Old tree stumps can create safety risks, attract pests, and make it difficult to complete landscaping, lawn installation, or construction projects. We provide professional stump grinding and stump removal services throughout Auckland using specialised equipment capable of accessing confined spaces and removing stumps below ground level.
Our powerful machinery handles expansive root systems and large-diameter stumps with ease, offering deeper grinds and faster turnaround times when your property development demands heavy-duty performance.
We offer affordable stump grinding and stump removal across Auckland, with clear pricing, free quotes, reliable service, and clean results for every project.
Stump removal involves digging and pulling out the entire stump and its sprawling root system, which requires heavy excavation and leaves a massive hole in your yard. Stump grinding is a faster, more cost-effective, and less invasive method. We use a specialized machine with a high-speed cutting wheel to shave the stump down into fine wood chips below ground level, leaving the surrounding lawn completely undisturbed.
Typically, Masterscape grinds stumps to a depth of 150mm to 300mm (6 to 12 inches) below ground level. This depth is more than enough to cover the area with topsoil and lay a beautiful fresh lawn or spread mulch. If you plan to lay concrete, build a retaining wall, or plant a new tree in that exact spot, let us know in advance so we can grind deeper to clear the major structural roots.
The cost depends entirely on the size of the stump (measured at its widest point near ground level), the tree species (hardwood vs. softwood), and how easily our machinery can access it. Because a small backyard stump requires a different machine than a massive macrocarpa stump on a rural block, we offer free, fast, on-site quotes to give you a transparent, accurate price.
Grinding a stump produces a mixture of wood chips and soil. By default, we backfill the hole with this mulch mixture, which naturally settles and breaks down over time to enrich the soil. If you prefer to have the hole filled with clean topsoil or want the excess wood chips completely removed from your property to use elsewhere in your garden, just let our team know!
Yes, but it requires a precision touch. Our operators are highly experienced in navigating tight residential spaces. Our modern stump grinders offer exceptional control, allowing us to grind close to fences, walls, and garden garden edges without causing damage. Before we begin, we also work with you to identify any nearby underground utilities like water pipes or internet cables to ensure a completely safe operation.
Yes, you can lay lawn seed or turf almost immediately by leveling the area with fresh topsoil. However, if you want to plant a new tree in the exact same spot, we recommend waiting a few months for the deep, unground roots to begin decomposing, or asking us to perform a deeper grind to clear out as much of the old root ball as possible.
Jarred Keenan
7 months ago
This a very professional and excellent operation. They're very responsive, quick and provide a very professional service. They treated our property like their own completing the job in a manner that was better than we expected and left everything so tidy. We won't hesitate to engage them soon for next job. Alessandro and his men are so friendly and really good people as well.
Blanca Mansfield
9 months ago
Awesome Hedge Cutting Job! Super happy with the hedge cutting service from Masterscape !! I’m thoroughly impressed with the hedge cutting service delivered to my property. The team arrived right on schedule, fully equipped and ready to work. They were professional, efficient, and paid great attention to detail—leaving the hedges perfectly trimmed and the area spotless afterward. What really stood out was the attention to customer satisfaction. Booking was easy, and everything went smoothly from start to finish. It’s not often you get a service that’s this reliable and easy to deal with. I’ll definitely be using Masterscape service again and highly recommend it to anyone who wants their garden looking sharp and clean.
HLH
8 months ago
Our experience with Masterscape has been exceptional. We first came across the company when we had seen that they sponsor up and coming local athletes. We had done our research and received many quotes for our job which was cutting down a large tree in a tricky environment, close to our house and power lines. We found their quote to be very competitive. The team were proficient but also cautious and took great care with the job. They did a great job, didn't damage anything and made sure to clean up after they were done. I will recommend Masterscape to everyone. Thanks team!
Alessandro Meda
