Stump grinding
Tree stumps ground out below ground level, the chippings dealt with and the area left ready to turf, plant or build on.
A stump left in the ground is a trip hazard, gets in the way of mowing and landscaping, and can send up new shoots for years. Grinding it out is quicker and far less disruptive than digging it out.
The grinder cuts the stump and the main roots away to below ground level, turning them into chippings. It works on stumps from old removals as well as trees we've just taken down.
What's included
- Grinding below ground level
- Deep enough for you to lay turf or plant over the area.
- Surface roots
- The main roots near the surface ground out as well.
- Chippings
- Used to backfill the hole, or taken away so you can top up with soil.
- Old and new stumps
- Stumps left by other contractors or from years ago, as well as fresh ones.
- Tidy finish
- The area raked off and left neat.
When to grind a stump
- You want to turf, plant or lay a patio where the tree was
- The stump is a trip hazard or gets in the way of mowing
- The stump keeps sending up new shoots
- You're clearing a site for building or landscaping
- An old stump is starting to rot and attract fungus
How the job runs
No surprises. Start to finish.
You know what is happening, when, and what it costs before any work starts.
Book a free quoteFree quote
Send us a photo or we'll come out to look at the stump, the access and anything buried nearby, then give you a free quote.
Booked in
On the day we check for pipes and cables, then grind the stump and main roots out to below ground level.
Cleared and tidy
The chippings are used to backfill or taken away, and the area is raked off and left tidy.
Customer reviews
What customers say about our stump grinding
Used Treemasters for stump grinding after removing two large conifers. Quick, clean and professional. The garden looks amazing now.
Questions about stump grinding
How deep do you grind?
Below ground level, deep enough to lay turf or plant over the area. If you're planning to build or lay a patio there, tell us and we'll talk through what's needed.
What about pipes and cables near the stump?
Let us know about anything you know is buried near the stump. We check before we start, and we'll take care around services.
Will the stump grow back?
Grinding removes the stump and the main roots near the surface, which stops most trees regrowing. A few species can still send up the odd shoot from roots further out, which are easy to deal with.
Can you get into my back garden?
Tell us about the access when you ask for a quote, including the width of any gate or passage, and we'll make sure we bring the right machine.
Get a free quote
Tell us about the job and we'll get back to you to arrange a visit.