It’s important to remember that many of the DIY tree stump removal techniques are either dangerous, back-breaking or create significant damage to the surround property. If you don’t want your property to look like a war zone, we can help.
One of the reasons that tree stumps remain after removing trees is that many tree-cutting and removing companies do not include stump removal as part of their service because it requires a greater range of equipment. If you have unsightly stumps left after the tree is gone, we can remove them.
Properly grinding out a tree stump will kill it, as it should. If done improperly, the roots will continue to grow and cause further damage to your home’s pipes, driveway, and sidewalk. We grind out the core of the stump, killing it completely.
Decaying tree stumps attract insects, which then can spread to nearby trees. Remove a stump fully to avoid unwanted pest infestations from ants, termites, and wood borers.
The pests, such as termites, beetles, and rodents, which live in tree stumps can make their way into your home causing various problems for you and your family. Let us get rid of that stump for you.
Removing a tree stump is important for many reasons, one of which is new plants. If you want to plant something near an old tree, you need to remove the stump; otherwise, the stump and roots could prohibit the new plant’s growth.
While you can certainly try to pull out that large tree stump on your property with a large truck, you should keep in mind that the stump probably has an extensive root system. This means that you might end up damaging things like water pipes and building foundations.
What is coppicing? This is a method of cutting a tree down to a stump which facilitates regrowth. Coppicing is an age old method of utilizing tree wood and paper resources without causing widespread deforestation.
Did you know that one of the biggest causes of seasonal power outages is collapsed trees and tree twigs? Ice, snow and rain can put a lot of weight on lightly uprooted trees, making them fall down.
Another pro to grinding a tree stump instead of pulling it completely out? The intricate network of a tree’s roots can often grow around water pipes and underground utilities. Disturbing this network of roots can sometimes damage underground pipes and utilities.
Oak trees have deep taproots that go straight down into the earth. This helps them resist high winds, but it also makes the tree extremely difficult to dig out of the lawn.
Although a stump will eventually decompose and return its nutrients to the soil, this can take a great deal of time, leaving you with an unsightly mess in the meantime. We can quickly and effectively grind and remove the stump for you, even leaving you with some mulch for your yard and garden.
Do you know that tree service professionals do more than trim and cut down trees? They can eliminate land congestion which can otherwise become a fire danger or even a breeding ground for termites.
Big stumps, small stumps, medium-sized stumps. We can remove them all! Contact us today for more information or to schedule your free stump removal and grinding estimate.
Stump removal can be done by various methods depending on the stump and situation. They can be dug our or uprooted, ground down with a stump grinder, burned, or, if you have time, a stump remover chemical can be added that speeds up the decay of the stump.
When we discuss your project, we will need to know how many stumps you need removed, the diameter of the stump(s) at ground level, and if there are any buried utilities in the immediate area.
After removing the tree stump, make sure all the wood chips are picked up from the yard before mowing. Large wood chips can get stuck in the mower and cause damage to your lawnmower.
Not only will we grind out the stump, we will also take care of any above ground root system so that all future projects can go forward. Depending on the reach of the surface roots, you should be able to replant immediately.
Decaying tree stumps can attract pests, and eventually, those infestations will move on to healthy trees. To prevent your trees from becoming infested, make sure to remove any tree stumps.
What is stumping powder? Stumping powder is a mixture of explosive ingredients which was once used to try to blow tree stumps out of the ground or break the stumps down into more manageable parts. Unfortunately, the use of the powder often caused widespread damage to surrounding landscapes.
Did you know that digging a tree stump out of the ground can be a slow, tedious and messy task? Grinding it away, however, is not only faster, it is also minimally invasive so it will only affect the area that the stump occupies.
Before tree stump grinding, and even pulling stumps out of the ground with mechanical means, was available, people used to use axes, picks and even shovels to try to removal tree stumps. Needless to say, the process was grueling and would sometimes take days to weeks to complete.
