We offer affordable stump removal services to residential and commercial property owners in Otisville 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 Otisville NY property today.

Why you ought to get rid of tree stumps with a stump removal service

The following article outlines the many reasons why you should consider our stump grinding services.

Stumps make it difficult to replant in the exact same location

Tree roots typically extend out in to the yard almost as far as the branches did on the living tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the more thick roots are also left behind which makes it impossible to plant a new| replacement tree anywhere within 10 feet of the old location.

If you really want to replace that old shade tree with a brand new one| then the stump has to be ground up for you to create some space.

Older tree roots take forever to decompose

After a stump has been ground up| the roots break down very quickly also. Roots connected to a stump appear to survive much longer and can get in the way of planting shrubs| flowers| and other landscaping amenities.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can come up

Specific trees do not really die when they’ve been chopped down| and will send up suckers the ensuing year. These suckers are a bit similar to the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and instead of returning as one tree| will likely return as ten or twenty new trees. Grinding down the stump and the thickest section of the root stump reduces the chances of the tree from turning into an undesirable addition to your yard. Ground out stumps are less likely to start re-growth of roots. Expanding roots can threaten sidewalks or foundations.

Stump Removal lessens potential for injury

The potential for a cave-in or a sinkhole in the yard is the leading reason why a sizeable tree stump ought to be removed rather than 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 Otisville NY property?

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in Otisville NY. What happens if your gardener or one 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 Otisville 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 most convenient and most dependable way to remove tree stumps.

Chemical applications can take quite a few months or years to work. Our stump grinder can easily chew out the roots to well below the ground level. Grinding the stump is substantially quicker and can typically be completed in well below an hour.
Physically excavating out tree stumps is extremely dangerous and labor intensive
Should you dig out your tree stump using a shovel| you are going to still have the huge stump to dispose of as opposed to small chips.  Most if not all Otisville NY landfills will decline tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a measured pile of compact chips and dirt. Stump grinding will definitely make a considerably smaller hole than digging out the stump. Grinding will create less disruption to the surrounding 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 larger animals. Removing a stump minimizes the risk of further proliferating of diseased wood to healthier trees and shrubs.

Stump Removal protects the value of your property

Tree stumps are bad-looking and detract from the beauty and value of your home or business property. Mowing your yard will be much easier| a lot quicker and safer. Exposed stumps have the potential to become a safety threat for slip and fall injury lawsuits.

Warning do not take risks removing tree stumps

Whatever you do| never hook a chain to your truck and attempt to pull it out. Stumps have very deep-seated root systems and you could twist the frame of your car or even set off the air bags. Chains can also break causing damage to the vehicle or injury to close-by property or persons.

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

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