Ever seen a tree stump and thought, ‘wow why wasn’t that tree stump removed' at the same time as the tree? Maybe you’re wondering why someone would leave a tree stump still visible at all!
A tree stump can certainly become an eyesore, not to mention a tripping hazard too.
You could have decided there’s a tree you’d like to remove in your garden or your commercial building space only to discover that cutting down a tree and its branches is one job, but removing the tree stump, or stump grinding services, is a whole other ball game requiring different skills and machinery.
There are many reasons why a tree might have to be cut down - including a diseased tree, an unstable tree or a tree that’s been severely damaged beyond repair.
Northern Beaches Arborist can help you assess the health and structure of trees and whether they can or should be cut down along with options for stump grinding services.
Today we’re going to discuss some of the steps involved in stump grinding, so you know what you’re up for.
What Is Stump Grinding And How Does It Work?
When a tree is cut down, the stump is what is left behind.
Whilst there is the option to remove the whole stump, stump grinding is generally preferable as it leaves a clean slate for future landscaping and prevents the stump roots from re-sprouting again.
Re-sprouting stumps cause suckering growth which means little branches will continue to sprout up from the stump over and over again, even though the tree has been cut down.
Stump grinding is the removal of a tree stump with a stump grinding machine that chews wood down below the ground level. It grinds the tree stump and roots into smaller chips that can be used for mulching, discarded in your green bin or used to fill the hole the tree stump used to fill to assist with the land returning to its natural state.
Stump grinding machinery can range in size and can be as small as a regular household lawnmower to as big as a truck.
Why Hire A Professional To Perform Stump Grinding?
Although you will be able to hire or purchase a stump grinder that you could use yourself, generally stump grinding equipment is reserved for use by an experienced and capable Arborist in the Northern Beaches.
Stump grinders are dangerous machinery that if not used correctly, could lead to injury. The machinery is heavy and powerful and it’s always best to consider safety as your first priority.
If you do choose to embark on your own DIY stump grinding, always ensure you are using protective equipment from the noise and flying debris and that you’re using the correct size and style of a stump grinder for the applicable stump.
Steps With Stump Grinding
First, the obvious thing is the tree will need to be cut down.
You may not know how much of the stump is going to be left until the arborist has completed the tree cutting service. At that point, you need to ascertain if you think you’ll be comfortable looking at a stump or if you’d like it removed.
Northern Beaches Arborist will then provide advice on tree stump removal or stump grinding, the costs associated and the benefits.
If you’ve decided to go down the path of stump grinding services post tree removal, an arborist will need to do the following to ensure successful stump removal:
- Clearly section out the worksite with a boundary
- Mark out the work area including any obstructions, electrical wires or utility lines
- Remove any stones or large rocks in close proximity to the area
- Have all other required tools within reach in order to work efficiently
Take the hassle out of tree cutting services and stump grinding by hiring a professional arborist like Northern Beaches Arborist.
We’ve got the tools, knowledge, and expertise to safely and efficiently perform stump grinding services in the Northern Beaches.
Contact Northern Beaches Arborist today if you’d like further information on how we can help you.
Call us today on: 0423 914 950.
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