How the stump grinding calculator works
Stump grinding is priced mostly by the stump's width. The calculator puts each stump into the size band of a published Victorian cost guide, multiplies by how many stumps are that size, and adds the rows up. It also works out the same guide's rule of thumb of $3 to $4.50 per centimetre, as a second check. Both figures come from one publisher, Milone's Tree Solutions; nothing is blended with another source.
Your own price comes after the stumps and access have been seen. Ask for it in writing, with each stump, the grinding depth and the grindings listed.
Stump grinding prices by size
Published stump grinding prices by stump size
Published stump grinding prices, Victoria
| Stump | Published price | Who publishes it |
|---|---|---|
| Small stump, under 30 cm across | $100 – $200 | Milone's Tree Solutions, Victoria |
| Medium stump, 30–60 cm | $200 – $350 | Milone's Tree Solutions, Victoria |
| Large stump, 60–100 cm | $350 – $500 | Milone's Tree Solutions, Victoria |
| Extra-large stump, over 100 cm | $500 – $900+ | Milone's Tree Solutions, Victoria |
| Rule of thumb, per cm of stump diameter | $3 – $4.50 | Milone's Tree Solutions, Victoria |
| Minimum call-out, Melbourne metro | Typically $180 – $220 | Milone's Tree Solutions, Victoria |
The stump cost guide from Milone's Tree Solutions (updated 20 July 2026), checked 6 October 2026. It doesn't say whether GST is included, and the call-out figure is for Melbourne. We couldn't find a Bendigo tree business that publishes stump prices.
Getting your stump measurements ready
- One row per size. Group stumps of a similar width and enter how many there are.
- Photos help. A photo of each stump with the tape across it, and one of the narrowest gate on the way in.
Common questions about stump grinding costs
Is the calculator's figure a quote?
No. It's a published guide from Milone's Tree Solutions, a Melbourne and regional Victorian tree service, applied to your measurements by our arithmetic. A stump price is confirmed after someone has seen the stumps, the access and the ground, and put it in writing.
Where do I measure the stump?
The guide from Milone's Tree Solutions says to measure the stump diameter at the widest point at ground level, in centimetres. Include the flare where the big roots start, and take a photo with the tape in shot.
Why does a 60 cm stump show two price bands?
The published table lists medium stumps as 30 to 60 cm and large stumps as 60 to 100 cm, so a stump measured at exactly 60 cm (or 100 cm) sits in both. The calculator shows both bands rather than pick one.
Are several stumps cheaper per stump?
The calculator multiplies the per-stump figures, so it doesn't assume a discount. Milone's Tree Solutions says most arborists offer multi-stump discounts because the equipment is already on site, and that a minimum call-out (typically $180 to $220 in metropolitan Melbourne) means even a small stump will generally cost at least that much. Ask for each stump to be priced in your written quote.
Does the price include taking the grindings away?
The published bands don't say. Raking the grindings back into the hole is usually the cheapest option; taking them away is extra. The City of Greater Bendigo's free domestic green waste doesn't cover tree stumps.
Where these figures come from
The prices and rules on this page come from these published pages, checked on 6 October 2026.
- Milone's Tree Solutions: stump removal and grinding costs · Melbourne and regional Victoria tree service, cost guide updated 20 July 2026
- City of Greater Bendigo: Eaglehawk Landfill · Council green waste rules and fees
- Consumer Affairs Victoria: giving quotes, tradespeople and small works · Victorian Government guidance on what a quote should say, updated 8 July 2025
