How Much Does Stump Grinding Cost?

If you have ever had to deal with a fallen tree on your property, you might be well-versed with the stress that a tree stump can bring. Not only can they take up space, look unsightly and house all kinds of nasty creatures, but stumps are a concerning trip hazard.

The best solution is to remove the stump, but there are a few things to consider first. Is stump removal what you want, or are you considering stump grinding instead? Moreover, how much does stump grinding cost if you decide to take that approach?

This article is going to determine how much stump grinding costs and highlight the differences between stump grinding and stump removal.

Stump grinding and stump removal provide similar end results but they go about it differently. It is important to consider which approach best suits your needs, as there are differences in the environmental impact of the job and the price, too.

Stump removal is a catch-all term for the process of removing a tree stump from the ground. There are many different ways to remove a stump including poison, fire or forced extraction. Many of these options are bad for the environment, however.

Stump grinding is a specific type of stump removal that employs a specialised machine that grinds the stump down to ground level, or even below it. These machines are known as stump grinders and they use sharp blades to remove wood but leave the tree roots to naturally decay.

The cost of stump grinding is variable depending on the situation. There are a number of factors that go into the final pricing of a stump grinding project, including:

• Cost of the machinery used
• The type of tree stump being removed (hard trees such as ironbark are more difficult to remove so cost more)
• The time taken to grind down the stump (again, hard trees take longer so prices go up)
• The ease of access onto the property
• Impediments or risks surrounding the tree stump such as rocks
• The number of crew members required

On average, stump grinding costs around $150 to $200 in Australia. This does not factor in the above considerations, however, so that would be the bare minimum you would expect to pay. The job itself usually takes around 30 minutes to complete if there are no major issues.

If you have a troublesome tree stump that needs to be removed from your property, contact our specialists today at Barlow's Tree Services to discuss your needs further.