We offer affordable stump removal services to residential and commercial property owners in Chester NY and throughout Orange County New York.

Stump removal is an often overlooked task that soon becomes a necessity should the stump become hazardous for a variety of reasons detailed below. You can rely on Tommy Trees to provide an effective stump grinding service at the right price. Contact us for an estimate for your Chester NY property today.

Why you should clear away tree stumps with a stump removal service

The following blog post explains the many reasons why you should consider Tommy Trees stump grinding service.

Stumps make it tough to replant in the exact same stump location

Tree roots most likely spread out into the yard just about as far as the branches did on the live tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the thicker roots are also left behind which makes it impossible to start a new| replacement tree anywhere inside 10 feet of the existing location.

If you intend to replace that old shade tree with a different one| then the stump must be ground up in order to create some space.

Older tree roots take years to degrade

Soon after a stump has been ground up| the roots break down swiftly too. Roots attached to a stump seem to last much longer and can hinder planting shrubs| flowers| and various landscaping amenities.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can emerge

Various trees do not die after they’ve been felled| and will send up suckers the next year. These suckers are a bit similar to the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and rather than returning as one tree| will likely come back as ten or twenty new trees. Grinding down the stump and the thickest portion of the root stump defends against the tree from turning into an unwanted addition to your yard. Ground out stumps are less likely to start re-growth of roots. Expanding roots can endanger sidewalks or foundations.

Stump Removal lessens potential hazard for injury

The possibility for a collapse or a sinkhole in the yard is the top reason why a substantial tree stump ought to be removed instead of being left in place. There have been instances where an 80 yr walnut was removed leaving behind a stump with a girth of over 100 inches. It wasn’t until a crack started up in the stump that discovered beneath the stump was a hole approximately 6 feet deep| and that is simply an accident waiting to occur anytime.

Why use Tommy Trees to grind out tree stumps on your Chester NY property?

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in Chester NY. What transpires if your gardener or any of the  workers gets hurt? Are they insured? Tommy Trees is an Orange County NY local company and has the expertise and knowledge for tree care and tree removal in Chester NY. Working effectively at a local level is important for the management of trees| care of the environment and result in both affordable and reliable tree care for Orange County NY residents.

Stump grinding is the best and most dependable way to remove tree stumps.

Chemical treatments can take many months or years to work. Our stump grinder is able to chew out the roots to well below the ground level. Grinding the stump is substantially faster and can generally be accomplished in well below an hour.
Physically excavating out tree stumps is quite risky and labor intense
If you dig out your tree stump using a shovel| you will still have the huge stump to dispose of instead of small chips.  Most if not all Chester NY landfills will decline tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a controlled heap of small-sized chips and dirt. Stump grinding will definitely create a much smaller hole than digging out the stump. Grinding will create less disturbance to the bordering area and landscaping. You can also utilize the mulch to landscape.

Stump Removal can protect healthy trees from insects and disease

Stump grinding prevents infestations of bees| wasps| hornets| termites| other insects| and even bigger animals. Removing a stump helps prevent further spreading out of infected wood to healthier trees and shrubs.

Stump Removal protects the value of your property

Tree stumps are ugly and detract from the appeal and value of your home or business property. Mowing your yard is going to be much easier| much faster and safer. Exposed stumps have the capability for being a safety risk for slip and fall injury law suits.

Definitely do not take risks removing tree stumps

Regardless of what you do| never hook a chain up to your car and try to pull it out. They possess very deep root systems and you can twist the framework of your truck and even set off the air bags. Chains can also give way resulting in damage to the vehicle or injury to close-by property or persons.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for stump removal services in Chester NY today.

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