes boulders, hard caliche, old footings and buried concrete, with a breaker when needed. HomeGuide puts rock removal at $50 to $200 per cubic yard when it stays on site and $220 to $250 when hauled away.
What does it cost to tear down an old barn, shed or garage?
Tearing down a detached garage or similar outbuilding costs $1,000 to $5,000 in HomeGuide's figures, including the slab and the haul. Old barns cost more by size, and utilities are shut off and capped first.
What does it cost to demolish a house in Cheyenne?
House demolition costs $4 to $10 per square foot, or $6,000 to $25,000 on average, in HomeGuide's national figures, and up to $25 per square foot with asbestos or lead. Inside Cheyenne, permits come through the city's Building Permitting and Licensing Division, and in the county through Laramie County. HomeGuide puts a demolition permit at $100 to $450 nationally; the local office sets the real fee.
| House size | HomeGuide national range |
|---|---|
| 1,500 sq ft | $6,000 to $15,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $8,000 to $20,000 |
Want a price for your own place? Call or text (307) 317-7006, and after a site visit we put the scope and the cost on paper.