Why to Hire Professionals for Your Stump Grinding

When it comes to tree removal, you’d be surprised how many people still think of chopping an evergreen down with an axe. But today, we have much better ways of removing trees that are reliable, efficient, and (most importantly) safe. More than the actual tree trunk, though, there’s another area we’ve significantly improved our tree removal process: stump grinding and stump removal.

Historically speaking, removing the trunk of the tree isn’t actually the hardest part. Instead, the most difficult part of the tree to remove was almost always they stump. In this month’s blog post, we’re exploring why stump removal is so difficult and why you should hire a professional.

Why Stump Removal Is So Difficult

The big difference between removing the tree trunk at the tree stump is this: the tree trunk is entirely above ground.

As you might expect, tree roots are really difficult to move—and that’s by design. In order to keep the tree upright and stable throughout decades of changing weather, tree roots are extremely tough, extremely heavy, and go deep into the earth. On top of that, simply leaving the stump and roots in the ground has adverse effects.

Over time, the stump and roots will rot, creating a perfect environment for pests, insects, and molds to feast. Carpenter ants, for instance, quickly take over decaying tree stumps and create massive colonies. Then, when their food source runs low in the tree stump, they’ll move to the next nearest source of cut wood: your home.

All said and done, tree stump removal is certainly challenging, but strictly necessary. So here’s the question: how do we get rid of these stumps?

Stump Grinding and Stump Removal

One of the best ways to get rid of tree stumps is through the process of stump grinding.

Traditionally, stump removal involved digging up the entire area around the tree stump and roots, then literally hauling it out. While services like ours still do this occasionally, most homeowners instead opt for stump grinding, which is a much more efficient process. With stump grinding, we’ll actually use top-of-the-line grinding equipment that will turn that pesky tree stump into woodchips. Then, we haul away the woodchips and cover the hole with topsoil, restoring your yard to its clean, well-kept appearance.

Southwest Michigan Stump Grinding at American Arbor

Are you in the Southwest Michigan area and have a tree stump that you just can’t get rid of? If so, then our professionals here at American Arbor are here to help. For more information or to request a quote, click here to contact us today!