Got an old stump that’s in the way, looks scruffy, or keeps tripping you up? I grind stumps down below ground level so you can get your garden back — ready for grass, planting, paving, or just a clean finish.

Stumps ground down neatly below the surface for a safer, tidier garden
Ideal after tree removals, storm damage, or when you want to replant or re-turf
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Stump Grinding

Name: Sharp Hedges Tree & Garden Services
Address: County Durham
Telephone: +447598893566

Stump grinding to remove a tree stump in a domestic garden.

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What is stump grinding?

Stump grinding is the quickest way to remove a stump without digging it out. A grinder chips the stump down below ground level, leaving a clean area to finish with turf, gravel or planting.

Why choose Sharp Hedges?

Green waste bag with recycling symbol (responsible disposal)

NPTC qualified

Waste removed

Free quote

Fully insured

Large tree stumps and exposed roots before stump grinding in a gravel garden

Recent stump grinding work

A few recent stump grinding jobs I’ve completed across County Durham and the wider North East.

Area after stump grinding, stump removed and ground levelled in a gravel garden

Multiple large stumps and exposed roots removed and ground down — area left level and tidy, ready to finish.

stumps and roots before being ground by sharp hedges

Stump grinding carried out, all roots & stump removed and left level.

Before (left) / After (right)

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After

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Single stump in a lawn (to make mowing easy again)
Large conifer stumps (often the most awkward to dig out)
Multiple stumps in one visit after a clearance or removal
Stumps tight to fences, borders, patios and walls (access checked first)
Old hedge stumps and root crowns where regrowth is a problem
Grinding to a depth suitable for turfing, planting, or a tidy finish

Common stump grinding jobs I do

Before any grinding, I check access, surface levels, and what’s nearby — including fences, paving, drains and cables. If a tree is protected (TPO) or in a conservation area, rules can still apply even after it’s been cut down, so I’ll help you understand what’s needed before anything starts. I also work with neighbours in mind so it’s safe, controlled, and kept as tidy as possible.

Safety, permissions and neighbours

Stump grinding near you

Covering County Durham and the wider North East, with regular work in Sunderland, Seaham, Chester-le-Street, Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, Sedgefield, Durham, Darlington, Newcastle and Spennymoor.

How Pricing Works

I don’t publish prices online because every stump is different. I quote in person after checking the stump size, access, what’s around, and the safest way to do the work. You’ll get a clear fixed price before any work starts.

Free in-person quote
I pop out, look at the stump, check access, and talk through what finish you want.

Clear plan, no pressure
You’ll get a straightforward quote and honest advice on what’s best for your garden.

Book in, get it sorted
I carry out the work safely and leave the area tidy so you can move on with your plans.

Call 07598 893566 for a free in-person quote

Related services

If you’ve still got the tree and you’re not sure what’s best, see Crown Reduction. If the tree needs removing first, see Tree Removal. If you want the garden looking finished afterwards, see Hedge Cutting.