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James was responsive to our request for a quote, for felling a large ash tree we suspected had died. He replied to messages quickly, turned up when he said he would, and was correct that our tree had in fact died. James was professional the whole time and we would have no hesitation in hiring and recommending him to others in the future.

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Super happy with the work from Jon. Really easy process from getting a quite to getting booked in. He did a fantastic job, and my garden was quite the jungle. Would definitely recommend.

Zoe

Melih has been great. Excellent communication and done a fantastic job of tidying & maintaining my garden. Would recommend.

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What is stump grinding?

Stump grinding is the process of removing tree stumps and roots from the ground using specialised equipment. This technique involves using a stump grinder, a machine with a rotating cutting disc that chips away the wood, reducing the stump to small wood chips. Stump grinding is an efficient way to remove unsightly stumps and prevent potential hazards or obstacles in your yard. It also helps to prevent the regrowth of trees from the remaining roots.

Cost of stump grinding

The cost of stump grinding can vary based on several factors, including the size and number of stumps, the type of wood, and the complexity of the job. On average, homeowners can expect to pay between £50 and £150 per stump. Larger stumps or those in difficult-to-access areas may cost more. For a more accurate estimate, it’s best to get quotes from local stump grinding and root grinding experts on Rated People.

How do I know if the job has been done well?

  • Complete Removal: The stump and major roots should be ground down to below ground level, ensuring no visible remains.
  • Minimal Disturbance: The surrounding area should be left intact with minimal damage to nearby plants or structures.
  • Proper Cleanup: All wood chips and debris should be cleaned up, leaving the area tidy and ready for further landscaping or planting.

At Rated People, our tradespeople are reviewed by previous customers, so you can see if they have done a good job before hiring them. Additionally, read through the guide on our local gardeners page to find out what kinds of questions you should be asking beforehand.

Other stump grinding FAQs

Do I Need Permission to Grind a Stump?

In most cases, you do not need permission to grind a stump on your property. However, if the tree was protected by a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) or if you live in a conservation area, you may need to check with your local council before proceeding.

How Long Does Stump Grinding Take?

The time required for stump grinding depends on the size and number of stumps, as well as the difficulty of access. Most jobs can be completed within a few hours, but larger or more complex projects may take longer.

What Happens to the Wood Chips?

After stump grinding, the resulting wood chips can be used as mulch for your garden, helping to retain moisture and suppress weeds. If you prefer, the tradesperson can remove the wood chips from your property for an additional fee.

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Hi my name is Louie iv been a tree surgeon/landscaper for the last 9 years, it’s a trade that’s been within the family for over 2 generations now and it’s something I love to do. I take great care and pride in my work that I carry out and everything is done to a very high standard as I don’t believe in doing a job half hearted, I like to please all customers I work for and leave them in a great peace of mind. I’m committed and enthusiastic about the work I undertake, I’m quite flexible and very mobile so getting you booked in shouldn’t be a problem at all. My specialties are: • Tree topping • Pruning • tree felling • crown reduction • crown lifting • crown trimming • directional pruning • bushes/hedges took down and removed • Hedge trimming • stump removal • Garden rip outs • Garden clearance • Over grown gardens cut down and cleared back to flat ground • garden cleared and pebbled with stone

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Reviewed by Sarah on 12/11/2024

Excellent service. Friendly, courteous, tidy and hard working. Very happy with work. Would definitely recommend.

Hi my name is Paul and I have been gardening for 15 years in and around the Surrey area. Previously worked 5 years for a fencing company. I have 25+ regular customers whose gardens I maintain every 2/3 weeks but also like to do one off jobs and fencing work when I can.

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Reviewed by Sabine on 2/5/2024

We had a few problems with our fence due to the storms. Paul dealt with all of them at a fair price and we'll definitely be in touch again with any other such issues, we were very happy with the work.

Tree surgery Fences and deckings Footings and land drainage Shed bases Patios Tiling

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Reviewed by STEVE on 19/12/2024

We cannot rate Bailey of Taylor'd Landscaping highly enough. Our large eucalyptus tree had fallen onto our neighbours' garden during Storm Darragh. Bailey turned up on the Sunday to remove what had gone into our neighbours' garden, and then back on Tuesday to finish removing the tree and another diseased tree. Thoroughly professional, fair price and we would recommend this company unreservedly. He also cemented in replacement coping stones for our neighbours' wall at no extra charge. Five star service.

