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Stump grinder working on a tree stump in a Dublin back garden
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Stump Grinding Dublin | Tree Stump & Root Removal

Old stump in the way? Nolan Stump Grinding will grind it out.

Fixed prices by stump size. From €95 a stump, plus a €100 call-out per visit. All quotes are free.

  • Ground out below the soil, so you can mow, plant or pave over it
  • Compact machine fits through a standard side gate
  • Boards down over your lawn, nothing churned up
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Stumps from €95Three fixed prices by stump width, and a quick quote by photo for anything over 75 cm. All quotes are free. Measure across the top, pick the size, book online.

What customers say about Nolan Stump Grinding

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Ciara M
Google review
★★★★★2 weeks ago

"Had an old stump in the back garden for years. They came out on the day they said, had it gone in about 20 mins and left the place spotless. Great lads."

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Paul Doyle
Google review
★★★★★1 month ago

"Good job on 3 conifer stumps along the back wall. Arrived a bit later than the time they gave me but they texted to let me know. Fair price, would use again."

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Siobhan Kelly
Google review
★★★★★3 weeks ago

"Our side gate is tiny and I was sure they wouldn't get in. They brought a small machine and it went straight through. Really happy, thank you!"

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Tight spacesCompact machine for side gates
Any sizeSmall to 1 m+ across
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Stumps and Roots, Gone

Real stump removal jobs. Drag the handle on any photo to see the before and after.

Lawn after the stump was ground out, afterTree stump in the middle of a back lawn, beforeBEFOREAFTER
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One Stump in the Lawn?

The tree came down years ago and the stump is still there. We grind it below the grass and rake the chippings back into the hole.

Garden boundary cleared of conifer stumps, afterRow of cut conifer stumps along a garden boundary, beforeBEFOREAFTER
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A Row of Conifer Stumps?

Leylandii or cypress cut down along the back wall. Every stump in the row ground out in one visit, each priced by its size.

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Clear strip of soil where a hedge stood, afterLine of old hedge stumps and roots along a front garden, beforeBEFOREAFTER
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Old Hedge Roots?

Hedge cut to the ground but the root line is still there. We grind the full run so you can put in a fence, a wall or a new bed.

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Deep hole left after grinding, ready for a patio base

Laying a Patio or Driveway?

A standard grind is fine for lawn. For a patio, driveway, shed base or new tree, we grind deeper so nothing rots and sinks later.

Deep grind +€40Book a deep grind →
Back garden lawn with a hedge and fields beyond

Want It Ready to Seed?

We take the chippings away, fill the hole with clean topsoil and level it off. Throw down grass seed the same day.

Topsoil €50 per metreAdd topsoil →
Housing estate with tree-lined greens from above

Estates, Schools or Sites?

Management companies, landscapers, builders and schools. Several stumps per visit, worked around your hours, invoiced.

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The Right Machine for the Space

Tight Side Gate or Open Space, We Have the Tools

Every garden is different, so we run two sizes of grinder and bring whichever one suits your job.

Compact walk-behind stump grinder going through a narrow side gate

Compact Grinder for Tight Spaces

Narrow side gates, back gardens with no rear access, raised beds, and stumps tight against walls, sheds or fences. Our compact walk-behind grinder goes through a standard side gate and gets in where a big machine can't.

Side gatesTight cornersNear walls & fences
Large tracked stump grinder beside a big stump on an estate green, operator with remote control

Tracked Grinder for Big Stumps

Large stumps, open lawns, estates and sites. Our big tracked grinder is worked by remote from a safe distance and takes out in an hour what a small machine would be at all day.

Big stumpsOpen lawnsEstates & sites
Stump Grinding Prices in Dublin

Pick the Size That Fits.

Small tree stump with a tape measure across the top

Small Stump

Up to 30 cm across
€95
per stump + €100 call-out per visit
  • Shrubs, small trees, young conifers
  • Ground below the grass
  • Chippings raked back in

The little stump the mower keeps catching. Usually gone in under half an hour.

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Medium tree stump with a tape measure across the top

Medium Stump

30 to 50 cm across
€145
per stump + €100 call-out per visit
  • Garden trees, cherry, birch, conifers
  • Ground below the grass
  • Chippings raked back in

The most common size in a Dublin back garden. Most tree surgeons leave one of these.

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Large tree stump with a tape measure across the top

Large Stump

50 to 75 cm across
€195
per stump + €100 call-out per visit
  • Mature sycamore, ash, beech
  • Ground below the grass
  • Chippings raked back in

A proper old tree. We grind out the main roots around it too, not just the middle.

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Very large tree stump with buttress roots and a tape measure across the top

Extra Large Stump

Over 75 cm across
Free quote
Send a photo, we send back a fixed price
  • Big oaks, beech, chestnuts, old lime trees
  • Send a photo with something for scale
  • Fixed price back before we book

The stump other people tell you to leave. Send us a photo and we'll come back with a fixed price.

