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

Why you should get rid of tree stumps with a stump removal service

The following article details the many reasons why you should consider Tommy Trees stump grinding service.

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

Tree root systems typically extend out into the yard nearly as far as the branches did on the living tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the thicker roots are also left behind which makes it impossible to start a new| replacement tree at any place within 10 ft of the existing site.

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

Older tree roots take forever to break down

Once a stump has been ground up| the roots deteriorate quickly also. Roots attached to a stump seem to survive much longer and can obstruct planting shrubs| flowers| and 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 suckers are a bit like the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and instead of coming back as one tree| will likely come back as ten or twenty trees . Grinding down the stump and the thickest portion of the root stump prevents the tree from turning into an undesirable 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 cave-in or a sinkhole in the yard is the top reason why a substantial tree stump ought to be removed as opposed to 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 opened up in the stump that discovered beneath the stump was actually a hole approximately 6 feet deep| and that is just an accident waiting to occur anytime.

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

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in New Hampton NY. What happens 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 New Hampton 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 dependable way to remove tree stumps.

Chemical treatments can take several months or years to work. Our stump grinder can easily chew out the roots to well under the ground level. Grinding the stump is considerably faster and can typically be accomplished in well under an hour.
Manually digging out tree stumps is extremely hazardous and labor intensive
If 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 New Hampton NY dumping grounds will not accept tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a measured pile of small chips and dirt. Stump grinding will certainly create a considerably smaller hole rather than digging out the stump. Grinding will cause 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 protects against infestations of bees| wasps| hornets| termites| other insects| and even larger animals. Removing a stump minimizes further spreading 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| a lot quicker and much safer. Exposed stumps have the potential for being a safety threat for slip and fall injury law suits.

Warning do not take risks removing tree stumps

No matter what you do| don’t ever hook a chain to your vehicle and try to yank it out. Stumps have quite deep root systems and you might twist the frame of your vehicle or even trigger the air bags. Chains might also snap resulting in damage to the vehicle or injury to nearby property or persons.

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

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