We offer affordable stump removal services to residential and commercial property owners in Pine Island 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 Pine Island 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 look at our stump grinding services.

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

Tree roots most likely spread out in to the yard practically as much as the branches did on the living tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the thicker roots are also left behind which makes it impractical to plant a new| replacement tree at any place within 10 ft of the old site.

If you wish to replace that old shade tree with a fresh one| then the stump should be ground up so as to create some space.

Aged tree roots take a long time to decompose

Soon after a stump has been ground up| the roots deteriorate quickly too. Roots attached to a stump seem to last much longer and can get in the way of planting shrubs| flowers| and various other landscaping amenities.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can break out

Some trees do not die after they’ve been felled| and will send up suckers the subsequent year. These suckers are a bit similar to the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and rather than coming back as one tree| will come back as ten or twenty trees . Grinding down the stump and the thickest section of the root stump stops the tree from becoming an unwanted 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 hazard for injury

The potential for a cave-in or a sinkhole in the yard is the leading reason why a big tree stump should be removed rather than being left in place. There have been instances where an 80 year walnut was removed leaving behind a stump with a girth of over 100 inches. It was not until a crack opened up in the stump that discovered beneath the stump was a hole some 6 feet deep| and that is simply an accident waiting to happen.

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

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in Pine Island NY. What happens if your landscaper 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 Pine Island 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 effective way to remove tree stumps.

Chemical treatments can take several months or years to work. Our stump grinder can chew out the roots to well below the ground level. Grinding the stump is considerably faster and can typically be carried out in well under an hour.
Physically digging out tree stumps is extremely dangerous and labor intense
If you remove your tree stump using a shovel| you are going to still have the huge stump to dispose of instead of small chips.  Most if not all Pine Island NY landfills will decline tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a measured pile of small chips and dirt. Stump grinding will make a considerably smaller hole rather than digging out the stump. Grinding will cause less disruption to the encompassing area and landscaping. You can also use the mulch to landscape.

Stump Removal can protect healthy trees from insects and disease

Stump grinding helps prevent infestations of bees| wasps| hornets| termites| other insects| or even larger animals. Removing a stump minimizes further spreading of infected wood to healthy 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 will be more convenient| much faster and safer. Exposed stumps have the potential to be a safety hazard for slip and fall injury personal injury lawsuits.

Definitely do not take risks removing tree stumps

Regardless of what you do| do not hook a chain up to your vehicle and attempt to drag it out. They possess extremely deep root systems and you can twist the framework of your car or truck or even trigger the air bags. Chains can also give way resulting in damage to the vehicle or injury to close-by property or people.

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

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