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The decision to leave stumps in place can be problematic in some cases. This is not only because they are unsightly or could impede future landscaping plans, but also because the potential for the stump to form new shoots or spread root diseases such a honey fungus should be considered.
Tree stumps are removed by either using hand tools or, more commonly, by using mechanical machinery, such as a stump grinder.
It makes more economic sense to pay that extra bit for stump removal when you are removing the tree. Stumps can be quite heavy and big, so the right tools and techniques are needed to successfully remove them.
What Is Included In A Stump Grinding And Removal Service?
The stump grinding specialists are equipped with high-powered stump grinders that can grind any tree stump regardless of size. This is done while causing the least amount of disturbance to your ground around it. The machine can cut both above ground and underground, meaning that the stump is removed with the least amount of disturbance to the surrounding landscape.
The stump of the tree and its buttress roots is ground down to about 300-mm below the ground surface, allowing for replanting as well as ground preparation for other purposes.
Once the stump is gone, the team can fill the remaining hole with a combination of the wood chippings and dirt. When the hole has been filled in, the ground will be levelled so that you can grass it if you like. Maybe you want to plant another tree type in the newly made hole.
Add the remnants of your stump to your compost bin, or, turn it into mulch. Both are ideal for your garden plants needs. Whether you’re looking to improve your soil texture or water retention, spreading mulch on your plants will do the trick.
How Long Will It Take To Remove A Tree Stump?
To remove small stumps, it may take a quarter-hour, while to grind larger ones to pulp, they will need to be excavated, cut and ground, which can take up to an hour.
If you’re looking for Pontypool tree stump removal services we can help, get in touch today to get a free quotation.
What Are The Dangers Of Leaving A Stump In Place And When Should It Be Removed?
If you don’t remove a tree stump, it can lead to a number of issues.
It’s a potentially dangerous obstacle, especially if your children are young as they may trip on it when playing in your garden. It can create a liability issue. Someone who trips and falls on the stump could claim that you were negligent in leaving it.
Removal of the tree, but leaving behind a stump, does not signify the end of growth. Stumps that are left in the ground may produce new sprouts during the growing period, which can make them more unsightly. With some tree species the roots will also continue to grow even after the tree has been cut down. These roots could cause cracks to appear in your foundation or interfere with pipes, cables or your septic tanks.
The stump may seem harmless, but it is often anything but. Tree stumps often house a colony of ants or termites as well wood-boring beetles and other insects, which, in no time, can turn into an infestation This can affect the integrity and value of your home and have an adverse affect on your plant life.
Estate agents will tell you that kerb-appeal can influence the market value of your home by as much as 10%. Tree stumps on your property may make it harder to sell your house for the price you’d like.
If you’re looking for Pontypool tree stump removal services we can help, get in touch today to get a free quotation.
Tree Stump Grinding Services FAQs
Is stump grinding a good idea?
Both the stump and the roots below are destroyed and removed so that regrowth won't become an issue. In this way, deciding to have your stump ground when you cut down the tree can save you money in the long run. It takes care of the issue the first time, eliminating the chance for sprouting.
What is the difference between stump removal and grinding?
If you want a clean, level surface, stump removal is the better option. Why? Stump removal completely removes the stump, while the stump grinding only grinds it down. This means that, with stump removal, you won't have to worry about any regrowth in the future.
How long does it take to grind down a stump?
It is impossible to say exactly how long stump grinding will take, it all depends on the size and situation of the stump, and ease of access to the location. It could be as little as one hour or as many as five hours.
Is it better to grind a stump or leave it?
Stump removal will leave the soil and future planting free from any potential suffocation from competing with the roots of the former tree. If you want to save money, stump grinding is the better option.
How effective is stump grinding?
Stump Grinding Takes Care of Tree Roots: You might assume that stump grinding would allow your tree to re-sprout again, since the roots are left behind. However, by grinding the stump all the way down, we are able to effectively eliminate any chance that unwanted tree will grow back.
If you’re looking for Pontypool tree stump removal services we can help, get in touch today to get a free quotation.
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