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

Why you should grind tree stumps with a stump removal service

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

Stumps make it tough to replant in the same stump location

Tree roots generally spread out into the yard practically as far as the branches did on the living tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the thicker roots are also left behind making it difficult to plant a new| replacement tree anywhere within 10 feet of the old location.

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

Aged tree roots take forever to decompose

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

Stump removal prevents suckers which can break out

Various trees do not die after they’ve been chopped down| and will send up suckers the following year. These kinds of suckers are a bit similar to the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and rather than returning as one tree| will return as ten or twenty new trees. Grinding down the stump and the thickest parts of the root stump helps prevent the tree from turning into an undesirable 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 hazard for injury

The possibility for a cave-in or a sinkhole in the yard is the primary reason why a large 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 was not until a crack started up in the stump that discovered beneath the stump was actually a hole some 6 feet deep| and that is simply an accident waiting to occur anytime.

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

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in Middletown NY. What transpires if your gardener or any of the  workers becomes hurt? Are these people insured? Tommy Trees is an Orange County NY local company and has the expertise and knowledge for tree care and tree removal in Middletown 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 several 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 quicker and can typically be executed in well below an hour.
Physically digging out tree stumps is quite dangerous and labor intense
If you dig out your tree stump using a shovel| you will still have the huge stump to dispose of rather than small chips.  Most if not all Middletown NY landfills will not accept tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a measured heap of little chips and dirt. Stump grinding will definitely create a considerably smaller hole rather than digging out the stump. Grinding will result in less disruption to the bordering 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| or even larger animals. Removing a stump minimizes further proliferating of infected wood to healthier trees and shrubs.

Stump Removal protects 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 be much easier| much faster and much safer. Exposed stumps have the capability to become a safety threat for slip and fall injury suits.

Don’t take risks removing tree stumps

No matter what you do| do not hook a chain to your car and attempt to drag it out. They possess very deep-seated root systems and you can twist the framework of your car or truck and even set off the air bags. Chains can also bust causing damage to the vehicle or injury to close-by property or persons.

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

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