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

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

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

Stumps make it tough to replant in the same location

Tree root systems typically stretch out into the yard almost as much as the branches did on the live tree. By leaving the tree stump in place| the thicker roots are also left which makes it unfeasible to start a new| replacement tree any where inside 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 for you to create some space.

Older tree roots take a long time to degrade

Soon after a stump has been ground up| the roots deteriorate quickly also. Roots connected to a stump appear to survive much longer and can hinder planting shrubs| flowers| and other landscaping amenities.

Stump removal prevents suckers which can emerge

Particular trees do not die when they’ve been felled| and will send up suckers the next year. These suckers are a little bit similar to the multi headed Greek “Hydra” and rather than returning as one tree| will come back as ten or twenty trees . Grinding down the stump and the thickest section of the root stump defends against 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 potential for a collapse or a sinkhole in the yard is the top reason why a sizeable tree stump ought to 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 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 Westtown NY property?

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

Chemical applications 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 substantially quicker and can generally be performed in well under an hour.
Manually digging out tree stumps is extremely dangerous and work intensive
If you dig out your tree stump with a shovel| you are going to still have the huge stump to discard as opposed to small chips.  Most if not all Westtown NY land fills will decline tree stumps. Grinding will leave you with a controlled mound of compact chips and dirt. Stump grinding will definitely make a considerably smaller hole compared to digging out the stump. Grinding will create less disruption to the surrounding 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 reduces the chances of further proliferating of diseased wood to healthier trees and shrubs.

Stump Removal protects the value of your property

Tree stumps are bad-looking and detract from the beauty and market value of your home or business property. Mowing your yard is going to be easier| much faster and safer. Exposed stumps have the capacity to become a safety hazard for slip and fall injury lawsuits.

Warning do not take risks removing tree stumps

What ever you do| do not hook a chain to your truck and try to drag it out. They have very deep-seated root systems and you can twist the framework of your car or truck or even set off the air bags. Chains can also give way causing damage to the vehicle or injury to nearby property or persons.

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

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