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

Why you should grind tree stumps with a stump removal service

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

Stumps make it tough to replant in the exact same stump location

Tree roots frequently stretch out into the yard just about as far as the branches did on the living tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the more thick roots are also left which makes it difficult to start a new| replacement tree anywhere within 10 ft of the old site.

If you intend to replace that old shade tree with a brand new one| then the stump needs to be ground up in order to create some space.

Old tree roots take forever to decompose

After a stump has been ground up| the roots deteriorate very quickly too. Roots attached to a stump seem to last much longer and can block planting shrubs| flowers| and various landscaping features.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can spring up

Some trees do not really die after they’ve been chopped down| and will send up suckers the ensuing year. These suckers are a bit like the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and rather than returning as one tree| will likely return as ten or twenty new trees. Grinding down the stump and the thickest portion of the root stump prevents the tree from becoming 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 for injury

The potential for a cave-in or a sinkhole in the yard is the leading reason why a sizeable tree stump should be removed instead of 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 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 Harriman NY property?

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in Harriman NY. What happens if your landscaper 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 Harriman 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 efficient way to remove tree stumps.

Chemical treatments can take many months or years to work. Our stump grinder can chew out the roots to well below the ground level. Grinding the stump is substantially faster and can typically be executed in well within an hour.
Physically digging out tree stumps is very risky and work intensive
If you dig out your tree stump using a shovel| you are going to still have the huge stump to discard rather than small chips.  Most if not all Harriman NY landfills will not accept tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a controlled pile of compact chips and dirt. Stump grinding will certainly create a considerably smaller hole than digging out the stump. Grinding will create less disturbance 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 prevents infestations of bees| wasps| hornets| termites| other insects| or even bigger animals. Removing a stump protects against further proliferating 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 value of your home or business property. Mowing your yard is going to be more convenient| much faster and much safer. Exposed stumps have the potential for being a safety threat for slip and fall injury lawsuits.

Don’t take risks removing tree stumps

What ever you do| do not hook a chain up to your car and try to yank it out. Stumps have very deep-seated root systems and you could twist the frame of your car or even trigger the air bags. Chains can also bust resulting in damage to the vehicle or injury to nearby property or people.

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

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