Hello, We are a multi-trade team, with a 10 year experience in the UK and previous in Italy and Germany. We are new to this platform, hence the revews :) We pride ourselves in providing fair quotes and being professional and efficient Our skills range from cleaning roofs, gutters cleaning, pavement, building fences, gardening and landscaping, annex or conservatory building, house demolition or clearance, rubbish collection and disposal, to any type of interior jobs, such as: fitting, carpentry (first fix and second fix), dry lining, flooring, painting, studwork (metal or wood), tiling, bathroom and kitchen fitting and so on. There’s no job too big or too small!

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Reviewed by Jenny on 31/7/2025

Very professional,neat and tidy work. Good value for money. Polite and punctual too. Would hire again.

Pink Hippo Tree Surgery is fully qualified in all aspects of Tree Surgery & Arborist with Public Liability & Full Insurance and over 5+ Years of Experience. We specialise in: Tree Felling, Tree Reductions, Pollarding, Stump Removal & Grinding, Hedge Trimming, Garden Clearance, Turfing & General Gardening. Pink Hippo Tree Surgery aims to please and customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are both friendly & charming and hope we will be working with you soon

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Reviewed by Roger on 10/2/2025

Tom and his colleague did a fantastic job removing a very large dead fir tree, with limited space to work with. Very pleased with the outcome. Highly recommended.

At Gloucestershire Fencing, we are dedicated to providing top-quality fencing, painting, patios, decking, and landscaping services to our residential clients in Cheltenham. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the work ethic we uphold, ensuring heavenly results in every project we undertake. With a portfolio of successful projects, we take pride in delivering exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service. Contact us today for a free estimate and let us bring your outdoor vision to life.

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Reviewed by Arlene on 9/4/2025

Excellent service Good job Would recommend them unequivocally A Main

Hiya, Sam speaking from level landscapers. We are a family run Business, been established for 4+ years. and customer care and satisfaction is at the heart of our every endeavour

We are a family owned tree service with over 25 years experience all kinds of tree work undertaken and also garden work turfing and fencing all garden & tree rubbish cleared .free esitmates

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Reviewed by Graham on 30/7/2025

Excellent Work.

We offer a quality driven, reliable team of people to undertake most exterior maintenance and installations in both the domestic & commercial sector. Our field of work includes but not limited to Domestic & Security Fencing, Stone/Concrete Paving, Brickwork, RePointing, Groundworks, Decking, Driveway Renewals/Cleaning/Sealing, Turf Installation/Removal, Aggregate Installation/Removal, Tree Felling/Stump Grinding, Demolitions & Waste Removals Extensive experience, planning and communication are our strong points and we always look to do our very best in talking the customer through the work and provide advice where needed. We can supply a complete package of sourcing, designing and installing all work needed. We will where possible always try to be cost effective and if we can help in making you a saving then we will. We always leave a job tidy and a customer happy.

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Reviewed by Lee on 2/7/2018

Daniel was on time, stuck to the budget and completed the work to an extremely high standard. I wouldn’t hesitate to employ him for any future landscaping work.

Hello form the Inspired Roofing & building we cover a range of work from anything from Roofing to Garage Conversion‘s and also cleaning services with over 17 years experience Customer? Satisfaction guaranteed? please don’t hesitate to get in touch

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Reviewed by Martin on 14/3/2025

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Reviewed by Tim on 17/6/2025

Keen and eager to do the work at a reasonable price. Trees cut down ok, but they left a bit of mess to clear up.

family run business with over 20 years in the roofing industry we can meet all of your roofing needs from flat roofs fibreglass felt or rubber we do small single slate and tile repairs to whole new roofs all UPVC products dry verge systems dry ridge systems all types of guttering basically anything to do with your roof chimney repairs to lead work we do it all hard and soft Brick layer re-pointing /

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Reviewed by jeannine on 18/10/2023

I call Phill and sons 3 days ago to fix a leak on my roof. I did have the valley fix by an other roofer but they did not do anything just to take my money. I was a bit suspicious but I was happily surprise when I call Phill who repond to my call very quicly. He is very friendly and most of all very professional. So so please with Phill I'll will recommand him anytime.Thank you Phill for your excellent job

Here at Oakleaf we offer a wide range of honest, professional and reliable services from tree surgery/maintenance, landscaping, fencing to general garden care. No job too big or small, free quotations upon request.

