Service
Stump grinding
We grind stumps to 300–400 mm below ground level, deep enough to lay turf, plant a garden bed or pave over. A typical backyard stump takes about half an hour to an hour. The grindings can stay as mulch or we take them away. We grind stumps left by other contractors too, not just our own.
- Depth
- 300–400 mm below ground
- Typical time
- 30–60 minutes a stump
- Old stumps
- Yes, anyone's
- Quotes
- Free, no obligation
Why grind a stump rather than dig it out
Digging out a big stump means excavating a hole wider than the root plate, often with a machine, and it disturbs everything around it. Grinding works from the top down and only removes the stump and the top of the main roots, so paths, fences and garden beds nearby are left alone. The roots left deeper in the soil break down over the following years.
What to know first
- Buried services: tell us about irrigation, stormwater or cables you know are near the stump.
- Suckering species: some trees send up new shoots from their roots after the stump is gone. We’ll tell you if yours is likely to.
- Settling: the hole is back-filled with grindings, which settle as they break down. If you’re turfing straight away, top up with soil first.
How it works
What happens, step by step.
No surprises on the day. You'll know what we're doing and why before we start.
Send us a photo
A photo with something for scale (a spade, a shoe) plus the access width is often enough to quote a stump.
We check for services
Before grinding we check for pipes, cables and irrigation near the stump, and ask you about anything you know is buried there.
Grind
The grinder chews the stump and main roots into chips, working down to 300–400 mm below the surface.
Mulch or take it away
The grindings can be left in the hole or spread as mulch, or removed. Tell us which you want.
Price guide
What it usually costs.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Single small stump | $ – $ |
| Large stump or several stumps | $ – $ |
A guide only. Every job is quoted on site, free and with no obligation. See what affects the cost.
Our work
Photos of our work.
Clean-up at a commercial site
Branches go straight through the chipper; the site is swept before we leave.
Crane over a hedge and footpath
Crew unloading from the barge
Questions
Stump grinding: common questions.
How deep do you grind?
300–400 mm below ground level. That's deep enough for turf, garden beds and most paving.
Will the tree grow back?
Most eucalypts and ornamental trees won't regrow once the stump is ground this deep. A few species, such as camphor laurel, privet and some wattles, can sucker from roots left in the ground, and we'll tell you if yours is one of them.
How wide does the access need to be?
Tell us the narrowest point of the side access when you ask for a quote. Most suburban side paths are fine.
Do I need council approval to grind a stump?
No. Once a tree has been legally removed, grinding its stump doesn't need approval.
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