Tree stump grinding in Auckland
We grind stumps below ground level so you can plant a new garden, lay lawn or start landscaping.
What is stump grinding?
Stump grinding removes a tree stump by chipping it away below ground level, so nothing has to be dug out. It is the quickest and tidiest way to clear a stump from a lawn, garden bed or building site. Auckland Stump Removal uses grinders that can reach approximately 600mm below ground level where conditions allow, deep enough to replant in the same spot.
Who it’s for
- Homeowners with an old stump in the lawn or garden
- Properties where a tree has just been felled and the stump is left
- Anyone preparing a space for new planting, turf, paving or a garden structure
- Sections with several stumps, including large ones that need bigger machinery
How it works
Tell us about the stump
Call or send a quote request with your suburb, the size and number of stumps and how we can get to them. A close quote can often be given over the phone.
Agree the depth and finish
We talk through what you plan to do with the space, because that decides how deep we need to grind. You get a fixed quote before any work starts.
We grind the stump
The grinder chips the stump away below ground level. Most of the mulch is raked back into the hole and any extra can go on your gardens.
Equipment and access
- Portable 40kg Alpine Magnum for tight spots, which still handles large stumps
- Larger grinding machinery for big or multiple stumps where there is room
- Grinding to approximately 600mm below ground level where site conditions allow
What affects the price
- Number and diameter of the stumps
- Depth required (full depth is only needed for replanting in the same spot)
- Access to the stump
- Surface roots to be ground out
Most single residential stumps cost $150–$350 including GST. Quotes are free, and you get a fixed price before any work starts. See the full price guide.
Common questions about stump grinding
What is stump grinding?
Stump grinding uses a machine with a toothed cutting wheel to chip a tree stump away below ground level. The stump is turned into a mix of wood chips and soil, so nothing needs to be dug out or pulled. It is the quickest, least disruptive way to remove a stump from a lawn or garden.
Can you grind a stump below ground level?
Yes. Our machines can grind to approximately 600mm (about two feet) below ground level. That leaves plenty of room to replant in the same spot. If you are laying lawn or paving instead, that depth often isn’t necessary. Tell us your plans and we will suggest the right depth.
What happens to the wood chips after grinding?
Grinding always leaves some mulch-like material. We usually rake most of it back into the hole where the stump was, and any extra can be spread on nearby gardens. We don’t offer a mulch removal service, so the grindings stay on your property.
Can I plant in the same place after grinding?
Yes. When the stump is ground out to depth, the mulch mixed with soil is usually fine to plant straight into.
Will the tree grow back after the stump is ground?
No. Once the stump has been ground out, the tree won’t grow back from it.
Where we work
We focus on Auckland’s Eastern Bays and East Auckland, and work across greater Auckland.
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Get a free stump grinding quote
Tell us about your stump and where it is. We’ll get back to you to talk through access, depth and a fixed price.