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

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

The following post outlines the many reasons why you should consider our stump grinding service.

Stumps make it difficult to replant in the same area

Tree roots commonly spread out into the yard practically 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 impossible to plant a new| replacement tree at any place inside 10 feet of the existing location.

If you wish to replace that old shade tree with a different one| then the stump must definitely be ground up in order to create some space.

Old tree roots take years to degrade

Soon after a stump has been ground up| the roots break down swiftly also. Roots connected to a stump appear to last much longer and can obstruct planting shrubs| flowers| and many other landscaping amenities.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can emerge

Specific trees do not die when they’ve been felled| and will send up suckers the next year. These suckers are a little bit like the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and instead of returning as one tree| will come back as ten or twenty new trees. Grinding down the stump and the thickest section of the root stump stops 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 threaten sidewalks or foundations.

Stump Removal lessens potential for injury

The possibility for a collapse or a sinkhole in the yard is the most important reason why a big tree stump should be removed as opposed to 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 wasn’t until a crack started up in the stump that discovered beneath the stump was a hole approximately 6 feet deep| which is just an accident waiting to occur anytime.

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

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in Greenwood Lake NY. What transpires if your gardener or any of the  workers gets 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 Greenwood Lake 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 under the ground level. Grinding the stump is considerably speedier and can typically be completed in well below an hour.
Physically digging out tree stumps is extremely risky and labor intensive
Should you dig out your tree stump with a shovel| you will still have the huge stump to dispose of as opposed to small chips.  Most if not all Greenwood Lake NY dumping grounds will decline tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a measured mound of compact chips and dirt. Stump grinding will make a considerably smaller hole compared to digging out the stump. Grinding will create less disturbance to the bordering area and landscaping. You can also make use of the mulch to landscape.

Stump Removal can protect healthy trees from insects and disease

Stump grinding prevents infestations of bees| wasps| hornets| termites| other insects| and even larger animals. Removing a stump minimizes the risk of further spreading out of infected wood to healthy trees and shrubs.

Stump Removal protects the value of your property

Tree stumps are bad-looking and diminish the appeal and value of your home or business property. Mowing your yard is going to be more convenient| a lot quicker and much safer. Exposed stumps have the capability for being a safety risk for slip and fall injury suits.

Warning do not take risks removing tree stumps

Whatever you do| don’t hook a chain to your truck and attempt to drag it out. Stumps have quite deep root systems and you could twist the frame of your vehicle or even trigger the air bags. Chains can also give way causing damage to the vehicle or injury to close-by property or people.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for stump removal services in Greenwood Lake NY today.

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