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About us
Over 11 years of international arborist experience, now focused on one thing and doing it right: grinding stumps out across the Wellington region. Fully qualified, fully insured, and straight up about what a job takes. When that stump's in the way, you want someone who's spent a career around trees and knows exactly how to get it gone.
Meet james
With over 11 years of international arborist experience, James holds the EPTC qualification from City & Guilds UK and Site Wise Gold health and safety accreditation.
The same training that goes into taking a tree down safely is what goes into grinding the stump out properly.
A background working across different countries, climates and tree species means there's not much he hasn't seen. Old macrocarpa giants, tight side accesses, steep Wellington sites, the lot.
James leads a small, qualified team, so when you call Grind It Out you're dealing with the people who actually turn up and do the work. No call centre, no faceless subbies, no surprises.
We're fully insured for your peace of mind.
Comprehensive public liability
Full public liability insurance covering every stump grinding and clearing job, protecting both your property and our work.
Professional indemnity
Professional indemnity cover means you're protected on the advice and the work, though after 11+ years around trees, problems are rare.
Our certifications
EPTC Certified Arborist
European Pruning and Tree Care qualification from City & Guilds UK - internationally recognised certification ensuring expert knowledge of tree biology, pruning techniques, and safe working practices.
Site Wise Gold
Current health and safety certification demonstrating commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards on every job site.
Simple, from quote to clear.
Free on-site quote
We come to you, size up the stump and the access, and give you a fixed price. No surprises.
Pick a time
We lock in a day that suits you. Most jobs are knocked over in a few hours.
We grind it out
Machine in, stump down below grade, chips cleared as we go. A tidy site the whole time.
Cleared and tidy
Bare, level ground, raked off and ready for whatever's next. We back every job.