Can I grind my own tree stump?
Hi, Peter here. If you’re wondering whether you can grind a tree stump yourself, the answer is maybe. I find it depends on the size of the stump and how much equipment you’re willing to rent or buy.
If the stump is small enough, you might be able to do it with a handheld grinder. You can rent these from most UK tool hire stores (see below for a list of stump grinder hire services). But be warned: grinding a stump is hard work. You’ll need to keep the grinder moving so you don’t overheat the blade, and be extra careful not to damage your lawn or landscaping.
For larger stumps, I find you’ll need a heavier-duty grinder. These are also available for rental. Again, expect it to be tough going. You may need someone to help you lift and maneuver the grinder. And you’ll definitely want to avoid any underground utility lines.
I have added a video below that shows you what is involved in grinding a tree stump yourself. If it does not look like something you want to tackle yourself because of the effort, danger and cost of hiring the equipment, just fill out my FREE stump grinding estimate form and I will get right back to you with a competitive quote.
An alternative solution to tree stump grinding is trying to burn out your stump, I have written a guide on how to do this if you want to give it a go yourself: How to burn out a tree stump.