Stump Grinding Melbourne

When To Grind A Stump?

Tree stumps can be dangerous
Stumps damaged by termites or disease
Protect your home and plumbing from tree roots
Cleanliness
Decay and pests
Age of tree
Obstacle and hindrance

Cheap And Quick Tree Stump Grinding Service in Melbourne

We are a team of professional arborists and tree surgeons that have ground down and completely removed hundreds of tree stumps across Melbourne. With such extensive experience, our team of tree surgeons are well suited to remove any type of tree stump or provide grinding services in any type of setting or property.

Stump grinding eliminate trip hazards and provide a stable environment for property improvements.

Same Day Tree Works offers stand-alone tree stump grinding services along with a combo service that involves removing the tree and its trunk. You may have your reasons for removing the tree stump or grinding them and as experienced arborists, we understand the importance of removing them completely.
If tree roots and stumps are not removed in time, they may sit there and rot, which can cause a range of issues. For instance, the stump may become a home for ants, termites, and other pests. It can also get in the way of your landscaping and paving plans, or worse, it can trip children and adults alike.

Based on your needs and requirements, we can remove stumps from the ground level and even remove roots and stumps along with the debris below the ground level. We are more than pleased to provide our service in the suburbs of Melbourne, Templestowe, Eltham, Doncaster, Balwyn, Greensborough and many more. Equipped with state-of-the-art grinders and other types of machinery, no root or stump is off-limit to us.

Stump Removal VS Stump Grinding - What's the difference?

As a reputable stump removal company local to Melbourne, we have come across many clients who were divided between removing and grinding a tree stump.

However, to make a choice, we would require some information about the tree stump and your objective behind removing it. Before digging deeper into these factors, let us first share what both processes involve.

Stump Removal:
This process involves completely removing the stump from the ground using a crane or heavy-duty vehicle. Before removing the trunk, its root system is mapped out, and its connection with the roots is severed.

Stump Grinding:
This is a relatively straightforward process whereby a grinder is used to shred and grind the tree stump into chips and mulch. Based on the user’s requirement, the grinders can grind the tree stumps above and below the ground level to a certain level of depth. After the grinding, the ground is covered with mud, letting the trunk and its roots rot under the ground.

Stump Grinding or Removal - Which is better?

Removing a stump is labour-intensive work as it requires mapping out the root system, cutting them and then using cranes or heavy machinery to pull out the trunk. This is not a straightforward job, and because there is no way for the arborists to understand the tree’s underground root system, it can take hours longer than the estimated time. While this process is relatively less time-consuming for young trees, this can be a complicated and taxing task for older trees.

Stump grinding is usually the chosen method, as it allows the equipment to grind into the stump or root.

The pros and cons of Stump Removal are:

Pros

There is no decaying of roots in stump removal.
Stump removal is environmentally friendly.
There is less than zero possibility of new sprouts.
The process is not labour-intensive.

Cons

The process involved may take a bit longer as the removal has to be done from the depth.
Stump removal can cost you a bit more than stump grinding.
A small pit-like structure can be formed on the ground, but that is taken care of by filling it with required soil and manure.
The process is not labour-intensive.

Compared to complete removal, stump grinding is relatively less labour and time-intensive. However, as the stump takes a long time to decay, it can potentially invite insects like beetles, termites and other wood-seeking pests.

The pros and cons of Stump Grinding are:

Pros

The process involved is fast
It is not labour-intensive
After completion of the work, no gaping hole is left
It is very environmentally friendly
The remains of the stump or the debris are considered ideal for mulching
It is less costly when compared to stump removal

Cons

With this process, there is a possibility of eventual sprouts
The roots after the grinding can decay

Our Stump Removal Process

The process for stump removal includes

Step 1

Step 1: We Dig To Loosen Up The Roots

Digging around the stump reveals the roots, making it easier to remove them quickly. After digging, we expose all of the major roots around the stump’s circle with our equipment. The larger the tree stump becomes, the easier it is to remove after the digging.

Step 2

Step 2: Cut Up The Roots

Depending on the size of the roots, we break them up into tiny pieces with instruments like chainsaws, axes, loppers, and heavy equipment vehicles. The remaining embedded bits are then wrested out of the soil using hoes. This makes removing the stump in the later stage effortless.

Step 3

Step 3: The Final Process Of Pulling Or Extracting

Once we’ve removed most of the roots, we begin lifting the stump out of the soil. We continue removing it until it’s gone. It is easy to extract the enormous tree stump using a large shovel or a grub hoe once all the roots have been removed. Finally, we cut up all the wood and put it in your compost pile, followed by loam or sawdust to fill in the gaps. This is critical to avoid any damage to the yard.

Our Stump Grinding Process

Step 1

Step 1: Grind

For the process of stump grinding, we locate a stump grinder that is capable of grinding huge tree stumps and their root systems to a depth of at least one foot beneath the Earth.

Step 2

Step 2: Shovel

After that, the stump and its roots are taken care of. We also make sure to shovel any residual debris out of the area.

