Tier 01
Small stumps
$150-$250
Diameter under 30 cm, ground flush to 200-300 mm below grade.
Stump grinding
Clean, complete stump removal below turf level.
Compact grinders that reach tight access sites — freeing your ground for replanting, paving, or new landscape work.
- AQF Level 5 Arborists
- $20M Public Liability
- 40+ Years Experience
- Free Quotes
Stump Grinding — at a glance
Stump Grinding on the North Shore, by the numbers.
- Typical cost range
- $120 – $450 per stump for residential jobs, access-dependent
- Grind depth
- Standard 150-300mm below grade; deeper available for replanting
- Minimum access width
- 900mm for wheeled grinders; narrower access via tracked machines
- Dial Before You Dig
- Filed on every job — electrical, gas, water, and fibre cleared pre-grind
- Typical timeline
- Same-day when bundled with tree removal; 3-5 days otherwise
- No council approval needed
- For stumps of already-approved tree removals
Our practice
Stumps gone, ground ready to replant.
A stump left in place is a trip hazard, a termite invitation, and a permanent block on new planting or paving. Our compact grinders reach through side gates, around pools, and into the tightest North Shore backyards — grinding the stump and major roots to 20–30cm below turf level.
We clean up every chip, fill the hole with topsoil on request, and leave the site ready for lawn, garden bed, or new hardscape.
What's included
Every stump, fully handled.
- 01
Below-turf grinding
Stumps ground 20–30cm below turf so you can replant or pave without interference.
- 02
Major root removal
Primary roots traced and ground where they interfere with future landscape plans.
- 03
Tight-access grinders
750mm-wide machines that fit through side gates and pool surrounds.
- 04
Mulch cleanup
All grindings raked, bagged, and removed — or spread on-site if you want free mulch.
- 05
Topsoil backfill
Optional fresh topsoil fill and rake so the site is ready for turf.
- 06
Underground scan
We check for services and underground obstacles before grinding starts.
- 07
Multi-stump pricing
Discount per stump when removing multiple on the same visit.
- 08
Same-day turnaround
Most residential stumps ground, cleaned up, and signed off within one visit.
- 09
Clean site finish
Site raked, driveway swept, gate closed — you shouldn’t know we were there.
How we work
Our stump grinding process.
Step 01
Quick site visit
We measure the stump, check access, and confirm no underground services.
Step 02
Firm quote
Flat pricing per stump with volume discount for multiple. Itemised, no surprises.
Step 03
Service check
We confirm Dial Before You Dig and any DBYD marks before the grinder starts.
Step 04
Grind day
The grinder goes in, the stump comes out to 20–30cm below turf, roots traced.
Step 05
Cleanup
Grindings removed or spread, optional topsoil fill, site raked and walked through.
We run a Dial Before You Dig check on every stump grind — electrical, gas, water, and fibre services are routinely under the root zone on North Shore heritage blocks.
Arborist team
Service note
Indicative pricing
Stump grinding pricing.
Cost scales with stump diameter and access. Volume discount applies to 3+ stumps on one visit.
Tier 02
Medium stumps
$250-$500
Diameter 30-60 cm, standard depth.
Tier 03
Large stumps
$500-$800
Diameter over 60 cm, deeper grind for replanting.
Tier 04
Multi-stump packages
$800-$1,200
Bundled rate for 3+ stumps on the same site.
Below-grade grinding with tight-access kit for backyard jobs. Pricing varies by stump diameter and depth.
Get an access quoteClient voices
What stump grinding clients say.
Three recent notes from North Shore families we worked with.
5 out of 5 stars
Grinding out three stumps in the back yard. Got three quotes, they were the middle one but seemed the most switched on. Turned up on time, did the job in a couple of hours, cleaned up after. Price was what we agreed on.
Robert H.
Lane Cove
5 out of 5 stars
Had a huge gum leaning over the back of the house that we'd been worried about for ages. John came out, talked us through the options, and his crew had it down in a morning. Fair price and they swept the deck on the way out which was a nice touch.
Sarah T.
Chatswood
5 out of 5 stars
Storm took out half our liquidambar Thursday night. Called first thing Friday, they had someone here before lunch. Blocked the driveway off, cleared the debris, left it tidy. Sent the quote through before they started which I appreciated.
Michael C.
Gordon
Why clients stay
Why the North Shore calls us for stumps.
Compact grinders, tight sites
Machines small enough for 750mm access gates — no lifting fences to get in.
DBYD on every job
Dial Before You Dig checks are automatic. Your services stay intact.
Cleanup included
Every chip raked or removed. Topsoil fill optional. Site walked before we leave.
Same-day turnaround
Most residential stumps ground, cleaned, and signed off on a single visit.
Volume pricing
Per-stump discount for 3+ stumps — common on recently cleared sites.
Heritage-block experience
Four decades on sandstone-cut heritage blocks and steep North Shore backyards.
Questions
Stump grinding — frequently asked.
20–30cm below turf level for standard residential stumps. Deeper on request if you’re planning a paving or foundation that needs more clearance.
Almost always. Our tight-access grinders fit through a 750mm side gate. We check access during the site visit so there are no surprises.
Your call — we remove everything in the truck, spread the grindings on-site as free mulch for your garden beds, or backfill the hole with topsoil (optional extra).
Small stumps under 30cm diameter typically $150–$300 each. Larger stumps $300–$700. Bundle of 3+ gets per-stump volume discount. Every quote is firm and itemised.
No — stump grinding on a stump from a previously removed tree is maintenance work and does not require a permit. If you need both the tree removed and the stump ground, we handle both under one TPO permit.
By suburb
Stump grinding across every North Shore suburb.
Pick your region for access notes and local scheduling availability.
01
Lower North Shore
The Lower North Shore spans harbour-side suburbs between North Sydney and Roseville, covering Mosman, Willoughby, Lane Cove and North Sydney council areas. It's one of Sydney's most established tree canopies with tight Tree Preservation Orders and heritage overlays.
25 suburbs
02
Upper North Shore
The Upper North Shore runs along the Pacific Highway ridge from Roseville to Wahroonga, all under Ku-ring-gai Council. The suburb is known for large leafy blocks, bushland interface zones, and some of the strictest tree-preservation rules in New South Wales.
17 suburbs
03
Hornsby Shire
Hornsby Shire covers the northern end of the train line from Beecroft through Hornsby and up to Mount Kuring-Gai, bordering Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. It's a high-canopy bushland interface council with extensive tree controls and asset protection zone requirements.
24 suburbs
04
Ryde District
The Ryde district straddles the Parramatta River from Gladesville through to North Ryde, all under City of Ryde Council. The area mixes mid-century residential with Macquarie Park commercial precincts and river-frontage properties.
14 suburbs
05
Hunters Hill & Lane Cove
Hunters Hill and Lane Cove councils cover peninsula suburbs between Lane Cove River and the Parramatta River. It's Sydney's oldest garden suburb area — Hunters Hill is the oldest garden-suburb municipality in Australia — with blanket heritage controls and significant tree canopy.
13 suburbs
Ready to start?
Ready to reclaim that patch of lawn?
Book a free site visit. Our team will measure, check access, and send a firm quote within 24 hours.