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

Why you should clear away tree stumps with a stump removal service

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

Stumps make it difficult to replant in the same area

Tree root systems typically spread out into the yard almost 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 difficult to start a new| replacement tree anywhere within 10 ft of the existing site.

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

Old tree roots take forever to decompose

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

Stump removal prevents suckers which can emerge

Some trees do not really die after they’ve been felled| and will send up suckers the subsequent year. These suckers are a little bit similar to 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 portion of the root stump prevents the tree from turning into an unwanted 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 possibility for a cave-in or a sinkhole in the yard is the primary reason why a large tree stump should be removed instead of 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 started 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 happen.

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

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in New Milford NY. What transpires if your gardener or one of the  workers gets 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 New Milford 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 easiest and most dependable 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 under the ground level. Grinding the stump is much quicker and can usually be executed in well under an hour.
Physically excavating out tree stumps is very risky and labor intensive
Should you dig out your tree stump with a shovel| you are going to still have the huge stump to dispose of rather than small chips.  Most if not all New Milford NY dumping grounds will not accept tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a measured pile of little chips and soil. Stump grinding will create a considerably smaller hole than digging out the stump. Grinding will create less disturbance to the surrounding 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| or even bigger animals. Removing a stump protects against further spreading of infected wood to healthy 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 likely be more convenient| a lot quicker and safer. Exposed stumps have the potential to become a safety risk for slip and fall injury personal injury lawsuits.

Don’t take risks removing tree stumps

No matter what you do| don’t hook a chain to your vehicle and attempt to pull it out. They possess extremely deep root systems and you can twist the framework of your car and even trigger the air bags. Chains can also give way resulting in damage to the vehicle or injury to nearby property or people.

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

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