How is the tree stump removed?

Rhino Grinding uses specialised machines that will grind your stump 30cm or more below ground level. Once the stump has been 'ground out', all you will be left with is a pile of wood chip mulch.

What happens to the tree roots?

Accessible, exposed surface roots can be ground out. However, there may be an additional cost for this, unless we were made aware of this on the Online Quote form, and it is included in the quoted price.

What access is required?

Our standard machine requires an opening of 32 inches to enter. If the gate is smaller, we will ensure that we bring our narrow access machine, which measures only 25 inches wide. This machine will fit through most doors/gates, and can even be taken through the house if necessary. We usually have no issues gaining access to tree stumps.  We have frequently removed fence panels, ramped up or down walls & steps or carried our machine through houses!

How long does grinding the stump take?

This depends on the size of the stump, how low it has been cut to the ground, and the type of machine used. As an approximate guide, a 1-metre wide stump cut a few inches above ground will take around 15–20 minutes to grind using the larger machine.

What happens to the grinding waste (woodchip mulch) after the stump is removed?

It is industry standard to leave the grinding waste on site, as we aim to provide our customers with the best possible price by performing stump grinding and avoiding the associated costs of waste disposal. The waste will be raked back into a pile and left on-site (where the stump was). You can use this for mulching garden beds or for compost.

How much grinding waste will I have?

This depends on the type and size of the tree that existed before, as well as how low the stump was cut to the ground. The amount can range from a bucket load to a truck load. Typically, the pile is as high as the stump was wide.  

Do I have to be home when you grind out my stump?

No, most of our customers are not present when we grind stumps out on their property. We only require access to the stumps, nothing else.

Once the job is complete, an invoice will be emailed to you.