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 ought to remove tree stumps with a stump removal service

The following blog post details the many reasons why you should look at Tommy Trees stump grinding services.

Stumps make it tough to replant in the same area

Tree roots usually extend out in to the yard just about as much as the branches did on the live tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the more thick roots are also left behind which makes it impractical to start a new| replacement tree at any place within 10 ft 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 so as to create some space.

Aged tree roots take years to break down

Once a stump has been ground up| the roots break down quickly too. Roots connected to a stump appear to survive much longer and can get in the way of planting shrubs| flowers| and many other landscaping amenities.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can break out

Some trees do not die after they’ve been felled| and will send up suckers the ensuing year. These kinds of suckers are a bit similar to the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and rather than returning as one tree| will come back as ten or twenty new trees. Grinding down the stump and the thickest parts of the root stump stops the tree from developing 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 for injury

The possibility for a cave-in or a sinkhole in the yard is the most significant reason why a large tree stump ought to be removed as opposed to being 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 was not until a crack opened up in the stump that discovered beneath the stump was a hole some 6 feet deep| which is simply 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 happens if your landscaper or any of the  workers becomes hurt? Are these companies 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 effective way to remove tree stumps.

Chemical applications can take several months or years to work. Our stump grinder can chew out the roots to well under the ground level. Grinding the stump is a lot quicker and can usually be executed in well within an hour.
Manually excavating out tree stumps is quite risky and labor intensive
If you dig out your tree stump with a shovel| you will still have the huge stump to dispose of rather than small chips.  Most if not all New Milford NY land fills will decline tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a controlled mound of little chips and soil. Stump grinding will 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| and even larger animals. Removing a stump avoids further spreading out of diseased wood to healthy trees and shrubs.

Stump Removal protects the value of your property

Tree stumps are ugly and diminish the appeal and value of your home or business property. Mowing your yard will be more convenient| a lot quicker and much safer. Exposed stumps have the potential to be a safety threat for slip and fall injury lawsuits.

Warning do not take risks removing tree stumps

Regardless of what you do| don’t ever hook a chain up to your truck and try to pull it out. They possess very deep root systems and you can twist the frame of your vehicle or even trigger the air bags. Chains may also break 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 Milford NY today.

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