Frequently Asked Questions

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Pricing depends on the stump's size, species, location, and access. Small stumps start around $120–$175, with larger or multiple stumps quoted individually. Free quotes available. Also see our cost estimator tool. We have a minimum fee of $285 

The size of the stump impact the pricing, measures from the widest part of the stump that is above ground. Other things that impact the pricing are the number of stumps. If there is clear access or not and species of the tree. 

Typically no, we leave the mulch in the area of the tree. This is great material for your garden. We can remove the mulch at additional cost. Please request this at time of booking. 

Typically yes, stump grinding is cheaper that stump removal. With stump removal using a digger / excavator you also need to pay for the stump disposal and backfilling the hole left by the stump with material / soil. 

Yes, no problem. Our main stump grinder is 900mm wide at its widest point. So we need 1 meter clear access to get to the stumps. If this doesn't work, we can also use smaller narrower stump grinders to grind the stumps. 

Yes a lot of gates are over 1 meter wide so we can fit through it no problem. If the gate is narrower than 1 meter we can use a smaller stump grinder. 

Yes, Stump X provides stump grinding services throughout South Auckland including Papakura, Takanini, Drury, Manurewa, Flat Bush, Pukekohe and surrounding areas. We regularly complete residential, commercial and development site stump removal projects across Auckland.  

Yes, Stump X provides stump grinding services throughout central Auckland including Mt Wellington, Remuera, Mt Eden, Onehunga, Mount Roskill, Ellerslie and surrounding areas. We regularly complete residential, commercial and development site stump removal projects across central Auckland.  

Yes, we can travel out of Auckland to Waikato, North Auckland for larger jobs. Please don't hesitate to get in touch. 

We will grind the stump down to between 75mm and 100mm below ground level. This gives you enough depth for topsoil and grassing after the stump has been ground down. We can grind the stump down deeper if required, this will be discussed at time of booking. 

Yes, for the plant to have enough depth this will normally mean the stump will need to be ground deeper than the normal 75mm to 100mm depth. We can grind down to 300mm below ground. 

Yes we work with commercial clients, schools, facility management teams to help them with stump removal on commercial properties. 

 Yes, on request we can provide health and safety paperwork as required. We have detailed task analysis to cover off all the risks on a stump grinding job to ensure the work if completed safely and efficiently. 

 We specialise in stump grinding and tree root removal for residential, commercial, and rural properties. Whether it’s a single small stump or multiple large stumps, we can handle it. 

 Yes. We carry full public liability insurance for peace of mind. 

You can send:

• A photo of the stump
   
• Diameter across the widest point
   
• Location & access notes
   

We’ll get back to you quickly with a firm price.

 Pricing depends on the stump's size, species, location, and access. Small stumps start around $120–$175, with larger or multiple stumps quoted individually. Free quotes available. Also see our cost estimator tool. We have a minimum fee of $285 

This will depend on our workload at time of booking, location and how big / small the job is. Normally jobs are completed within 1 week or less of booking confirmation. 

No, most of the time we complete the stump grinding without the home owner home or present as long we can access the property.