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Tree Surgery Services

Stump Removal in Hampshire

Professional stump grinding and removal across Winchester and Hampshire — taking stumps well below ground level so you can reclaim the space for lawn, paving or new planting.

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📞 01962 448 441

★★★★★ Trusted by homeowners across Winchester & Hampshire

Sound familiar? You’re in the right place.

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A tree has been felled and the stump is now in the way of new planting or landscaping plans

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The stump is preventing you from mowing, using or laying a lawn over that part of the garden

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Fungus or new shoots are sprouting from the stump and you want it gone completely

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You’re preparing ground for a driveway, extension or build and stumps need clearing from the footprint

Why stumps need dealing with

A felled tree leaves behind a stump that — depending on the species — can reshoot, harbour disease, create a trip hazard or obstruct future landscaping. 📖 Not sure yet whether your tree actually needs to come down? See our guide: 7 signs a tree needs removing.

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Prevents re-shooting

Many species — ash, willow, cherry — shoot vigorously from a cut stump. Grinding below the root collar stops this completely.

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Removes disease risk

Decaying stumps attract honey fungus and other root pathogens that can spread to nearby healthy trees and shrubs.

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Reclaims the space

With the stump ground out and the void filled with wood chip, the area is ready for new turf, paving or planting.

Grinding vs. full excavation — what’s right for your stump?

Stump grinding is the most efficient and widely used method. A stump grinder — a machine with a rotating cutting wheel — grinds the stump down to well below ground level, typically 200–300mm deep. The resulting wood chip can be left to fill the void or removed from site. Grinding doesn’t extract the root system, but it prevents re-growth and removes the obstruction. This is the right solution for the vast majority of stumps.

Full stump and root excavation is occasionally necessary — for example where a large stump sits directly against a building foundation, or where root removal is required as part of a major landscaping project. This involves mechanical excavation and is significantly more disruptive and costly. We advise on this where it’s genuinely the right approach.

  • Grinding available for stumps of any size, including large mature trees
  • Compact tracked grinders for restricted access — narrow gates, terraced gardens
  • Multiple stumps on one visit — cost-effective for clearance projects
  • Wood chip mulch can be left on site or removed
  • Underground service checks advised before grinding near utility lines

Ready to get rid of that stump once and for all?

We’ll measure the stump and give you a fixed price on the spot. No obligation, same-day response.

🎓NPTC QualifiedCertified arborists
⚙️Professional EquipmentTracked grinders, any access
✅Below Ground LevelSpace fully reclaimed
🛡️£5m Public LiabilityFully insured
⭐5-Star RatedTrusted locally

Stump removal questions answered

Common questions from Hampshire homeowners about stump removal and grinding.

Typically 200–300mm below ground level — enough to bury the stump, fill the void and allow turf or paving over the top. If you need it deeper (for example, for a new tree planting in the same spot), let us know and we’ll grind to the required depth.

Yes — once the stump is ground below the root collar, the root system has no means of generating new growth and will gradually decay in the ground. For most species this is a clean, permanent solution. The one exception is some species (like poplar or willow) that can occasionally throw up suckers from surviving roots — we’ll advise if this is a risk for your tree.

Stump grinding produces a significant volume of wood chip mixed with soil. You can choose to have it left on site to fill the void — it will rot down over 2–3 years — or we can remove it as part of the job. If you’re planning to turf or pave immediately, removal is the better option.

We have tracked compact stump grinders that can pass through a standard 800mm garden gate. For very restricted sites, we’ll assess access when we visit to quote and will let you know if there are any constraints.

If the stump is near gas, water or electric services, it’s worth checking service routes before grinding. We recommend using a cable avoidance tool (CAT) scan for stumps close to buildings or known service routes. We can advise on this when we survey the site.

Related services: stump grinding detail · tree removal · deadwooding — or return to the homepage.

We serve customers across Hampshire — including Romsey, Alresford, Chandler's Ford and Stockbridge.

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Tell us the approximate size and location of the stump — or send us a photo — and we’ll give you a clear, competitive price.

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📞 01962 448 441

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