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

Why you should grind tree stumps with a stump removal service

The following post details the many reasons why you should choose our stump grinding services.

Stumps make it difficult to replant in the same location

Tree roots most likely extend out in to the yard nearly as much as the branches did on the living tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the thicker roots are also left making it impractical to plant a new| replacement tree any where inside 10 ft of the existing site.

If you wish 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 forever to break down

After a stump has been ground up| the roots deteriorate swiftly also. Roots connected to a stump appear to last much longer and can get in the way of planting shrubs| flowers| and other landscaping features.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can spring up

Specific trees do not really die after they’ve been chopped down| and will send up suckers the next year. These suckers are a little bit similar to the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and rather than coming back as one tree| will likely come back as ten or twenty trees . Grinding down the stump and the thickest section of the root stump reduces the chances of 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 for injury

The potential for a cave-in or a sinkhole in the yard is the most important reason why a large tree stump ought to be removed as opposed to 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 opened up in the stump that discovered beneath the stump was a hole some 6 feet deep| which is simply an accident waiting to happen.

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

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in Cornwall NY. What transpires if your gardener or one of the  workers becomes hurt? Are these guys insured? Tommy Trees is an Orange County NY local company and has the expertise and knowledge for tree care and tree removal in Cornwall 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 applications can take several months or years to work. Our stump grinder is able to chew out the roots to well under the ground level. Grinding the stump is substantially quicker and can usually be executed in well under an hour.
Physically excavating out tree stumps is quite risky and labor intense
If you dig out your tree stump with a shovel| you are going to still have the huge stump to discard instead of small chips.  Most if not all Cornwall NY land fills will not accept tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a measured mound of little chips and dirt. Stump grinding will definitely create a considerably smaller hole compared to digging out the stump. Grinding will create less disruption 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 helps prevent infestations of bees| wasps| hornets| termites| other insects| and even larger animals. Removing a stump reduces the chances of further spreading of diseased wood to healthy trees and shrubs.

Stump Removal protects the value of your property

Tree stumps are unsightly and diminish the beauty and value of your home or business property. Mowing your yard will be easier| a lot quicker and much safer. Exposed stumps have the capability to be a safety threat for slip and fall injury personal injury lawsuits.

Do not take risks removing tree stumps

What ever you do| do not hook a chain to your truck and attempt to drag it out. Stumps have extremely deep-seated root systems and you could very well twist the frame of your truck and even trigger the air bags. Chains may also bust 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 Cornwall NY today.

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