Once a tree has been removed, the stump left behind can quickly become a problem.
It may get in the way of landscaping, lawn maintenance, paving or future planting. Old stumps can also become trip hazards, produce unwanted regrowth and leave valuable garden space difficult to use.
Lakeside Trees and Stumps provides professional stump grinding and stump removal in Perth for residential and commercial properties. From smaller garden stumps to large established tree stumps and difficult-access locations, we have the specialised equipment and experience to get the job done.
Our stump grinders can grind suitable tree stumps down to 500mm below ground level, helping clear the area for landscaping, lawn or other future use.
Professional Stump Grinding and Removal in Perth
Tree stumps are often left behind because removing the visible tree is only part of the job.
Unlike the trunk and branches, a stump is connected to an established root system below the ground. Trying to dig one out manually can involve considerable time and physical work, particularly with larger or older trees.
Stump grinding uses specialised machinery to mechanically break the stump into smaller wood chips and grind it below the surrounding ground level.
Lakeside Trees and Stumps can assist with:
- Tree stump grinding
- Stump removal
- Large tree stumps
- Small garden stumps
- Multiple stump removal
- Tight-access stump grinding
- Deep stump grinding
- Stumps left after tree removal
- Residential stump grinding
- Commercial stump removal
- Stump clearing before landscaping
- Stump removal as part of property improvements
If you are having a tree removed at the same time, stump grinding can also be planned as part of the overall job.
Why Remove an Old Tree Stump?
Leaving a stump in the ground is not necessarily a problem if the area will never need to be used.
However, many Perth property owners eventually decide to remove old stumps because they interfere with what they want to do with the space.
Make Landscaping Easier
An old stump can make it difficult to install lawn, create a garden bed, redesign landscaping or prepare an area for other work.
Grinding the stump below ground level can make the site far easier to work with.
Remove a Trip Hazard
Low stumps can be difficult to see, particularly once grass and surrounding plants begin growing around them.
Removing the stump can make lawns, gardens and frequently used outdoor areas easier to navigate.
Make Lawn Maintenance Easier
Tree stumps can get in the way of lawnmowers, line trimmers and general garden maintenance.
Removing them creates a cleaner, more usable area.
Deal With Unwanted Regrowth
Depending on the tree species and condition of the remaining root system, some stumps can produce new shoots after the tree has been cut down.
Grinding the stump removes the main above-ground structure and can form part of dealing with unwanted regrowth.
Improve the Appearance of the Garden
A large old stump can become an unwanted focal point, particularly in an otherwise well-maintained garden.
Grinding it below ground level allows the area to be incorporated more naturally into the surrounding landscape.
Stump Grinding vs Stump Removal: What's the Difference?
People often use stump grinding and stump removal to describe the same service, but there can be a difference in how the stump is dealt with.
Stump Grinding
Stump grinding uses specialised machinery to progressively grind the visible stump and part of the structure below ground into small wood chips.
It is generally the preferred method when the main objective is to eliminate the visible stump and make the area usable again without excavating the entire root system.
Complete Stump Removal
More extensive stump removal involves clearing the stump base at greater depth when the intended use of the area requires it.
The underground roots generally extend well beyond the stump itself and are not normally excavated in their entirety. Once the tree and stump are removed, remaining roots can gradually break down naturally underground.
Which approach is appropriate depends on why you need the stump removed.
If you simply want lawn or landscaping where the stump used to be, grinding may be sufficient. If the area is being prepared for more substantial work, additional removal may be appropriate.
Tell us what you plan to do with the area and we can recommend a suitable approach.
How Deep Can a Tree Stump Be Ground?
Lakeside Trees and Stumps has equipment capable of grinding suitable tree stumps down to approximately 500mm below ground level.
However, the appropriate grinding depth depends on what you plan to do with the area afterwards.
For example, your requirements may differ if you want to:
- Lay new lawn
- Create a garden bed
- Replant the area
- Install new landscaping
- Prepare the site for paving
- Simply remove the visible stump
There is little benefit in automatically grinding every stump as deeply as possible.
Instead, we can consider the stump, access and intended future use of the area before determining what work is required.
If removal deeper than normal stump-grinding depth is necessary, speak with our team about the options available.
Tight-Access Stump Grinding Perth
One of the biggest challenges with stump removal is often not the stump itself — it is getting the machinery to it.
Many Perth homes have trees and stumps in backyards with restricted side access, narrow pathways, gates, established gardens, fences and other obstacles.
Large stump-grinding equipment cannot necessarily reach these areas.
Lakeside Trees and Stumps specialises in tight-access stump grinding, using compact machinery that can access smaller and narrower spaces where larger equipment may not be suitable.
This can be particularly useful for stumps located:
- In back gardens
- Down the side of a house
- Behind gates
- Near established garden beds
- In confined areas
- Close to fences
- In areas with restricted machinery access
If access looks difficult, don’t assume the stump cannot be removed.
Send us the details or arrange an assessment and we can determine whether our equipment can reach it.
Stump Grinding After Tree Removal
If you are arranging tree removal in Perth, it is worth deciding at the same time what you want to happen to the stump.
Removing a tree above ground does not automatically remove the stump.
You can choose to leave it where it is or arrange stump grinding to clear the area once the tree has been removed.
Doing both can be particularly useful when the goal is to reclaim the space for lawn, gardens or future landscaping.
If you already have an old stump from a tree that was removed previously, that is no problem — stump grinding can also be arranged as a separate service.
Residential Stump Grinding
Tree stumps around homes frequently interfere with gardens, lawn areas, pathways and future landscaping plans.
Our domestic tree services can assist Perth homeowners with stump grinding as either an individual service or part of broader tree work.
We can help with one unwanted backyard stump, multiple stumps following garden clearing or stump grinding following professional tree removal.
Commercial Stump Removal
Lakeside Trees and Stumps also provides commercial tree services, including stump grinding and removal.
Stumps may need to be removed from commercial sites as part of:
- Grounds maintenance
- Landscaping upgrades
- Site clearing
- Access improvements
- Tree replacement
- Redevelopment work
- General property maintenance
Contact us to discuss the site, number of stumps and access requirements.
Contact Lakeside Trees and Stumps Today
If an old tree stump is taking up space in your garden, creating a trip hazard or preventing you from landscaping the area properly, contact Lakeside Trees and Stumps.
Tell us about the stump, where it is located and what access is available. We can assess the work required and provide an obligation-free quote.
Call Lakeside Trees and Stumps on 0408 405 671 or request your free stump grinding quote online.
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