Step 3

Step 3: Clean Up

To restore the flat ground, we tidy up the area and plug the hole with the remaining debris and required soil. This clean-up process is critical since failing to take care of the hole might result in a significant dent in the Earth, which can bring a slew of difficulties in the future.

Stump Grinding Cost in Melbourne

Same Day Tree Works offer the lowest pricing and tremendous service for our clients. We feel that the most beneficial way to do business is to provide reliable and first-class service to our loyal clients and gain new customers through recommendations from existing ones.

Because we primarily operate on a word-of-mouth basis, this allows us to provide you with high-quality stump removal as well as stump grinding services at a lower rate.

Our team never compromises on quality for a lower price. Before determining the amount or price, we assess the landscape and check the tree along with the stump. This allows us to evaluate the time and effort required to safely grind the tree and offer you the most accurate removal quotation.

Various factors that can affect the cost are mentioned below:

The cost of grinding the stump along the boundary of the property; including pathways or driveways, will be somewhat higher than the standard cost.
More time and possibly equipment will be required if trees have grown in the pathways near fences, raised garden beds or utility services, thereby increasing the cost.
We strive to give you the lowest price possible while providing you with the highest quality service.

Professional assessment

Our professional stump removal services involve stump grinding. Our professional stump removal process includes grinding the stump itself and grinding an additional 150mm – 200mm of surrounding ground to reach the root. If necessary, we will also grind even larger areas to remove unsightly or annoying surface roots. Stump removal machines are available in different sizes for removing small to large stumps.

We use the mulch created by grinding the stump to fill the hole after grinding it. Eventually, the stump mulch will settle back into the ground, which even nourishes the soil. The ground stump mulch can be removed and replaced by topsoil and seed in addition to the mulch removal charge ( if required to be taken from the property).

State of the art technology

The equipment for removing tree stumps has come a long way. In the past, trees were generally cut in the winter when farm work wasn’t as pressing. By spring, the stumps would be dug up after the frost had melted. For digging purposes, men would dig around stumps and cut off roots using small tools. Two-bit axes were used to break rocky soils, chop roots, and break rock obstacles along the path.

A complex process, digging stumps was especially difficult with oaks, which have stubborn roots. Eventually, stump pullers became popular, while a roller and cable system and a horse were used to remove stumps. At that time, huge amounts of horsepower allowed many stumps to be pulled out of the ground.

Alternatively, dynamite was sometimes used to blow up stumps! That turned out to be dangerous, as you might expect.A tree stump can be removed today with stump choppers, grinders, and chemicals which do not break the backs of our team. Other than that, technological advancements have made stump removal more convenient and safe for all involved.

Certified Arborists

The professional arborist team at SDTW specialises in stump grinding, with a passion for their work. We can assure you our arborists are knowledgeable about stump removal.

The arborists here at Same Day Tree Works know the perfect time to plant trees and the best conditions, such as soil type and depth, growing space, and lightning, resulting in healthy trees.

Our arborists can provide you with professional guidance for Tree care, pruning, and grinding stumps to prevent emergencies with trees falling on buildings, cars, and the surrounding areas during storms.

We can assure you that our arborists understand the basics of stump grinding and removal, plus more. Stump removal is determined according to the Tree Assessment, which arborists use. Their expertise in removing and disposing of trees makes them experts in the field.

Areas We Service

Same Day Tree Works is a family owned and operated local tree services and tree removal company here in Melbourne.

Melbourne

City of Casey

Stonnington Surburbs

Morning Peninsula

Whitehorse City Suburbs

Kingston Suburbs

Bayside

Boroondara Suburbs

Knox Suburbs

Glen Eira Suburbs

Monash City Suburbs

Yarra Ranges Suburbs

Port Phillip Suburbs

Yarra City Council Suburbs

Banyule Suburbs

Why we are the top choice in Tree Removal in Melbourne

Our expert team of arborists have over a decade’s experience performing tree removal services. We are committed to providing Melbourne with safe and state of the art tree removal, and are experienced working on residential, commercial, strata, school and government dwellings. Each tree removal is undertaken with the utmost care and attention so your space can be safe, functional and aesthetically pleasing.

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Testimonials

Here's what our happy clients have to say...

We had Chewy and the team visit last week to trim a very large tree and also do some hedging. I could not recommend them more highly. Wow what a team! From the minute we booked through their office with Kelsey the process was so fast, efficient and incredibly professional!! On the day the team were so friendly and the communication is excellent. Thanks so much we would not book anywhere else now we have found you guys. Best job ever!!!

Deb Sorani

SDTW were a delight to deal with. From the telephone greeting at my initial enquiry, to the recce visit for job quotation, to the actual works on-site I very much appreciated the manner in which SDTW conducts its business. The job was done promptly and customer communication was first class from go to whoa. On-site work was quick and efficient. Much care was taken to avoid damage to plants neighbouring the specimens to be removed. Terrific cleanup. For future work I will book them without hesitation.

