Future-Proofing Your Property: Chipping and Stump Grinding for Long-Term Care
- Marne Truter
- Nov 3
- 3 min read
The long game for good properties
If you look after a farm, homestead or estate, you already know this - it’s not about quick fixes. It’s about keeping the place solid for years. Big trees fall. Lawns settle. Roots spread. Old stumps rot and bring ants.
Future-proofing isn’t a fancy word. It just means doing the job right now so you don’t have to do it again later.
That’s what Overberg Biomass does. We chip and grind properly. We leave firewood where it’s useful. We keep soil out of the gear. The site ends up clean, level and ready for the next phase.
Why proper chipping and grinding matter
Leaving piles or stumps might look fine for a season, but they cause problems later.
Stumps rot, draw pests, and make mowing or planting harder.
Unchipped piles dry out, spread weeds, or just sit there getting in the way. (We know you are worried about that pile turning into a snake pit…)
Burning waste damages soil and kills good cover.
Grinding and chipping cleanly saves all that hassle. It’s not about looks. It’s about the ground holding together, the lawns staying level, and the soil staying alive.
What we actually do
Every site is different, but the work runs the same way:
We arrive with the chipper and grinder, ready to roll.
We chip what’s there, mixed branches, logs, garden waste, as long as it’s clean and free of soil.
Logs over 150mm get cut into 40cm lengths for firewood. Clients can split or sell them.
Stumps get ground down on-site. No digging, no hauling.
When we’re done, the area’s clean and ready to use again.
No fancy setup. No sorting piles by type. Just steady, proper work that lasts.
Why this matters for estates and homesteads
Older estates, guest farms and big properties build up waste faster than people think. One wet winter, a storm, a few tree removals - and there’s your pile.
Leaving it “for later” costs more in the end. It invites pests, wrecks mower blades, and makes the place look half-finished.
Grinding and chipping on-site fixes that for good. You can spread the chips for mulch, leave the firewood for winter, and know the job’s actually finished.
Quiet, clean and reliable
We don’t roll in with oversized gear or leave a trail of mess. Our machines are tidy and efficient.
The work gets done fast and right. When we leave, the site’s clean and level. No waste piles, no surprises.
That’s how estate care should be: simple, discreet and dependable.
The core message
Good properties deserve steady, proper care. Grind the stumps. Chip the waste. Leave firewood where it’s useful. Keep soil out of the machine.
Overberg Biomass helps property owners, farms and estates keep their land in shape for the long run with on-site chipping and stump grinding across the Overberg.
FAQ
Do you work on estates and homesteads?
Yes. We handle on-site chipping and stump grinding for estates, farms and residential properties around Napier, Bredasdorp, Caledon, Greyton, Hermanus, and surrounding areas.
Do you chip mixed piles?
Yes. Mixed piles are fine as long as they don’t have soil or stones.
What happens to the big logs?
Anything over about 150mm thick stays on site. We cut it into 40cm lengths for firewood.
Can you handle stumps?
Yes. We grind stumps on-site so the area can be leveled or replanted straight away.
Current rates (as of October 2025)
Chipping / Stump Grinding:
Hourly: R1 000
Half-Day (up to 4 hours): R3 950
Full-Day (up to 8 hours): R7 800
Contact us for our Preferred Partner rates (bulk clients).
Travel: First 20 km from Napier included. After that, R9 per km round trip.
Need a quick quote or site visit?
WhatsApp us photos of the piles or stumps to grind. We prepare quotes digitally, and if a site visit’s needed, we’ll let you know and arrange it.
Overberg Biomass offers on-site chipping and stump grinding for farms, estates and contractors across the Overberg.
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