Stump Grinding Services
Shane’s Trees
The safe and efficient removal of tree stumps & roots has been one of our Stables for almost 40 years!
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After a tree has been dismantled, the property owner has to decide what they wish to do with the remaining tree stump and root system. While there are a number of different methods that relate to tree stump removal, by far the most common way is to arbor the remaining root system with a Stump Grinding Machine.
What is a Stump Grinding Machine & How Does it Work?
A stump grinder, also known as a stump cutter, is a powerful machine designed to remove tree stumps by grinding them into small wood chips. It employs a rotating cutting disc equipped with sharp, durable teeth—often made of tungsten carbide—to chip away at the wood. The cutting wheel’s movements are typically controlled by hydraulic cylinders, allowing it to move laterally and vertically to grind through the stump .
Stump grinders come in various models and versions, covering a power range from 70 to 300 horsepower. Some are standalone machines, while others are attachments for tractors, excavators, bob cats, and other construction equipment. Vertical stump grinders are commonly used in forests and for the maintenance of green areas; they can destroy an entire root of 50 cm (20 in) in diameter to more than one meter deep in 30 seconds .
Stump grinding is typically performed by professional arborists or landscapers, but stump grinders can also be rented for personal use. Proper operation is crucial to ensure both efficiency and safety, and professionals often coordinate with utility companies to identify and mark underground utilities that may be affected during the grinding process
Why stump grinding over other stump removal techniques?
Most people would be surprised to know just how large the underground root system of the tree they just removed actually is. The sheer size of most root systems means that an usually large hole would have to be created to extract it and large expensive machinery such as excavators and cranes would be required.
By todays standards, stump grinding offers significant speed and cost advantages over complete stump removal, as well as improved access for the machine and reduced disturbance to surrounding vegetation and landscaping.
Even healthy-looking trees can pose a problem. The roots of a tree can spread far beyond its branches, which can cause underground problems that may affect your foundation, driveways, and underground pipes. Root systems that stretch beneath buildings or infrastructure can lead to cracks and other significant problems that may be costly to repair. Removing trees early will prevent these and keep your landscaping in one piece.
Benefits of Stump Grinding
the below list shows a quick overview of why most customers choose stump grinding as their preferred option for stump removal...
- Fastest Method: The stump start disappearing as soon as it contacts the arbor wheel. Typical time can be from 1-4 hours for most size stump removals.
- Access Friendly: The bigger the machine the faster the removal, but bigger machines have less access. Most stumps can be accessed quickly with a small stump grinding machine, where bigger excavators would not be able to go.
- Cheapest Method: Fast turnaround times and a relatively small machine makes stump grinding many times more cost efficient than using other techniques
- Removes Trip Hazard: Tree roots and stumps above ground level leave trip hazards. The stump grinder gets the roots below the surface and the remaining holes a filled with the left over woodchip / sawdust created by the machine
- Small Footprint: Relatively small stump grinding machines cause little disturbance to the surrounding landscape vs
Stump Grinding FAQ’s
The cost of stump grinding is directly related to the size and access considerations of the stump but for most common size stumps this is usually around $300-$600 for complete removal. Obviously, bigger stumps will cost more money, but you can actually find an accurate stump grinding price calculator right here on our website.
Most stump grinding jobs will take between 30 minutes to 4 hours, generally speaking. The size, species and ease of access of specific jobs will determine ultimately how long it takes.
Grinding stumps along Australia’s east coast
With almost four decades in the arboriculture industry, Shane’s trees has continued to grow our operations. Initially providing stump grinding in Sydney, we now also provide the same services from Wollongong all the way up the east coast to Newcastle, Byron bay, Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Complimentary Stump Grinding Quote
One of our friendly team members will get back to you before you can say ‘timber’!
Some factors that might affect your quote…
The size of your stump. Generally, the bigger it is, the longer it takes to remove – and the more space vegetation takes up in our trucks!
Ease of access. Trees around properties with steep embankments are often difficult to load onto vehicles.
Equipment needed. Certain projects require the use of barges, cranes and even helicopters which may be reflected in your quote.
