Almost every tree removal quote stops at ground level. If you want the stump gone too, you need to ask.
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Stump grinding needs a different machine to the one that took the tree down, and often a separate visit. That's why it's a separate line item on nearly every quote in the industry.
It's worth deciding up front. Bringing a grinder back to a site later costs more than having it there on the day, so if you know you want the stump out, say so when you're being quoted for the removal.
Standard grinding takes the stump 150 to 300mm below ground level, which is enough for turf or garden bed. If you're paving, pouring a slab or building over the spot, you need it deeper — 400mm or more — and you may need the major surface roots ground out as well. Tell the arborist what's going in afterwards.
Grinding produces a surprising volume of chip. It can be left to backfill the hole, or removed and the hole topped with soil if you're planting.
Diameter is the obvious factor, but access matters as much — a grinder needs to physically reach the stump, and a narrow side gate rules out the larger machines. Proximity to services is the other one: grinding near irrigation, gas, water or power needs care and sometimes a Before You Dig enquiry.
Old, dry, hard stumps take longer than fresh ones. Gum stumps are harder work than most.
Typically $100 to $400 per stump. Small stumps in open yards sit at the bottom; large gum stumps with restricted access or nearby services sit at the top. Multiple stumps in one visit are usually cheaper per stump, since most of the cost is getting the machine to site.
Wagga Wagga and the surrounding Riverina.
Where this job typically sits. Access is usually a bigger cost driver than size.
| Job | Indicative price | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Small tree removal (under 5m) | $250 – $800 | Ornamentals, young trees, straightforward drop zone. |
| Medium tree removal (5 – 10m) | $800 – $2,500 | The most common suburban job. Access is the biggest cost driver. |
| Large tree removal (10 – 15m) | $2,500 – $6,000 | Usually sectional dismantling. Often needs an EWP or crane. |
| Very large tree removal (15m+) | $6,000 – $15,000 | Crane work, traffic control and multi-day jobs sit at the top of this range. |
| Stump grinding | $100 – $400 per stump | Priced on diameter and how close it sits to services or structures. |
| Pruning and lopping | $200 – $1,200 | Depends on canopy size, height and how much material comes out. |
| Storm and emergency response | Premium applies | After-hours callouts, hazardous conditions and traffic management add cost. |
| Arborist report | $300 – $800 | Written assessment for a council application, insurer or pre-purchase inspection. |
All prices are indicative ranges drawn from published Australian tree work price guides. Every job is different — you'll get a fixed quote after an on-site assessment.
Full removal of trees that are dead, dangerous, outgrowing the block or in the way of building work.
Cutting back overgrown canopies for clearance, light and safety — done properly, not just topped.
Trees down on roofs, driveways and fences — urgent make-safe and removal, including after hours.
Post-storm clean-up: fallen limbs, split trunks, hung-up branches and yards full of debris.
Selective pruning for clearance, health and structure — the maintenance that prevents removals.
Trees over houses, powerlines and neighbouring property — the jobs that need proper rigging.
Tell us the suburb, the tree and how urgent it is — we will match it to the right operator.
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