How Long Does the Removal Process Take?
If you love your garden and have invested time into making it beautiful and functional, you do not want it ruined by unsightly stumps dotted all over the place. So how do you remove them to make your garden attractive and functional once again? The first thing is that stump removal is not a quick and easy DIY job that you should try. Stump grinding should be left to the professionals.
Reasons to Remove Stumps
Apart from being unsightly, there are several reasons why you should remove tree stumps.
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A rotting stump ruins your landscaping and reduces your home’s curb appeal.
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Removing a stump gives you more space and makes it more user-friendly.
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The tree roots can survive long after the tree has been cut down, and will often spread under your house and damage your foundations.
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Decaying stumps make excellent breeding grounds for insects, pests, rodents, and on occasion, snakes.
The Most Effective Removal Method
Grinding your stump is the best and most economical way to get rid of it. This should be done by a professional. As they will have specialized equipment that can safely grind down stumps leaving your garden looking even better than before.
The Process of Grinding
The grinding process is typically done in multiple stages, as the grinder has a rotating cutting wheel that will work its way across the surface of the stump, slowly grinding it into mulch. This process cannot be done quickly. The grinder is only able to peel off a single, thin layer of wood at a time. The stump needs to be ground down below the surface to make sure that there are no sharp pieces remaining. How long the job will take depends on the size and location of the stump. It can often be done in as little as an hour or as many as five hours.
If you would like to make an appointment to discuss a stump grinding job, please contact JC Tree Service at (304) 202-3455 now if you live in the Moorefield, WV region.
