Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
Reclaim your space with a clean, level finish.
Craigs Trees provides fast, professional stump grinding and stump removal across Christchurch, Selwyn, Waimakariri and wider Canterbury. Whether a tree was recently removed or the stump has been in the way for years, we’ll clear it safely and prepare the area for turf, paving, planting, or fencing.
Why remove stumps?
Old stumps create trip hazards, damage mower blades, attract pests, encourage regrowth, and block landscaping. Grinding the stump below ground level stops most species from shooting again and gives you a smooth surface to work with.
Residential & commercial sites
From family lawns and lifestyle blocks to schools, retirement villages, body corporates and business parks, we schedule around operations, provide the right safety documentation, and leave sites clean and ready for use.
Our process
We assess access, stump size/species, nearby services and surrounding gardens, then set up tidy protection. The stump and main surface roots are mechanically ground below grade (commonly 200–300 mm; deeper on request for paving/spec builds). We backfill with grindings or topsoil, level the area, and remove or repurpose green waste as you prefer.
Combine with tree removal
Bundling stump grinding with your tree removal usually saves time and site visits. If your stump is older, no problem — we’ll still grind it; weathered timber simply needs a slightly different approach.
What to expect
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Qualified, insured arborists
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Minimal ground disturbance outside the stump footprint
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Depths matched to your next step (turf, planters, paths, concrete)
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Optional topsoil/seed to finish, or mulch left for your gardens
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Clear communication and a tidy, reliable finish
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