Stump Grinding Sterling Forest NY Tree Service Orange County New York 10979

We offer affordable stump grinding services to residential and commercial property owners in Sterling Forest NY and throughout Orange County New York. Stump grinding 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 Sterling Forest NY property today.

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

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

Stumps make it tough to replant in the same location

Stump grinding Sterling Forest NYTree roots commonly stretch out in to the yard just about as much as the branches did on the living tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the more thick roots are also left behind making it impossible to start a new| replacement tree any where inside 10 feet of the existing site. If you choose to replace that old shade tree with a different one| then the stump must be ground up in order to create some space.

Aged tree roots take forever to break down

Soon after a stump has been ground up| the roots deteriorate quickly too. Roots connected to a stump seem to last much longer and can hinder planting shrubs| flowers| and other landscaping amenities.

Suckers may emerge

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

Potential 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 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| which is just an accident waiting to happen.

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

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company which provides stump grinding and other tree services in Sterling Forest NY. What happens if your landscaper or one of the  workers gets hurt? Are these companies insured? Tommy Trees is an %county% NY local company and has the expertise and knowledge for tree care and tree removal in Sterling Forest 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 %county% NY residents.


Stump grinding is the easiest and most effective way to remove tree stumps.

Chemical applications 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 speedier and can typically be carried out in well within an hour.


Manually excavating out tree stumps is extremely risky and work intense

Should you remove your tree stump with a shovel| you will still have the huge stump to dispose of instead of small chips. 
Most if not all Sterling Forest NY landfills will decline tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a measured mound of small chips and soil.
 Stump grinding will create a considerably smaller hole than digging out the stump.
 Grinding will create less disturbance to the encompassing area and landscaping.
You can also utilize the mulch to landscape.

Protect healthy trees from insects and disease

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

Protecting 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 likely be easier| faster and safer. Exposed stumps have the capability for being a safety hazard for slip and fall injury lawsuits.

Warning do not take risks removing tree stumps

What ever you do| do not hook a chain up to your car or truck and attempt to yank it out. They have quite deep-seated root systems and you could very well twist the framework of your car or truck or even set off the air bags. Chains can also snap causing damage to the vehicle or injury to close-by property or people.

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