PRICE GUIDE · GARDEN & OUTDOOR · 2026–2027
Stump Grinding cost in the UK
£85–£500 per stump. Typically £225.
Grinding out a tree stump costs £85–£500 per stump in the UK, with £225 about average. Stump diameter is the biggest driver, then how easily the grinder reaches it and how far the roots run; a small fruit-tree stump is often charged as the minimum call-out.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does stump grinding cost in the UK?
| Low end | £85 | a small softwood stump with easy access |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £225 | what most people pay |
| High end | £500 | a wide hardwood stump with roots to chase and tight access |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the gardeners and landscapers near you.
What moves the price
- Stump diameter — the trade prices stump grinding by width, so a broad oak stump costs several times a small one
- Access for the grinder — a narrow side passage or steps may mean a smaller machine and a longer job
- Depth and roots — grinding well below ground or chasing surface roots across a lawn adds time
- Number of stumps — a second or third stump on the same visit costs far less than the first
- Hardwood or softwood — dense hardwood stumps such as oak grind more slowly than conifers
- Clearing the chippings — leaving the grindings as mulch is cheaper than having them taken away
Domestic and garden services prices in the UK are up 24% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Domestic services and household services, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical stump grinding would have cost about £160 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7E6 →
WHAT YOU GET
What a stump grinding booking includes
Takes: Thirty minutes to two hours per stump, depending on its size and the access. Not included: Felling the tree, full root excavation and returfing or replanting the area are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common stump grinding jobs
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How to pay less
- Have every stump in the garden ground on one visit rather than booking separate call-outs
- Book stump grinding on the same day as the tree felling to save a second call-out
- Keep the stump grindings as mulch instead of paying to have them taken away
Before you book
- Measure the stump across at ground level so the stump grinding quote is based on the right size
- Check the grinder can reach the stump, and measure the narrowest gate or passage on the way
- Tell the operator about any buried cables, pipes or drains near the stump before grinding starts
- Ask how deep the stump will be ground if you plan to turf, plant or pave over the spot
Stump Grinding cost: questions people ask
£85–£500 per stump, about £225 typical. A small stump with easy access is often just the minimum call-out; a wide hardwood stump behind a narrow passage costs most.
Thirty minutes to two hours for most garden stumps. Large hardwood stumps and long surface roots take longer.
No. Grinding leaves the deeper roots in the ground to rot away, which suits most gardens. Full removal digs the whole root ball out and costs considerably more.
Yes, once the chippings are cleared and topsoil added. Grinding deeper than usual helps if you want to plant on the exact spot.
Felling the tree, digging out the full root system and returfing or replanting afterwards are separate jobs.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, gathered from published UK stump grinding cost guides — a national range per stump, not a quote. Your price depends on the stump and the access.
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