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

Why you ought to remove tree stumps with a stump removal service

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

Stumps make it difficult to replant in the same location

Tree roots generally extend out in to the yard virtually as far as the branches did on the live tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the thicker roots are also left which makes it difficult to start a new| replacement tree anywhere within 10 ft of the old location.

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

Older tree roots take a long time to degrade

Once a stump has been ground up| the roots break down very quickly as well. Roots connected to a stump appear to last much longer and can obstruct planting shrubs| flowers| and various landscaping amenities.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can spring up

Certain trees do not die when they’ve been felled| and will send up suckers the following year. These kinds of suckers are a little bit like the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and instead of returning as one tree| will likely come back as ten or twenty new trees. Grinding down the stump and the thickest portion of the root stump reduces the chances of the tree from turning into an unwelcome 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 potential for a collapse or a sinkhole in the yard is the leading reason why a large tree stump ought to be removed as opposed to being actually 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| which is simply an accident waiting to happen.

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

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in Chester NY. What transpires if your landscaper or any 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 Chester 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 dependable 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 below the ground level. Grinding the stump is a lot speedier and can usually be carried out in well within an hour.
Physically digging out tree stumps is very dangerous and labor intense
Should you dig out your tree stump using a shovel| you are going to still have the huge stump to dispose of as opposed to small chips.  Most if not all Chester NY land fills will not accept tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a measured pile of small-sized chips and soil. Stump grinding will create 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 helps prevent infestations of bees| wasps| hornets| termites| other insects| or even larger animals. Removing a stump minimizes the risk of further proliferating of diseased wood to healthier 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 easier| a lot quicker and much safer. Exposed stumps have the capability to become a safety risk for slip and fall injury suits.

Definitely do not take risks removing tree stumps

No matter what you do| never hook a chain up to your vehicle and attempt to yank it out. They possess quite deep-seated root systems and you could very well twist the frame of your truck and even trigger the air bags. Chains might also snap 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 Chester NY today.

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