Stump Removal & Grinding
Below-ground stump grinding — 200 to 400 mm below grade, chips back-filled, ready for grass or paving.
About our stump removal & grinding service
Leaving a stump invites termites, sucker regrowth (especially on bluegum, syringa and willow), trip hazards and a hole in your landscape plan. Our self-propelled grinder reaches most back gardens through 900 mm gates.
On rocky Johannesburg reef ground we sometimes hand-excavate around the stump first to protect the grinder teeth; on Pretoria's red Hutton soils the machine flies through.
When you need this service
- Recently felled stump still in lawn
- Old stump now an obstacle for landscaping or paving
- Termite or borer activity around old stump
- Sucker regrowth from a species that won't quit
How we approach every job
- 1
Access check
Gate width, surface protection, irrigation/cable detection.
- 2
Grind
Pass after pass, 50–100 mm deep at a time, until target depth reached.
- 3
Backfill
Chips back into the hole; you can replant lawn over them after settling.
Stump Removal prices in Gauteng (2025/2026)
Indicative ranges across Kempton Park, Johannesburg, Pretoria and the wider Gauteng service area. Every quote is written, free and given after an on-site visit.
| Service | Size / scope | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Stump grinding — small | Stump under 30 cm diameter | R800 – R1,200 |
| Stump grinding — medium | 30–60 cm diameter | R1,200 – R1,800 |
| Stump grinding — large | Over 60 cm diameter | R1,800 – R2,500 |
Why stump removal & stump grinding matters
- Roots keep spreading after felling — damaging paving, driveway slabs and boundary walls
- Old stumps attract wood-boring beetles, termites and carpenter ants that migrate into your home's roof structure
- Vigorous sucker regrowth from black wattle, willow, syringa, fig and bluegum — pruning never wins
- Visible stumps reduce kerb appeal and resale value in Gauteng's competitive property market
- Trip hazards in lawns and play areas — especially dangerous for children and elderly residents
- Stumps get harder and more expensive to remove every year — act before grinding becomes excavation
- Some Ekurhuleni and City of Johannesburg property by-laws require stump removal after felling
Stump Removal & Grinding across Gauteng
We cover the East Rand, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Hartbeespoort. Pick your suburb for local pricing context and a faster callout.
Stump Removal & Grinding — common questions
Do you remove the chips?
By default we back-fill them — they're excellent soil. We can haul them off for an extra fee.
How long until I can plant grass?
Lawn over ground chips: 2–3 weeks for chips to settle, then top with soil and seed/roll-on.