Stump Grinding Services in Arvada, CO
Stumps are usually left behind after a tree has been removed, and there are several reasons why they may need to be removed. They can can appear unsightly to some homeowners, especially if they have running roots that stretch throughout the landscape. Stump removal also reduces insect infestation, prevents unwanted growths, and makes future landscaping projects easier to carry out.
If you have a stump on your property that you need to be removed, stump grinding is the most effective way to get the job done. Our stump grinding specialists will be able to safely handle and maneuver the heavy equipment effectively to remove stumps and their exposed roots. It is important to remember, however, that once a stump is ground you will not be able to plant a new tree in the same spot again. |
A stump grinder has a grinding wheel that is located at the front of the machine. This grinding wheel is serrated and has metal teeth that spin. It grinds the stump from the top drilling down to 4-6 inches below grade (ground level). When the grinding is finished, a pile of mulch will be left where the stump once was. This mulch pile is around 20-30% larger in volume than the original stump. The mulch is often used to backfill the depression left on the are after the stump removal.
Difference Between Stump Removal and Stump Grinding
Stump grinding and stump removal are methods that achieve similar results but using different techniques. Stump removal involves using heavy equipment and machinery to pull out a tree stump from the ground. Stump grinding breaks the stump up into tiny pieces of wood. Both methods have respective advantages and disadvantages, and the method used will depend on the homeowner's goals and circumstances.
The stump removal process is the more intensive and intrusive of the two. It involves ripping out the tree stump using a heavy-duty machine as well as digging out the stump's root system from the ground. This process is more time consuming and requires more manual labor and specialty equipment and tools. The advantage is that after the stump is removed and the hole is refilled with soil, all traces of the stump is removed and the ground can be used for replanting.
Stump grinding is more efficient and less intrusive than stump removal. This method involves using a stump grinder machine to break and shred the stump into small woodchips, which can be repurposed as mulch to backfill the depression left after grinding and for other plants in the yard. Stump grinding is the faster method to remove stumps. However, it does not remove the root system so the same site cannot be used for replanting.
This method you choose will depend on your landscaping plans, budget, and soil situation. Stump grinding is usually more straightforward and less expensive method and will remove the visible traces of the stump but still leave the underground root system intact. These roots will decay naturally, but can over a decade for full decomposition.
Stump removal, on the other hand is more time-consuming, and often more expensive than stump grinding. However, stump removal will give you a clean slate and allow you to replant in the same site without any problem. If you are unsure about which method to choose, you can contact our professional arborists to offer further advice and information.
The stump removal process is the more intensive and intrusive of the two. It involves ripping out the tree stump using a heavy-duty machine as well as digging out the stump's root system from the ground. This process is more time consuming and requires more manual labor and specialty equipment and tools. The advantage is that after the stump is removed and the hole is refilled with soil, all traces of the stump is removed and the ground can be used for replanting.
Stump grinding is more efficient and less intrusive than stump removal. This method involves using a stump grinder machine to break and shred the stump into small woodchips, which can be repurposed as mulch to backfill the depression left after grinding and for other plants in the yard. Stump grinding is the faster method to remove stumps. However, it does not remove the root system so the same site cannot be used for replanting.
This method you choose will depend on your landscaping plans, budget, and soil situation. Stump grinding is usually more straightforward and less expensive method and will remove the visible traces of the stump but still leave the underground root system intact. These roots will decay naturally, but can over a decade for full decomposition.
Stump removal, on the other hand is more time-consuming, and often more expensive than stump grinding. However, stump removal will give you a clean slate and allow you to replant in the same site without any problem. If you are unsure about which method to choose, you can contact our professional arborists to offer further advice and information.
Contact Us For Our Stump Grinding Services
Our stump grinding service is fast, reliable and efficient. Removing a tree stump can be a difficult task if you don’t have the skills and heavy equipment to complete the job. Call Arvada Tree Care Company if you need more information about our stump grinding service, or to arrange for one of our professionals to help you clear your property of unwanted stumps.