eco-friendly Stump Grinding on the Sunshine Coast

Our qualified arborists grind and remove tree stumps across the Sunshine Coast and Noosa.

Grind My Stump
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LICENSED

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SUSTAINABLE

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INSURED

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LOCAL

common reasons for stump grinding

A tree stump on a grassy lawn.

Free up more yard space

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Remove backyard safety hazards

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Stop unwanted tree regrowth

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Enhance beauty & value of property

Ready to say goodbye to Your stump?

Provide more details about your stump/s and our licensed arborists will get back to you within one business day.

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We’ve helped hundreds of Sunny Coast

clients from the ground up.

  • Arlo and Charlie from Greenish Tree Care are friendly and co-operative. They worked very hard and did a great job in pruning back several medium sized trees for our block of Units. We asked that they be boxed in on all sides and that’s exactly what they did. They arrived dutifully on time, worked hard from start to finish and cleaned up afterwards. I highly recommend them.

    Mike, Sunshine Coast

  • Outstanding team! You cannot possibly find a better tree-trimming crew on the Sunshine Coast. Not possible. Diligent, professional, hard working and amazing attention to detail. Obviously highly recommend.

    Chris, Sunshine Coast

  • Arlo and his team were awesome!!! From the very beginning everything went smoothly. Always responsive to messages, very punctual and very cruisey. The trees we were having cut were very big and very close to the house 🙈 but came home to find everything was done perfectly and the yard fully clean! We were pleasantly surprised as we were dropping a lot of the branches just to be left. I would definitely recommend Arlo and his team for any tree work you need done.

    Simi, Sunshine Coast

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Our stump grinding Process

Whether you own a residential or commercial property in Noosa or the Sunshine Coast, our licensed arborists can quickly grind down your stump into organic mulch. Here’s what to expect from our professional stump and root grinding service.

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We assess the size, location, and species of the stump. Sometimes this is as easy as a few photos and a description.

1. Site Inspection

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2. Safe Grinding

Our crew uses precision grinding techniques to minimise disruption to surrounding areas.

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3. Clean-Up

We rake out debris and leave your property neat and tidy.

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4. Optional removal of mulch

The wood chips created can be left for you to reuse as mulch if desired or removed if requested.

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after your stump is gone

ALLOW TIME FOR ROOTS TO BREAKDOWN

Depending on the tree stump’s species and size, it can take some time for the roots to decompose, which can effect future planning of the area.

YOU’LL HAVE EXTRA MULCH TO MANAGE

Grinding creates a large amount of organic mulch. You can spread it around your garden, store it for later use, or arrange for it to be taken away.

GET ADVICE ABOUT REPLANTING

If you plan to replant a tree in the same area as your old stump, there may be some additional considerations such as how low the stump is ground, bringing in other soil and whether or not you should wait until the remaining roots have started to decompose.

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stump Grinding vs removal

Stump grinding shreds the stump down to below ground level, leaving the roots below the surface to naturally decay over time. This is a cost-effective and less invasive option for your property.

Stump removal takes the entire stump and root system out of the ground, which can be more labour-intensive. It generally requires an excavator, can leave a hole in the ground and usually adds tipping fees to the bill.

We can help you choose the best option for your property, budget, and future plans for the space.

More ways we can help your trees

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stump grinding FAQS

  • It’s vastly dependent on the size of stump(s) and stump grinder used.

    We have a range of stump grinders which all have their place depending on the location, access, amount and size of stump(s).

    A medium to large stump can take 30mins - 60mins, some larger stumps can take hours.

    A smaller stump can take as little as 30 seconds. Generally, we'll spend more time getting the machinery off and to the location of the stump and attempting to remove any rocks around the stump than we will grinding the stump itself.

  • Stump grinding costs anywhere between $50 and $1200 per stump.

    Stump grinders are fairly high on maintenance with the cutting teeth having to be changed or sharpened quite regularly. This is an inexpensive operation within itself. 

  • Yes, we certainly can.

    Bamboo isn't particularly hard to grind but depending on the variety of bamboo, it may still require some follow-up grinding or poisoning as some species have an extensive network of underground running roots that will re-shoot.

  • Yes, but likely not all.

    In my opinion, stump grinding should include (within reason) all above-ground or visible roots and the stump itself. As a minimum, we'll generally stump grind down enough to allow grass to regrow over the top without any troubles.

  • There are a variety of reasons to get tree stumps ground down.

    The two most common ones would be:

    • to eliminate any potential risk the stump may pose.

    • to reclaim more space on your property.

    Other reasons include increasing the aesthetics and value of your property, reducing the likelihood of termite activity near your house, making way for building works and replanting.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country, particularly the Kabi Kabi people and Jinibara people and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.