Stump grinding
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Stump grinding
Stump grinding is the process in which the stump of a tree is ground down into tiny pieces using specialist machinery. The stump can even be ground down to a fine sawdust, which you can use to fill the hole or as mulch for your garden.
If you’ve got a tree stump in your garden, it can get in the way of you planting beds or laying turf down. If it’s contaminated, it’s best to get rid of it as soon as possible before it spreads disease to surrounding plants and trees. Most tree surgeons will be able to offer stump grinding at the same time as they fell a tree for you, but others don’t do it – so you might have to find another contractor to carry the job out for you.
Stump depth
It’s worth considering how deep you would like the stump ground to before the tree surgeon gets started. Most will be able to advise you on the best course of action, but generally if you want to lay turf you can grind to 8-10 inches (20-25cm). However, if you’re replanting or landscaping, you should allow for a depth of around 1 ft (30cm).
What to do with the sawdust/chips
What you do with the sawdust or chips left from the stump depends on what you plan to do with your garden. You could simply use it to cover up the hole left by the ground stump, or add it to your garden as mulch. But if you’re going to replant the area, it’s best to remove most of the sawdust and fill the hole with topsoil.
If you think a large amount of sawdust got mixed in with the existing soil, it’s worth adding a nitrogenous fertiliser before you plant to prevent issues with nutrient lockup.
Average Stump grinding cost
Average price per Stump grinding job in 2021
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Stump grinding installation cost in 2021
| Labour cost | £210 | |
| Material cost | £75 | |
| Waste removal | £15 |
Advantages for Stump grinding
- If the stump is diseased, removing it prevents disease spreading to other trees and plants and damaging the soil
- Allows the area to be clear for replanting with grass or flowers
- Removes an unsightly stump from your garden
- The debris from the stump is taken away leaving the area clear
Disadvantages for Stump grinding
- Other methods of 'rotting' the stump take a long time
- In some situations the stump may start to regrow
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29th July 2020
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25th February 2021
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Very quick responce
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29th January 2021
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Naeem S., HA1
22nd December 2020
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Based: in Grantham, NG31ROOF CARE UK is based in Grantham and have 103 positive reviews
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Frank N., NG5
20th October 2020
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Came and quoted and carried out the schedule as agreed.
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Based: in Cherstey, KT16Great Gardens is based in Cherstey and have 26 positive reviews
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Brenda M., KT3
5th August 2020
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The man I spoke to wanted to use a chemical to get rid of my stump and was not intere...
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13th September 2020
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Based: in Gloucestershire, GL7I am a family runed business professional and efficient for 30 years !
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Stephen B., SN6
28th August 2020
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Very professional and efficient job done despite pouring rain. Well done!
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Based: in Swansea, SA1HEARTWOOD TREE CARE is based in Swansea and have 14 positive reviews
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Annie B., SA15
12th August 2020
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Excellent service! Al did a fantastic job... Reducing size of large tree, pollarding,...
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Based: in Dartford, DA13CROWN TREE CARE is based in Dartford and have 54 positive reviews
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Louise N., ME3
27th July 2020
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They was very knowledgeable, polite and tidy. They got on with their job with no time...
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