Stump Grinding / Removal

After the removing a tree is done, what’s left behind is the sturdy stump that once anchored the tree in place. That stump comes with lots of questions about what to do next. Should you leave it in your yard, remove it, or grinding the stump When getting an estimate for a tree removal, we will also evaluate the site for stump grinding. Grinding allows the property owner to use the area where the tree once stood for laying sod or planting a flower bed. The stump grinder also produces mulch that has many uses around the yard.

While having the stump ground is not always necessary. Yet, many people prefer to deal with the stump at the same time as having the tree removed.

An old tree stump might not cause problems at first, but the longer you let it stick around, the more it can become a nuisance. Old stumps can get in the way for creating a new outdoor play area or patio,  a trip hazard for you and your family or make it hard to plant new landscape.

Stump Grinding Advantages

Professional grinding of the stump offers numerous advantages for landowners and their properties. It provides a practical, safe, and environmentally friendly solution for removing tree stumps, improving the overall health, appearance, and usability of your property.

Improved Aesthetics and Increased Space

Enhances Visual Appeal: Leftover stumps can be an eyesore, detracting from the overall beauty of your landscape. Grinding them down leaves a smooth, level surface, restoring the aesthetic appeal of your yard.

Reclaims Valuable Space: Stumps take up valuable real estate in your yard that could be used for other purposes, such as planting new trees, creating a garden bed, installing a patio or deck, or simply expanding usable lawn space.

Enhanced Safety

Eliminates Tripping Hazards: Stumps can be a serious tripping hazard, especially for children, seniors, or anyone running or playing in the yard.

Protects Lawn Equipment: Stumps can also damage lawnmowers and other landscaping equipment, leading to costly repairs.

Prevention of Pest Infestations and Disease

Detters Pests: Decaying stumps can attract a variety of pests like termites, ants, and beetles, which can potentially spread to other trees, plants, or even your home.

Reduces Disease Spread: Removing the stump can also help prevent the spread of diseases from the decaying wood to other plants and trees in your yard.

Environmentally Friendly and Cost-Effective

Generates Useful Mulch: The wood chips produced during stump grinding can be repurposed as mulch for gardens and landscaping, enriching the soil and suppressing weeds.

More Affordable: Stump grinding is often a more budget-friendly option compared to complete stump removal, as it is less labor-intensive and requires less heavy machinery.

Reduced Waste: Repurposing the wood chips helps reduce landfill waste and contributes to sustainable land management.

Faster Process: Stump grinding is generally quicker than complete stump removal, taking only a few hours for most jobs.

Landscape Preparation and Future Projects

Prepares for Future Planting: Grinding the stump creates an ideal environment for new landscaping projects, such as planting a new tree or creating a garden bed.

Minimizes Disruption: Stump grinding is less intrusive than complete stump removal, as it does not involve extensive digging or disturbing the surrounding landscape.

Prevents Regrowth

Destroys the Stump and Roots: Grinding the stump down several inches below ground level effectively destroys the stump and remaining roots, significantly reducing the chances of regrowth, according to Heritage Tree Care.

Before Tree Removal & Stump Grinding, Call DigAlert

Calling DigAlert, or 811, before digging is crucial for safety and legal reasons. It helps prevent damage to underground utility lines, which can lead to service interruptions, injuries, and costly fines.

By contacting DigAlert, you notify utility companies about your excavation plans, allowing them to mark the locations of their underground facilities.

Advantages of DigAlert (Call Before You Dig):

Prevents Damage to Underground Utilities: DigAlert helps avoid accidental damage to critical underground infrastructure like gas pipelines, electric lines, water lines, and communication cables, according to the Department of Transportation (.gov).

Ensures Safety: By identifying buried lines, DigAlert minimizes the risk of injuries and potentially dangerous accidents, such as explosions caused by damaged gas pipelines.

Avoids Costly Repairs and Penalties: Damaging utility lines can lead to expensive repairs, fines, and potentially being held liable for costs associated with damaged equipment.

Maintains Service Reliability: Protecting underground utilities prevents service outages and disruptions to essential services for homes and businesses.

Free Service: DigAlert is a free service provided by local utility companies to homeowners and excavators planning digging projects.

Legally Mandated: In many areas, it’s a legal requirement to contact DigAlert (or the local equivalent, like 811) before any excavation work, regardless of project size.

Reduces Delays: By preventing unexpected utility strikes, DigAlert helps keep projects on schedule and avoids costly delays.

Rob’s Tree Service, A Full-Service Tree Service Company

With over 50 years of experience in the tree industry, you can trust that our certified arborists will work with you to ensure the safety of your home, business, and the public.