Service
Stump grinding
A stump left at ground level is a trip hazard, a regrowth problem, and a headache for whoever's laying lawn or paving over it later. We grind well below grade, every time, and leave the site ready for whatever comes next.
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What it is
Stump grinding mechanically removes a stump and the upper root system to a controlled depth below ground level — usually 300mm, deeper where you're paving or building. We bring the right machine for the access: narrow-access grinders that fit through a standard 760mm side gate, or larger tracked machines for rural and commercial work. Service lines are located before any grinding starts.
When you'd need it
A removed tree has left a stump that's tripping you up or sprouting regrowth
You're laying new lawn, paving, decking or driveway over the area
A stump is in the way of new planting or landscaping
Multiple stumps need clearing on a section before development
Our approach
A five-step process, every time.
- 01
Site visit to check access width, ground conditions and proximity to services.
- 02
Service line locating — we mark out water, gas, power and irrigation before we start.
- 03
Fixed-price written quote based on stump count, size and depth required.
- 04
Grinding to a minimum 300mm below grade, deeper for paving or building.
- 05
Backfill with mulch arisings, or full removal and topsoil top-up — your choice.
What's included in the price
- Site visit and access check
- Service line locating
- Fixed-price written quote
- Narrow-access grinder where needed
- Tracked grinder for larger rural sites
- Grinding to minimum 300mm below grade
- Mulch backfill of the void
- Sweep and tidy of surrounding area
- Removal of arisings on request
- Topsoil top-up on request
- Photo record of completed work
What you don't pay extra for
- Service line locating
- Mulch backfill
- Sweep and tidy
- Photo record for your files
FAQ
The questions we hear most.
Recent example
Five stumps cleared for a new lawn, Mt Albert
A client wanted a flat, plantable lawn where five small trees had been removed by a previous contractor. We located the irrigation lines, ground all five stumps to 350mm, removed the arisings, and topped the area up with topsoil. Lawn went down a fortnight later and you'd never know the stumps had been there.
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