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

Why you should remove tree stumps with a stump removal service

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

Stumps make it difficult to replant in the exact same area

Tree roots frequently stretch out in to the yard virtually as far as the branches did on the living tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the more thick roots are also left behind making it unfeasible to start a new| replacement tree anywhere within 10 ft of the old site.

If you really want to replace that old shade tree with a different one| then the stump ought to be ground up for you to create some space.

Aged tree roots take a long time to degrade

Soon after a stump has been ground up| the roots deteriorate swiftly too. Roots attached to a stump seem to last much longer and can hinder planting shrubs| flowers| and various landscaping features.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can break out

Some trees do not really die when they’ve been felled| and will send up suckers the following year. These suckers are a little bit like the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and rather than returning as one tree| will likely return as ten or twenty trees . Grinding down the stump and the thickest portion of the root stump reduces the chances of 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 threaten sidewalks or foundations.

Stump Removal lessens potential for injury

The possibility for a collapse or a sinkhole in the yard is the most significant reason why a big tree stump should be removed rather than 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 some 6 feet deep| and that is just an accident waiting to happen.

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

Tommy Trees is a fully insured tree service company providing stump grinding and other tree services in Walden NY. What happens if your landscaper or any of the  workers gets 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 Walden 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 most convenient and most effective way to remove tree stumps.

Chemical treatments can take quite a few months or years to work. Our stump grinder can easily chew out the roots to well beneath the ground level. Grinding the stump is considerably quicker and can usually be finished in well below an hour.
Manually digging out tree stumps is quite risky and labor intense
Should you dig out your tree stump using a shovel| you will still have the huge stump to dispose of as opposed to small chips.  Most if not all Walden NY landfills will not accept tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a controlled heap of small chips and soil. Stump grinding will definitely create a considerably smaller hole compared to digging out the stump. Grinding will result in less disturbance to the bordering 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 avoids further spreading of diseased wood to healthy trees and shrubs.

Stump Removal protects the value of your property

Tree stumps are bad-looking and diminish the beauty and market 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 for being a safety hazard for slip and fall injury lawsuits.

Do not take risks removing tree stumps

No matter what you do| don’t hook a chain up to your truck and attempt to pull it out. Stumps have very deep root systems and you might twist the framework of your truck or even trigger the air bags. Chains might also snap causing damage to the vehicle or injury to nearby property or persons.

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

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