What stump grinding costs on the North Shore, Auckland
Real numbers, not 'from $99'. Here's how we price North Shore stump grinding, and exactly what pushes a job up or down.
| Job | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small stump — under 300mm across | from $150 | Fruit trees, small natives, single garden stumps |
| Medium stump — 300–600mm | $200 – $350 | Most suburban trees: plum, magnolia, small gum |
| Large stump — 600mm+ | $400 – $650+ | Pohutukawa, liquidambar, macrocarpa, mature pine |
| Extra stumps in the same visit | from $80 each | Best value — batch them into one booking |
| Hedge line / shelter belt | priced by the run | Dozens of small stumps quoted as a line, not each |
| Grindings removal | ~$150 per trailer load | Or keep the mulch free for your garden beds |
Prices are indicative for North Shore residential work and include GST. Every job is quoted firm before we start.
What changes the price
- Diameter and root spread — a wide root plate takes far longer than the visible stump suggests.
- Access width — anything under 900mm, up steps or over a retaining wall means hand-walking the machine in.
- Grind depth — turfing over needs 150–300mm; paving, concrete and fence lines need deeper plus root-plate excavation.
- Stump hardness — dense hardwoods and old dried stumps take longer to grind than fresh softwood.
- Mulch — the wood chip is left on site free of charge, ready to spread on your garden beds.
How to pay less
- Batch every stump into one visit — extras drop to around $80 each.
- Spread the free mulch on your garden beds instead of buying more.
- Clear pots, furniture and toys from the access route before we arrive.
- Cut the stump low yourself if you already have the chainsaw out.
- Go in with a neighbour — two properties, one call-out.
Pricing questions
How much does stump grinding cost on the North Shore, Auckland?
Most single residential stumps on the North Shore fall between $150 and $350, with very large stumps running $400–$650+. Price depends on stump diameter, root spread and access width. We come out, look at the stump and quote the job before we start — no hourly surprises.
How deep do you grind the stump?
Standard grinding takes the stump 150–300mm below soil level, which is deep enough to top with soil and turf, or to plant over. If you are paving, concreting or building, we grind deeper and excavate the root plate.
Do I need to remove the stump or can I just leave it?
A stump left in the ground blocks any future paving, fencing, turfing or planting in that spot, and it is a trip hazard on a lawn. Grinding it out clears the ground so the next job can go ahead.
Can you get into a small back yard?
Yes. Our machine fits through a standard 900mm gate and is wheeled rather than tracked, so it rolls across your lawn instead of chewing it. Give us a call and we will confirm access before booking.
Want the wider NZ picture?
Our guide covers what tree stump removal costs across New Zealand, how to remove a tree stump yourself, and when grinding beats digging.
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