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

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

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

Stumps make it tough to replant in the same area

Tree roots usually stretch out into the yard practically as much as the branches did on the live tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the thicker roots are also left making it unfeasible to plant a new| replacement tree anywhere within 10 feet of the existing site.

If you want to replace that old shade tree with a different one| then the stump will need to be ground up so as to create some space.

Older tree roots take a long time to degrade

After a stump has been ground up| the roots deteriorate quickly as well. Roots connected to a stump seem to survive much longer and can obstruct planting shrubs| flowers| and many other landscaping amenities.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can break out

Certain trees do not really die after they’ve been felled| and will send up suckers the ensuing year. These suckers are a bit like the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and instead of coming back as one tree| will likely return as ten or twenty trees . Grinding down the stump and the thickest parts of the root stump prevents the tree from becoming 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.

Stump Removal lessens potential for injury

The possibility for a cave-in or a sinkhole in the yard is the leading reason why a large tree stump ought to be removed instead of being actually 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 actually a hole approximately 6 feet deep| which is simply an accident waiting to occur anytime.

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

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in Arden NY. What happens if your landscaper or one of the  workers becomes 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 Arden 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 applications can take many 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 substantially quicker and can usually be carried out in well below an hour.
Manually digging out tree stumps is quite risky and work intense
Should you remove your tree stump with a shovel| you will still have the huge stump to dispose of rather than small chips.  Most if not all Arden NY dumping grounds will decline tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a controlled pile of small-sized chips and soil. Stump grinding will create a considerably smaller hole rather than digging out the stump. Grinding will cause less disturbance to the surrounding area and landscaping. You can also use 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| and even bigger animals. Removing a stump helps prevent further spreading out of diseased wood to healthy trees and shrubs.

Stump Removal protects the value of your property

Tree stumps are unsightly and diminish the appeal and market value of your home or business property. Mowing your yard will be more convenient| faster and much safer. Exposed stumps have the capability for being a safety risk for slip and fall injury suits.

Do not take risks removing tree stumps

What ever you do| don’t hook a chain to your vehicle and try to yank it out. Stumps have very deep-seated root systems and you could very well twist the framework of your truck or even trigger the air bags. Chains might also snap 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 Arden NY today.

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