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Reviewed by helen on 26/11/2024

Excellent service.

My profession is a tree surgeon I’ve been doing my career more than 20 years I work all over the West Midlands I’m all fully insured I specialise in tree service felling,topping,pruning,trimming,stump removal Garden services turfing,gravelling,slabbing,garden clearance Power washing patios,driveways decking,fenceing,landscaping I take pride in all my work and won’t be beaten by price

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Reviewed by Vanessa on 12/4/2025

James put new border edging around my lawn, cut out a few bushes that had died and mowed the lawn. He arrived on time and did a great job. Left no mess and was courteous throughout. Would definitely recommend

We are company that is constantly developing itself, specializing in several branches such as gardening, painting, cleaning, plastering, tiling, laminate flooring, demolition and moving. Our number one goal is to get satisfied customers, we complete all work professionally and on time and we are flexible, please contact us with confidence

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Reviewed by Sally on 12/5/2025

Fantastic job. They worked really hard from start to finish, exceeding expectations. All rubbish removed and garden left tidy. Will be getting them back again for future jobs, thank you!

Hi we are a small family run business we do all our work to a high standard we can do what ever the customer wants doing we have a few reviews I can show you my reviews off another website which I have 55 5 star reviews we are just starting to offer roofing to now thanks Daniel

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Reviewed by Nicki on 4/8/2024

Expensive. Job done to minimal standard.

Here at Box Gardens, our mission is to deliver the best possible results at cost-effective rates to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Since our inception in 2017 we have seen year on year growth and this is in no small part to our determination to go above and beyond for our customers, no matter how big or small the job and we’re happy to offer free, no obligation, professional advice.

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Reviewed by Jonathan on 1/10/2023

Brilliant service

Pro choice home improvements is a family run company with over 19 years experience specialising in commercial and Domestic roofing. We pride ourselves on carrying out quality work and providing good customer service. We provide FREE estimates with no obligation and all the work we carry out is done so Fully Insured We cover all aspects of landscaping - block paving - resin bound drive ways and patios - new lawns- and much more We provide a whole range of services from renewing your roof or replacing a few broken tiles. We are now able to carry out GRP Fibre Glass Roofing. We look forward to hearing from you soon

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Reviewed by Mandy on 7/4/2025

I posted a job and got quotes quicker than I expected. I spoke to one company and arranged a date and time for a quote but they did not turn up. I had already arranged another for the next day and they did turn up and rang me while at my home to give me a price. The cost was half the cost the first company had quoted when I rang them to find out if they had turned up.i was pleased with the cost and the work done. I will contact them for more work if needed and would definitely recommend them.

Here at TJ Hughes landscaping and property maintenance we specialise in transforming your dream garden and house into reality With our new technology we can show you visuals of what your garden can look like right before it’s even been started.. We cover a huge area from Norfolk to London and everywhere in between We provide quality landscaping, from fresh lawns, fencing, decking and patios to full garden redesigns. TJ Hughes are highly dedicated to the landscaping trade, all members here at TJ Hughes ensure that our workmanship is to the highest of qualities. We have also ventured out as a team to property development, things like painting and repairs plastering and brick work Why choose us when there’s many companies out there? Well here at TJ Hughes we are a team built from highly experienced and skilled tradesmen that are trained to work safely and confidently within any work environment. Attention to detail and to have pride within the work throughout ensuring its completed on time to your exceptions and budget. Services TJ Hughes can guarantee : Friendly service Fully insured work Experienced and fully trained team Personal landscape designs Before and aftercare advice Free estimate Fast response Top quality Clean and tidy Don't stop and hesitate, give us an email or ring to book a date for your free estimate

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Reviewed by Sam on 26/6/2025

I hired TJHughes to flatten out my garden; they did a great job and certainly deserve a full five-star rating. They were attentive to my requests and provided valuable advice including guidance on hiring the right machinery for the job. Despite a slight miscalculation on the initial soil skip estimate, their expertise and hard work made the whole project smooth and efficient. So, they have my highest recommendation.

Winters fencing and tree removal

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Reviewed by Sally-ann on 27/1/2019

Wow what an excellent job and what a lovely young man he is. I would highly recommend him for any tree etc work to be done. Many many thanks

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