Frequently Asked Questions
Stump Grinding?
A stump grinder chews away at the stump that’s left after a tree has been cut down. All stump grinders use a rotating blade that rips into the wood as it turns. The blade’s teeth cut the stump into small pieces. The operator guides the blade over the entire stump as the blade reduces the wood to chips, and takes the stump down to well below ground level.
What to do with the wood chips?
Stump grinding results in lots of wood chips. They can be used as mulch on-site or added to your green waste can. You’ll also have a hole, since you’ve just ground out all the stump volume that filled it. You can shovel the wood chips into the hole to decay, or you can import soil and fill the hole so that it’s even with the surrounding ground.
Does stump grinding need to be done?
A stump grinder ensures that your tree stump won’t re-sprout with suckering growth around its perimeter. A leftover stump doesn’t always have to be removed, but do you want to look at a tree stump for years to come, or cutting grass around it?
Locating utilities?
If there is a slight potential of utilities in the area it is recommended to have them located. This is a free service and can be requested by yourself . If you prefer I can do it for you but would need all the pertinent information.
If you do need a stump removed?
We can evaluate your situation and give you an estimate of how much it will cost to remove the tree stump. You may be surprised at how affordable it is.