Stump Removal

Stump removal (or grinding) is the process of removing the remaining stump once it has been felled. Unwanted stumps can be removed by the grinder which turns the stump material into a small mixture of woodchip mulch. This is often needed where the tree will be replaced by a structure, fence, lawn or simply to improve the aesthetics of the landscape.

Watson Arboriculture & Forestry have various grinders to accommodate customers where site access can be difficult. Our smallest machine has just a 75cm width for standard garden gate access.

The Stump Removal Process

Client Discussion

  • Conversation with client to establish work requirements

  • Approved disclaimer from the customer for waiving unknown subterranean services

  • Site walkaround to agree details and specifics of the site (Including site access)

Team Discussion and Site assessment

  • Assess the site for hazards relating to the stumps, terrain and other operations

  • Assess the overall weather conditions for the scheduled work

  • Allocate responsibilities to the team members for the planned work

  • Determine if grinding guards are needed to protect any customer property

  • Assess public access safety for any potential concerns

Individual stump assessment

  • Check the surrounding area and neighbouring tree’s for potential root damage

  • Checking the ground contents for damaging material such as stones

  • Place any required public safety notifications (where identified as a concern)

Commencing Stump Removal

  • Applying professional grinding techniques subject to the ground conditions

  • The team collect the arisings from the grinder into the stump area to keep the mulch isolated to the original location

Cleanup & Client Approval

  • Initial client inspections of works carried out

  • Agreement of work completion

  • Site cleanup process to restore the original state