Stump grinding in Brisbane starts from $110 for a small, easy-access stump, and a typical stump comes in around $220. Most residential stumps land between $110 and $400, depending on diameter, how hard the timber is, how far the roots run and whether the grinder can get to it. If there is more than one stump on the property, the price per stump can drop by up to 50 percent.
That is the short answer. The rest of this is how we get to the number, so you can see where your stump sits on the scale before you send us a photo.
How much does stump grinding cost near me?
We work across Brisbane and Ipswich, and the price does not jump around by suburb the way people expect. A stump in Sunnybank and a stump in Chermside are priced on the same things: the stump itself and the path to it. Travel is part of it, but it is a small part. If you want to see how we cover the city, the southside page and the northside page list the suburbs, and Ipswich has its own page.
The published figures are simple. From $110 for a small stump with easy access. About $220 for the average domestic job. Up to $400 for the big, stubborn ones. We price from photos, so you get a firm number before anyone turns up.
What makes one stump cost more than another?
Time on the machine. That is it. Every other factor is just a different way of adding or taking away minutes of grinding.
| What changes | Effect on the price |
|---|---|
| Diameter | Wider stump, more timber to chew through. This is the biggest single driver. |
| Timber hardness | Ironbark and spotted gum blunt the teeth and take far longer than a poinciana or umbrella tree. |
| Age of the stump | An old stump that has started to rot grinds faster. A stump cut last week is green and slow. |
| Surface roots | Roots running across the lawn or up against a path need grinding too if you want them gone. |
| Access | If the grinder walks in through a gate, no worries. If a fence panel comes out or gear is carried by hand, that time is in the quote. |
| Number of stumps | Setup and travel are paid once, so every extra stump on the same property gets cheaper. |
How much does stump grinding cost per inch?
We do not price by the inch, and you will be wary of anyone who quotes it as if it were a fixed rate. Diameter matters, but a 400 mm ironbark stump with roots through a garden bed is a different job from a 400 mm softwood stump in the middle of a lawn. Two stumps the same width can be very different jobs. That is why we want a photo, not a measurement over the phone.
If you can, put a boot or a tape measure next to the stump when you take the photo. It gives us the scale and saves a round of questions.
How much does stump grinding cost if I have several stumps?
This is where you save real money. The machine is already there, it is already set up, and the truck has already made the trip. The extra stumps are just more grinding. So the price per stump can drop by up to half when there are multiple stumps on the same property.
Builders and landscapers clearing a block get the most out of it, but it works for a normal backyard too. If a storm took out three trees, or you are finally tackling the row of old lilly pillies along the fence, get them all quoted together. Do not book them one at a time.
Is it cheaper to dig the stump out myself?
On paper, yes. In practice, hand-digging a mature stump is days of work, and hiring a stump grinder for the weekend means you are collecting it, towing it and learning to run it on a stump that has been trying to kill your mower for years. Plenty of people try it once. Most do not try it twice. Burning a stump out is a different story. It is heavily restricted in suburban Brisbane, so check the rules with your council before you light anything.
If you want a second ballpark from someone who is not us, hipages has a stump grinding cost guide you can compare against. Read it, then compare it with a firm photo quote. A firm number for your actual stump beats an average every time.
What is included in the price?
The standard price includes grinding the stump below ground level, raking the grindings back into the hole and leaving the area level. Taking the grindings away in a trailer is an optional extra, and most people keep them. They make good mulch for the garden beds, although fresh grindings are best left to age a few weeks before they go near your plants.
If you also have a standing tree that needs to come down before the stump can be ground, that is a separate job and a separate quote. We do the stumps, and the climbing is done by our arborist crew at Dynamic Tree Solutions. They have a page on how tree removal is priced in Brisbane, which is worth reading before you ring anyone about a tree that is still upright.
How do I get an exact price?
Send two or three photos of the stump to 0449 003 606, with your suburb and a note about how we get to it (side gate, steps, tight gap beside the house). Or use the quote form. For straightforward jobs we reply with a fixed price. We only arrange a site visit for the big or unusual ones.
The full breakdown, with the questions we get asked on the phone most often, is on our stump grinding cost page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does stump grinding cost near me?
In Brisbane and Ipswich, stump grinding starts from $110 for a small stump with easy access, and about $220 is typical for an average domestic stump. Price depends on the stump, not the suburb. Send photos to 0449 003 606 for a firm quote.
How much does stump grinding cost in the UK?
This guide covers Brisbane and Ipswich in Australian dollars only. UK prices are set in pounds by UK contractors and are not comparable. All Sites Stump Grinding works in South East Queensland.
How much does stump grinding cost per inch?
We do not price by the inch. Diameter matters, but hardness, root spread and access change the time on the machine just as much. We quote each stump from photos so the figure is firm before we turn up.
Is there a discount for grinding more than one stump?
Yes. Setup and travel are paid once, so the price per stump can drop by up to 50 percent when there are multiple stumps on the same property.
Does the price include removing the grindings?
The standard price includes raking the grindings back into the hole and leaving the area level. Hauling them away in a trailer is an optional extra, and most people keep them as mulch.