Spokane tree stump carving
Have a standing stump in Spokane or the surrounding Inland Northwest? Aaron Chavez turns suitable trees into one-of-a-kind bears, owls, eagles, memorials, and landscape sculptures—designed for your property and carved on site.
Message Aaron about your project
A successful stump carving begins with sound wood and enough usable height and width for the design. Cracks, rot, root condition, access, nearby structures, and the way the trunk divides can all affect what is possible.
The strongest stump carvings use the natural movement of the trunk. A fork may become two owls, a broad face may hold a bear, and a knot or branch can become part of the final story.
Aaron works with homeowners, businesses, parks, and communities to develop designs that look intentional in their surroundings and remain visually strong from the most important viewing angles.
Small portable carvings often begin around $150 to $600. Medium custom pieces and many residential stump carvings commonly fall between $700 and $2,500. Large feature trees, multiple figures, deep relief, or highly detailed scenes can range from $3,000 to $10,000 or more.
These are planning ranges, not fixed quotes. Final pricing depends on stump size and condition, design detail, site access, travel, coloring, finish, cleanup, and installation needs. Send photos and measurements for an accurate project-specific estimate.
Aaron is based in Spokane and offers on-site stump carving throughout Spokane, Spokane Valley, and nearby Eastern Washington and North Idaho communities. Selected projects farther across Washington, Idaho, and Oregon are considered based on access, travel, schedule, and project scale.
Recent regional work
Every tree suggests a different solution. These recent projects show how forks, broad trunks, natural movement, and existing character can guide the finished design.
Customer proof
If I could give Aaron Chavez 10 stars, I would! He was amazing to watch as he turned a tree stump into art, and brought my eagle to life!
Frequently asked questions
No. The wood must be sound enough to hold the design. Aaron reviews photos, measurements, species, visible damage, and access before confirming that a stump is suitable.
The ideal height depends on the design. More usable wood creates more options, so contact Aaron before shortening the stump whenever possible.
Many residential stump carvings fall in the $700 to $2,500 planning range, while large or highly detailed feature trees may cost $3,000 to $10,000 or more. Wood condition, size, detail, access, travel, coloring, finish, and cleanup all affect the final quote.
Send clear photos from several sides, the stump height and diameter, your Spokane-area location, a wider photo showing access and nearby structures, the tree species if known, and the subject or story you have in mind.
Yes. Aaron serves Spokane, Spokane Valley, nearby Eastern Washington, and North Idaho, with selected travel projects considered throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Outdoor carvings benefit from appropriate finishes and periodic maintenance. Aaron can discuss coloring, sealing, placement, and care based on the wood and exposure.
Start with a conversation
Send photos, measurements, your location, and the idea you have in mind.