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How our pricing works

Measure straight across the top of the stump at its widest point. That's your size. The price covers the machine, the operator, grinding below ground level, and raking the chippings back into the hole. There is a €100 call-out fee per visit, however many stumps we grind. All quotes are free. Several stumps on one visit are each priced by their size. If a stump turns out bigger than you booked, we tell you before we start, never after.

Access and tricky stumps

Our grinder is compact and goes through a standard side gate. If the only way in is through the house, tell us when you book. Stumps hard up against a wall, a shed or a footpath can be ground, but we may leave a thin edge to protect the structure. Stones, nails or wire in an old stump are common; we check before we grind.

How it Works

Four Steps, No Digging

1

Measure Your Stump

Tape across the top at the widest point and pick the size. Not sure? Send a photo and we'll size it for you.

2

Pick a Day

Choose a date online. The evening before, we text you a two-hour window. You don't need to be home if we can reach the garden.

3

We Grind It Out

We bring the right machine for the space: compact for side gates and tight corners, tracked for big stumps. Boards go down and the stump comes out below ground.

4

We Fill the Hole

The chippings go back in the hole, raked through and levelled. Want it ready to seed? Add topsoil. Pay by card or cash on the day, or by card online.

What We Grind

Almost Any Stump or Root a Garden Can Have

Tracked stump grinder working on a stump in a Dublin back garden, operator using the remote by the side wall
  • Tree stumps, any size
  • Conifer & leylandii stumps
  • Hedge root lines
  • Palm & cordyline stumps
  • Fruit tree stumps
  • Surface roots in lawns
  • Shrub & bush roots
  • Stumps on slopes
  • Stumps in tight gardens
  • Several stumps at once
  • Storm-damaged stumps
  • Stumps near patios & paths
  • Standing trees (we don't fell trees)
  • Japanese knotweed
  • Stumps set in concrete
  • Stumps over gas or water lines

If you're unsure whether we can grind it, send us a photo. We'll tell you straight, even if it's not a job for us.

Unsure? Get in touch

No Hidden Fees, No Surprises

Free Quotes

Every quote is free, over the phone or from a photo. No obligation.

Priced by Size

Three fixed sizes, measured with a tape. Bigger stumps priced from a photo. No guessing, no haggling on the doorstep.

Lawn Protected

Boards go down from the gate to the stump, so the grinder never churns up your grass.

We Show Up

We show up when we say we will, treat your garden with respect and leave it tidy.

Common Questions

How much does stump grinding cost?

It depends on how wide the stump is. Measure straight across the top at the widest point, then pick the size: up to 30 cm is €95, 30 to 50 cm is €145, 50 to 75 cm is €195. On top of that there is a €100 call-out fee per visit, however many stumps we grind. Anything over 75 cm, send us a photo with something for scale and we'll give you a fixed price.

Hedge root lines are priced from a photo too. Taking the chippings away and filling with topsoil is an add-on at €50 per metre. All quotes are free.

How deep do you grind?

A standard grind takes the stump well below the soil, deep enough to lay new grass and mow over it without catching anything.

If you're putting in a patio, a driveway, a shed base or planting a new tree in the same spot, book the deep grind. We go further down and take out more of the root crown so the ground doesn't sink later as old wood rots.

What happens to the wood chippings?

Grinding turns the stump into a pile of chippings and soil. As standard we rake it back into the hole and leave the area neat. It settles over a few weeks.

If you'd rather have a clean finish, add the clear-and-topsoil option. We take the chippings away, fill the hole with topsoil and level it, ready for seed or turf.

What do you do with the hole?

We don't leave you with a hole. As standard we fill it back in with the chippings from the grind, rake them through and level it off neat with the ground around it.

If you want it ready to seed or turf, add topsoil for €50 per metre. We take the chippings away, fill with clean topsoil and level it.

Can you get into my back garden?

Almost always. The grinder is compact and fits through a standard side gate. If the only access is through the house or a very narrow lane, tell us when you book and we'll confirm before the day.

Will the tree grow back?

Most trees won't once the stump is ground out. A few, like sycamore, willow, poplar and laurel, can send up the odd shoot from roots left in the ground. Pull them or mow over them and they give up within a season.

Is stump grinding the same as stump removal?

Yes. Grinding is the quickest, tidiest way to remove a stump. Instead of digging it out, we grind it down below the ground, roots and all near the surface, so you can lay grass or plant over it.

Do you cut down trees too?

No. We only grind stumps and roots. Once your tree surgeon has felled the tree, we come in and take out what's left.

Will it damage my lawn?

No. We put boards down from the gate to the stump so the machine never sits on your grass, and we sheet off nearby windows, cars and flower beds before we start.

How long does it take?

A small stump is usually done in under half an hour. A large one can take an hour or two. Several stumps in one garden are normally finished in a single visit.

Do I need to be home?

No, as long as we can get to the stump through a side gate. Leave it unlocked, mark the stump if there's more than one, and pay by card online.

What areas do you cover?

All of Dublin and the commuter towns in Kildare, Meath and Wicklow, out to about 20 km from the M50. Same prices everywhere we go.

Stump in the Way? We'll Grind It Out This Week.

Mon to Sat across Dublin, Kildare, Meath & Wicklow
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