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The Stump Grinder

5.0 (41 reviews)

VIC

About this business

The Stump Grinder specialises in removing tree stumps across Melbourne, Victoria, using a fleet of small, medium and large stump grinders to tackle jobs of any size and access requirement. Its approach is distinctive because it selects the right machine for each job and can coordinate with tree removal companies to organise complete tree removal when required.

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  • PRPrivate20 Mar 2023

    Chris was a delight to deal with. He was friendly, respectful and honest. His pricing was fair and workmanship outstanding. Can't recommend highly enough

  • JMJared M27 Aug 2025

    Chris was awesome. Very quick, great clean work and very prompt to respond to messages. Would highly recommend and will definitely be calling him in future when additional works need to be done.

  • PSPhaz S27 June 2025

    Chris did a fantastic job. Very helpful and professional. Also fair price. He grinded down some big roots left from a tree. Did a great job and clean work. Highly recommended and will use his services...

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    Chris did a fantastic job. Very helpful and professional. Also fair price. He grinded down some big roots left from a tree. Did a great job and clean work. Highly recommended and will use his services.

  • LTLyn T22 Nov 2025

    Chris is a true old fashioned tradesman, fair prices and excellent service. We highly recommend him.

  • PTPhil T8 Dec 2020

    Chris does the job safely and properly. He's a rare find - a reliable trades person that offers fair prices and gives genuine and honest advice. We hired him twice and can't fault his work. Thanks, Ph...

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    Chris does the job safely and properly. He's a rare find - a reliable trades person that offers fair prices and gives genuine and honest advice. We hired him twice and can't fault his work. Thanks, Phil from Hawthorn.

  • BMBernie M28 June 2022

    I couldn’t speak more highly of Chris and his work. Professional, safe, friendly, well priced and very skilled. Would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Chris for going above and beyond to do my tricky j...

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    I couldn’t speak more highly of Chris and his work. Professional, safe, friendly, well priced and very skilled. Would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Chris for going above and beyond to do my tricky job. Very happy!

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How much do arborists typically charge?
Arborist costs vary widely depending on the type and scale of work. Factors such as tree size and species, site access, whether removal and stump grinding are needed, required equipment and disposal all affect the total. Most quotes separate a call-out component from labour and materials, and after-hours or emergency jobs generally attract higher rates. The live pricing on this page shows current estimates for different job types.
Do arborists charge call-out fees?
Many arborists charge a call-out fee to attend and assess the job, which is usually separate from labour and materials. That fee typically covers travel and the initial site inspection, and smaller or remote jobs may be subject to a minimum charge. It's worth confirming whether a call-out fee is included in any quote you receive.
When do arborists need a licence?
Arborists often need registration or specific contractor credentials for higher-risk, large-scale or regulated tree work. Where the scope overlaps with regulated building or contractor work, providers should hold a valid state contractor or builder credential and comply with local council permit requirements for protected trees. For higher‑risk tasks, look for evidence of public liability insurance, documented work-at-heights controls and SWMS.
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