Stump Removal
Why Tree Stump Removal?
Usually, our potential customers know when they need a stump removed. Often times, people will choose our tree cutting service over complete tree removal because it is significantly cheaper. The reason that we can cut down trees cheaper than removing them completely is because we leave the stump in the ground.
This usually makes more sense for people that need a tree or trees out of their way and are working within a budget. After performing a tree cut, we always can come back at a later date to perform the stump removal for you.
Stump Removal Cost
Our Montgomery County and Philadelphia Arborists are always happy to speak with you about potentially having a stump removed. Depending on the size of the stump, the cost can range from $100-$150 to a couple hundred dollars (for very large stumps.) This tree service near me is sometimes more expensive than tree trimming or pruning, because we are required to use complex equipment to dig out these stumps. For those who need a stump removed on a tight budget, we recommend grinding the tree stump instead. Stump grinding is always cheaper than stump removal, for a given stump.
Its important to note that this equipment is relatively small, about the size of a riding lawn-mower. This means that we are able to maneuver it carefully around your yard or lot and not damage and landscaping features. We will not leave a trace of the stump ever being there.
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Tree Stump Removal Process
We are a tree service that will remove all traces of the stump being there. Our arborists do this by first digging the ground around the stump out, which allows us to see its true size. The larger the stump, the more difficult it will be to remove.
We also inspect the area for any sort of underground utilities such as septic tanks, gas lines, or water pipes. Safety first! Our goal is to perform tree service near me as safely as possible.
The second step is to determine the extent of the root structure. For young trees, this often isn’t an issue as we are able to remove the roots easily and pull the stump out. But for very large, old trees, the roots often extend deep into the ground.
This requires the use of equipment such as tractors and stump removers in order to do it in a time efficient manner. Once we know how much of the root structure we need to remove, we begin with the stump removal process.
The final steps in this stump and tree removal near me process is to back-fill the hole left in the ground after the stump has been removed. If the stump was especially large and deep, the cavity left in the ground can be a hazard. For this reason, we always will fill in the hole with wood chips and dirt.
In the spring and summer seasons, we will also plant grass over the place where the former stump used to be. In no time, it will look like the stump was never there, which Montgomery County Tree’s goal when it comes to tree stump removal.
Do-It-Yourself or Hire Us?
Unfortunately, this stump service is one that we recommend hiring a local Philadelphia tree service company to perform. Unless the tree was very small, performing this type of job yourself will be very frustrating. Most of us don’t have the right tools laying around. While removing a stump with a shovel and pickaxe can be done, it will probably take you a few days, possibly injuring yourself in the process.
With the tools we have (chainsaws, stump removing tractors, woodchippers) we can remove even the biggest stump in one day. Save yourself the time, and hire Montgomery County Tree for any time you need tree removal near me! When you hire us, we will remove the stump and take away all traces of it ever being there. We are among the most affordable Philadelphia companies providing stump removal to the folks of Montgomery County and the surrounding area.
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