“Stump grinding and stump removal are not generally included in the cost of removing a tree”
Normally when a tree is removed, the base is cut slightly above ground level using a chainsaw. Chainsaw teeth are not designed to come into contact with the ground because they become dull and unable to cut very quickly. For an additional charge, a qualified arborist using a specialized machine called a stump grinder, can grind the stump beneath the ground to your desired depth. Stump grinders, unlike chainsaws, have durable carbide-cutting teeth which rotate at high speed on a steel disk and can continue to cut after coming into contact with rocks and soil.
Stump grinders are designed for the sole task of efficiently and effectively removing stumps while leaving the surrounding area undisturbed. The residual from the stump removal process is fine sawdust and wood shavings which can easily be cleaned up and removed from your property.
Here are some reasons stump grinding may be the right option for you:
Aesthetics – Stumps can be unsightly and detract from the beauty of your lawn and garden.
Tree regrowth – Trees and shrubs will in many cases, re-emerge from the cut stump.
Landscape health – Decaying tree stumps can harbor insects, diseases and harmful fungi that can put other trees at risk.
Space – When space is limited, a stump can be removed completely and a new tree planted in the same location.
Contact Arbor Tech Tree Care and Service if you have purchased a property that has a pre-existing stump or consider our stump removal service as part of your tree removal process.