STUMP REMOVAL GOLD COAST
Stump grinding FAQs
Stump grinding is a safe and efficient way to remove the visible remains of a tree without using chemicals or attempting to extract the entire root system. Using specialised machinery, the stump is ground approximately 150 to 300mm below ground level, leaving the area ready for landscaping or replanting.
This is particularly important on the Gold Coast, where heat and humidity can cause old timber to rot and create conditions that may attract termites. While the underground root system remains, the visible stump and immediate hazard are removed.
Gold Coast Stump Grinding
Stump grinding works by using a specialised piece of machinery known as a stump grinder to grind down and break up tree stumps. Stump grinders feature a rotating blade that slices into the wood repeatedly via the guidance of the operator.
This creates a blend of small wood chips and soil that are repurposed back into the hole left behind. We leave all grindings onsite in the stump area as standard practice.
Gold Coast stump grinding is the quickest way to remove a stump from your yard.
Why You Should Engage A Professional For Gold Coast Stump Grinding
Stump grinding equipment is dangerous and best handled only by a professional. As a powerful piece of equipment, the dangers of injuring yourself during a DIY attempt are incredibly high.
Another consideration is the potential for damage to your property or surrounding property from flying debris. As you grind down into the soil, any number of dangerous items can be unearthed and flung out including glass, nails, rocks or pieces of bricks, sections of old pipe and fence palings.
Professional Gold Coast Stump Grinding
The risk to underground services such as cabling or gas lines is also very real. You should always make a stump grinding service aware of these before works commence. No responsibility will be taken for damage if no warning is provided.
If you are unsure of the exact location of your services please contact Dial Before You Dig on 1100; or we recommend using Provac Australia pty ltd who can take care of this process for you.
Frontier Tree Services staff are highly trained professionals with all the relevant training and insurance, meaning they can carry out your stump grinding on the Gold Coast safely
WHY CHOOSE FRONTIER TREE SERVICES
Our qualified arborists take the time to arm you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your trees. We provide you with the full picture and accurate advice.
Our quotations and advice are easy to understand. We will never hide anything in the fine print, all quoted prices are fixed prices. So what we quote is what you’ll pay on the day.
We use either our tracked grinder or small wheeled stump grinding machine, each one being suited to a particular type of job. From small backyards to logistically complex sites, there’s a stump grinder for just about all situations. Types include:
Small Hand Held Grinders. The small hand held grinder is suitable for small tight spaces, raised garden beds or podium level gardens. However it is only suitable for small stumps or for accessing portions of stumps that large grinders can’t fully access, such as stumps close to fences.
Tracked Machine Grinder. The tracked machine can fit through standard size gates and is suitable for all stumps that are 100mm or greater from walls, fences and concrete garden edges.
Stump grinding will not always be possible in every situation. A minimum of 900mm is required to manoeuvre the machinery into place. Stones, gravel, pavers, pots, gardening equipment and outdoor furniture need to be removed entirely from the work area.
The costs involved in stump grinding on the Gold Coast vary depending on the size of the stump in question. The best way to estimate the cost is to measure the stump.
When measuring the stump, you should only measure at the base of the stump. This is to ensure all visible roots are counted in the removal, not just the main protrusion. Measure at the widest part in a linear fashion – do not measure the circumference of the stump.
