Stump Grinding and Stump Removal in Essex, Hertfordshire and London
A stump left in the ground is a trip hazard, gets in the way of mowing and building, and can attract fungus. We grind it out below ground level so the space is usable again.
How it works
A stump grinder is a machine with a toothed cutting wheel that chips the stump away a little at a time, down below the surface and through the main roots around it. It is far quicker and less disruptive than digging a stump out, and leaves the ground level.
After the tree has gone
We grind stumps after our own removals, and for stumps left by somebody else. If a tree has been down for years and the stump is still there, it can almost always be ground out.
What you are left with
The hole is filled with the grindings, or the grindings are taken away and the hole backfilled with soil, ready for turf, planting or a patio. Tell us what is going there next and we will leave it accordingly.
What is included
- Stumps ground out below ground level
- Main surface roots ground out
- Narrow-access grinders for back gardens
- Old stumps from previous removals
- Grindings left as mulch or taken away
- Ground left level and tidy
Some of our work
What customers say
In their own words, from public reviews. Read more reviews.
“Excellent work done removing and shaping several trees in our garden. Arrived on time, explained everything clearly and completed the job safely and professionally. Very reasonable pricing and the garden was left spotless afterwards.”
Joshua KnoxJune 2026 
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Common questions about stump grinding & removal
How deep do you grind a stump?
Below ground level, deep enough for turf or planting to go over the top. If something more substantial is going there, like a patio or a shed base, tell us and we will go deeper.
Can you get a grinder into a back garden?
Usually, yes. Grinders come in sizes that fit through a standard side gate. If access is very tight, tell us when you call and we will look at it on the visit.
Will the stump grow back?
Some trees try to send up new shoots from roots left in the ground. Grinding takes out the stump and the main roots, which stops nearly all of it; any odd shoot after that can simply be cut off.
Got a tree that needs sorting?
Tell us what needs doing and Sam will come and look. The visit and the quote are free, and there is no pressure at the end of it.
- Free quote, with no pressure
- Qualified, insured arborists
- Everything cleared and taken away
- Open 24 hours for emergencies
Got a photo of the tree?
Send a few on WhatsApp. It helps Sam see what is involved before he comes out.
Send photos on WhatsAppRather talk it through?
Tell us what needs doing and Sam will come and look. The visit and the quote are free, and there is no pressure at the end of it.
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