Why should you have a stump removed?
There are many benefits of stump grinding and stump removal. A few factors to consider when deciding whether or not to remove a stump or to let it sit in your yard are rot away are as follows:
- Having a large tree stump (or small) in your yard can be a safety hazard for children and adults alike
- Tree stumps are still alive for an extended period of time even after having the majority of the tree cut down. Meaning, the stump will cause new growth (water sprouts) surrounding the stump which can be a nuisance, an eyesore, and also hard to eradicate as they grow closely to the stump
- A stump that is left in a yard for too long will begin to rot away, go through a decay process and grow fungi that can infect other foliage on your lawn and be a health hazards to animals and humans
- Rotting tree stumps attract many different forms of insects and pests which survive off the stump
- Tree stumps can waste space on your property and have no added value and make it difficult to mow or landscape around
- Tree roots stemming from a tree stump can be hard to navigate during yardwork, they can also become tripping hazards
WHY SHOULD YOU HIRE A PROFESSIONAL arborist?
Stump grinding and stump removal are two skillsets that require a large amount of training, experience, and expertise. You might be tempted to remove a tree stump by yourself but save DIY-ing for a project that is less risky and requires less time and effort. If something goes wrong during the stump removal or stump grinding process the consequences could be astronomical.
The pros for hiring a professional tree service to remove your leftover stump are numerous:
The pros for hiring a professional tree service to remove your leftover stump are numerous:
- Safety: Stump removal can be a very hazardous task that involves machines that are made to cut and grind through dense wood. If you are thinking of renting a stump grinder, keep in mind that if used incorrectly, these machines become extremely dangerous and cause significant, life-threatening injuries.
- Access to special equipment: Stump removal and stump grinding - when done properly - require specialized machinery and someone that has on-the-job experience with that machinery. Without the right equipment, removing a stump would take a significantly longer time.
- Time: By having the right tools and training, hiring a stump removal expert will significantly speed up the amount of time that it takes to remove a stump. Depending on the size of a stump, it can be removed the same day (and sometimes in even less than an hour!).
- Effort: If you are thinking about DIY stump removal or performing a manual removal, this process will involve intense manual labor, a large time investment, and you're still not promised a satisfactory result in the end.
- Lawn Protection: If stump removal is done incorrectly, it can do major damage to your lawn that could result in your yard looking worse than when you started! Hiring a stump removal specialist ensures that your yard is in the best hands possible as they are used to navigating any tricky situations that may arise.
- Cost: Many people are tempted to perform a do-it-yourself stump removal to save money, but this can actually become much more expensive when renting equipment and incurring unplanned costs. Although cost can vary depending on the size of the stump, hiring a professional is the cheapest way to get rid of a stump because they have the proper tools, machinery, and experience to carry out the job.
