It is possible to remove smaller tree stumps yourself, however, there are many reasons against it as follows:

• If removing the stump by hand, the Physio/Massages/Chiropractor will probably cost more than hiring a professional stump grinder in the long run.
• A stump grinder is a powerful machine that uses a rotating disc covered in sharp, tungsten teeth to grind the stump down into a mulch. It is a dangerous piece of machinery so hiring a stump grinder could significantly injure you or someone else if operated by the inexperienced.
• If not used correctly, the hired stump grinder could cause damage to your property.
• Depending on the type and size of stump being removed, the teeth of the machine can be easily worn, which may need to be paid for when returning a hired stump grinder.
• On top of the cost of the stump grinder hire, there is the cost of the fuel in your car to tow the machine to your home and then back to the hire company.
• The fuel in the hired stump grinder has to be returned to the hire company full of fuel.
• Hire stump grinders are generally only small horse power machines that have to be manually pivoted to grind out stumps, which will cost hours of time and usually cause a back ache.

Your time is valuable. Affordable Stump & Grind will arrive on time and leave your property clean and tidy once the job is completed.  Save time, the hassle and impact on your body by calling Affordable Stump & Grind to remove your stump – 0438 007 984.

Understandably, this is one of the most frequently asked questions. However, every stump removal job is different; meaning the cost varies. Varying factors of the stump to be considered include; location of stump and access to it, species, age, size and depth required to be ground below ground level. Call Affordable Stump & Grind on 0438 007 984 to obtain a free no obligation quote.

When left to rot, many stumps will not actually die. Some trees have troublesome root systems that can cause great damage to your garden, hence the importance of engaging Affordable Stump & Grind to remove the stump professionally. Stumps need to be completely removed in order for regrowth not to occur. The machine grinds the stump down to 400mm below ground level into mulch and once the stump has been removed, the roots will decay.

The Stump Grinder that Affordable Stump & Grind uses is a tracked machine that can retract to 670mm wide. Measure the width of your gate (allow 700mm) before calling 0438 007 984.

The stump grinder’s tungsten teeth cut/tear apart the compacted fibres of the stump creating mulch. The mulch from the removal of the ground stump is filled into the hole and left onsite. Initially the mulch created is aerated and fluffed up, which greatly expands the volume of material, but after a few weeks, the volume is reduced by about a third. The mulch assists the soil to retain moisture which helps plants grow.