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

The typical cost of Stump grinding is  around £280. However, costs vary based upon the location and the provider picked. The upper price range can be as high as £336.

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Stump grinding installation cost in your area 2023

Labour cost £210
Material cost £15
Waste removal £55
Time frame: 1 day

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

Stump grinding Manufacturers

Stump grinding FAQs

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Giles O., B49
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reasonable price, very good friendly and professional service

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Based: in Dartford, DA13

CROWN TREE CARE is based in Dartford and have 60 positive reviews

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Quick to respond and provided a good service and left everything clean and today

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Richard P., PE10
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Michael S., WF6
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Friendly reliable service

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Pamela B., S5
25th November 2021

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Helpful, friendly service, returned after problem arose

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Based: in Evesham, WR11

MB Treecare covers all types of tree work from light pruning to full removals and replanting.
We al...

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Bill P., B63
17th July 2021

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding in Halesowen

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Based: in Oakham, LE15

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Kerence C., CB23
29th January 2021

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This company was very prompt and realistic pricing

WALTER LEE

Based: in Grantham, NG31

WALTER LEE is based in Grantham and have 103 positive reviews

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Frank N., NG5
20th October 2020

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding in Nottingham

Came and quoted and carried out the schedule as agreed.

Great Gardens

Based: in Cherstey, KT16

Great Gardens is based in Cherstey and have 30 positive reviews

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Suzanne R., KT6
17th September 2020

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding in Surbiton

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S G TREE AND LANDSCAPES

Based: in Sandy, SG19

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Tobias W., SG17
13th September 2020

Tree Surgery | Stump Grinding in Shefford

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JM FENCING AND LANDSCAPING

86 review(s)
Based: in Farnham, GU10 1FD

Mitchell Landscaping have been established for 10 years, offering quality advice and services in landscaping, Gardening and Fencing. We pride ourselves in offering a prompt, efficient service and are always conscious of our customers needs. I alw...

CROWN TREE CARE

60 review(s)
Based: in Dartford, DA13 9NF

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15 review(s)
Based: in Watford, WD24 7LS

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90 review(s)
Based: in Salisbury, SP4 7GA

DW Tree Services based in Salisbury, offer services in Tree Surgeons. They have an average rating of 4.6566666666667 from 90 review(s). See their latest 5 star review below

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30 review(s)
Based: in Cherstey, KT16 0BH

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Holroyd Tree And Garden Services

71 review(s)
Based: in Bristol, BS40 8YL

At Holroyd Tree and Garden Services we provide a professional service in all aspects of Arboriculture and Garden Services. We take pride in our customer satisfaction and all work is carried out in accordance to British Standards. We ensure a h...

Tree Surgery North West

6 review(s)
Based: in Stretford, M32 9TE

Local, friendly and professional tree surgeons, we undertake all aspects of tree surgery and stump grinding.

J Lucas Treecare

63 review(s)
Based: in Chelmsford, CM2 8UN

We are a family-run business based in Chelmsford that specialises in all types of tree care. We have over 25 years of experience since our establishment in 1990, and are also fully NPTC qualified and insured. You can depend on us for the very highe...

Cortis Land and Tree Management

44 review(s)
Based: in Dingwall, IV78LU

Cortis Land & Tree Management is a family run tree surgery and landscaping company offering precise, professional and personable service to both individuals and commercial projects throughout Scotland.

Joseph Smith TA J & Son Tree and Landscapes

21 review(s)
Based: in Worcestershire, DY13 9RJ

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