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

Why you ought to clear away tree stumps with a stump removal service

The following article details the many reasons why you should consider our stump grinding service.

Stumps make it tough to replant in the same area

Tree root systems usually extend out in to the yard virtually as far as the branches did on the living tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the thicker roots are also left making it difficult to start a new| replacement tree anywhere within 10 ft of the existing site.

If you choose to replace that old shade tree with a brand new one| then the stump must definitely be ground up so as to create some space.

Aged tree roots take years to degrade

Once a stump has been ground up| the roots break down quickly as well. Roots attached to a stump appear to last much longer and can get in the way of planting shrubs| flowers| and various landscaping amenities.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can come up

Certain trees do not die when they’ve been chopped down| and will send up suckers the following year. These suckers are a little bit similar to the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and instead of returning as one tree| will come back as ten or twenty trees . Grinding down the stump and the thickest portion of the root stump reduces the chances of the tree from developing into an undesirable 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 cave-in or a sinkhole in the yard is the top reason why a sizeable 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 started up in the stump that discovered beneath the stump was actually 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 West Point NY property?

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in West Point NY. What happens if your landscaper or one of the  workers gets hurt? Are these companies insured? Tommy Trees is an Orange County NY local company and has the expertise and knowledge for tree care and tree removal in West Point 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 efficient way to remove tree stumps.

Chemical treatments can take quite a few months or years to work. Our stump grinder is able to chew out the roots to well beneath the ground level. Grinding the stump is a lot faster and can typically be completed in well below an hour.
Manually digging out tree stumps is quite dangerous and labor intense
If you dig out your tree stump with a shovel| you are going to still have the huge stump to dispose of rather than small chips.  Most if not all West Point NY dumping grounds will decline tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a controlled heap of compact chips and soil. Stump grinding will certainly make a considerably smaller hole than digging out the stump. Grinding will cause less disturbance 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 protects against infestations of bees| wasps| hornets| termites| other insects| or even bigger animals. Removing a stump minimizes the risk of further spreading of diseased wood to healthier trees and shrubs.

Stump Removal protects the value of your property

Tree stumps are ugly and detract from the appeal and market value of your home or business property. Mowing your yard will likely be much easier| faster and much safer. Exposed stumps have the capacity to be a safety threat for slip and fall injury personal injury lawsuits.

Do not take risks removing tree stumps

No matter what you do| don’t ever hook a chain up to your vehicle and attempt to drag it out. They have extremely deep root systems and you might twist the framework of your motor vehicle or even set off the air bags. Chains can also give way causing damage to the vehicle or injury to nearby property or people.

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

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