Tube Alloys

WE had tree works remove a palm tree and were very impressed with the job .the team was very efficient the price was great they cleaned up after the job and they were a very friendly group. we would highly recommend them. alastair chisholm

Alastair Chisholm

Our job consisted of several trees on a tight block which were removed professionally and competently. Our process for tree removal was over the duration of 3 months. Throughout that period from quotation, council application, council re-planting application and works; Kelsey, Chewy and their team were with us every step of the way. The works were completed swiftly, effectively and with only praise from neighbours.

Drue Newcomb

They turned up on time and did an amazing job. Nothing was too difficult and they were friendly and very professional. Highly recommend them and their service.

Anthony Barro

Joe, Chewy and the boys were great. Prompt, easy to deal with and nothing was too much trouble. They did a great job with the trees and I was pretty fussy! The thorough clean up was appreciated too. I’d highly recommend the team.

Rae Jones-Evans

So happy with the service from Kelsey in the office to the guys that came and helped us cut back my neighbours tree. They were so fast and left the place clean and tidy. Kelsey has been such a help with all the admin and quotes so we would highly recommend going through same day tree works for affordable great service.

Stacey

Same Day Tree Works responded, quoted and completed our job within 24 hours of my initial call. Joe and the crew were prompt and efficient. They pruned our medium to larger flowering gum to shape and trimmed our Kunzea trees along our boundary. The team were very responsive to our requests and cleaned up well. We would have no hesitation in recommending this business.

Alison Shelton Agar

Same Day Tree Works were prompt, efficient and reasonably priced. Removed our storm damaged palm and trimmed overhanging foliage from neighbours tree and left the site clean and tidy. Would definitely use their services again.

Alan Hampson

The team from Same Day Tree Works provided an exceptional service. They were most helpful in their guidance on how to best care for and prune the trees. Their work on the three large trees was excellent, showing much care for the trees and also for safety of the team and to minimise any impact on surrounding garden or neighbours. The trees now look balanced and beautiful!

Stephen Abrahams

I first hired Tree Works to remove a dead tree from my home a couple of years ago. Recently I hired them to trim my hedges, and they did an excellent job! They were punctual and professional. My yard was spotless and they also cleaned up the surrounding neighbors’ areas. I’m very impressed with their work and would definitely recommend Tree Works to anyone in need of hedge trimming or tree removal! They will be my regular go to for my hedge trimming,

Elizabeth Sutanto

I'm very happy with the service provided by Same Day Tree Works. The men who trimmed my 20ft high hedges yesterday did a fantastic job. They were friendly, courteous and efficient and the clean up was excellent - they left no trace whatsoever of leaves and branches afterwards. I highly recommend this professional service.

Sally Hughes

Same Tree Works is a very reputable company. From admin staff on the phone to the arborists and the lopping team, they are pleasant, communicate well and respectfully, are very helpful and do a great clean up. They offered to do a few extra jobs plus cut the wood for us to keep for our fireplace, then stacked it for us. Highly recommended.

Susan Crocker

Quick and tidy work within 1 hour of work for a decent backyard tree trimming and removal. Will definitely recommend to others who need similar work. Charge reasonable price as well.

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Great Company and all the staff are good to deal with. They turned up on time and ensured that all works were performed to my satisfaction. They did a great job at a fair price. I would recommend Same Day Tree Works to anyone looking to get any tree trimming works.

Ross Petousis

Excellent service from Same Day Tree Works! Same Day Tree Works removed a palm tree from my property, and I’m really happy with the result. The team arrived exactly when they said they would, worked quickly and carefully, and left everything clean and tidy. I also asked if they could trim some palm branches from my neighbour’s tree that were hanging over my roof — and they kindly did it for free! It’s rare to find such reliable, efficient, and generous service these days. Special thanks to Ciara from the office — I was booking and communicating with her by phone and email. She was very understanding, responded promptly to every inquiry, and reassured me about the job, as I was a bit worried about potential damage to my property. Big thanks to the whole team — highly recommended!

Mark Rapoport

We have used these guys for years and they always do a great job. They work well together as a team to ensure the job is done as requested. We will continue to use them and can highly recommend them to others.

Michelle

Great Service from start to finish by all concerned. The quality of work was great and when they left the yard was a lot cleaner that before they started. We will be getting them back to work at our house and recommend them Cheers

Janine and Trevor Hookey

I had the pleasure of having Jordon from Same Day Tree Works remove a tree for me today in my apartment court yard and I was incredibly satisfied. Jordon was very efficient with his work - he completed the job at a very high standard, whilst also getting rid of the branches and any debris that remained. He was incredibly polite in his interactions and checked with me that I was happy upon conclusion. Similarly, I also had the pleasure of communicating with Ciara to organise this appointment and she was always absolutely lovely, and worked with me to arrange a time that suited my schedule. It’s so rare these days to have such great customer service so I am absolutely thrilled - I will definitely be a returning customer.

Molly Louise

Marshall and his team from Same Day Tree Works were amazing, the team were very friendly and professional. They worked really hard to complete all the work in a timely fashion including an excellent clean up. We were extremely happy with the completed work which involved removal of some small trees and a lot of pruning of established trees.

Eric Reynolds

Same Day Tree Works has done a great job removing a tall tree right beside the fence and left the place clean and tidy. They also communicate very well through the whole process.

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