We often resort to tree removal for various reasons. To beautify the landscape, trees that pose safety risk or to construct structures or utilities. Tree removal specialists cut the trees down, leaving behind stumps. Often homeowners ignore the stumps left behind.

Issues associated with not attending to stumps after removal of trees –

There are several issues that may arise from not removing stumps after the removal of trees, both aesthetic and functional. Here are some common issues -

1. Safety Hazards: Left behind stumps can pose significant safety hazards, specifically for children while playing and running in the area. They may not notice these stumps if they are covered with overgrown grass or foliage.

2. Pest Infestation: Decaying tree stumps may provide shelter to termites, ants or beetles. These pests may eventually spread to nearby structures, causing major inconvenience.

3. Fungal Growth: Rotting stumps provide perfect home to fungal growth. These are not only unappealing to the eyes, but also cause health problems to humans and pets.

4. New Tree Growth: Left behind tree stumps may give rise to multiple new plants or shrubs, which then will compete with nearby vegetation for nutrients and sunlight.

5. Landscaping Challenges: Tree stumps can come in the way of landscape development by occupying valuable space, making it difficult to mow, install patios or pathways.

6. Property Damage: Tree stumps can continue to grow and come in the way of underground utilities and structures.

7. Aesthetic Impact: Besides all the problems mentioned above, the stumps are unsightly and can diminish the landscape appeal of your property, thus reducing its market value.

In order to avoid all the above-mentioned issues, it is vital that tree stumps are removed before they cause a problem or compromise your property value. Many people may think it is a simple process and try a DIY approach, but one must leave it to the experts.

Why Stump Removal Experts instead of Do-It-Yourself?

1. Expertise and Experience: Expert stump grinding professionals have the knowledge, expertise and experience to assess a tree stump, its root structure and surrounding landscape.

2. Specialized Equipment: Right tool for the right job. Stump removal requires expensive stump grinders to effectively grind them down to small wooden chips. It doesn’t make sound financial sense to invest in purchasing or renting them for a one-time removal.

3. Safety: When dealing with large or stubborn stumps, the removal may pose safety concerns. Professionals have the required knowledge, experience and have access to personal protective equipment (PPE) to safely grind the stumps down, without causing any safety hazards to people involved or surrounding structures.

4. Efficiency and Time Saving: DIY methods of removing stumps such as manual digging or chemical treatment are time and labor intensive. Instead, professionals whose job it is to remove stumps, do it more efficiently in less time, leaving the ground ready for landscaping.

5. Quality Results: Professional stump grinding companies have the necessary knowledge of removing the stumps to required depth and preventing the possibility of regrowth. The resulting mulch from grinding can be recycled or used as soil cover for better landscape management.

It is important not to assume the job is over after you remove the trees. As long as the tree stumps remain on the ground, you are only waiting for a problem from developing. It makes sound financial and aesthetic sense to have the stumps removed by a professional stump remover, and preserve the beauty, safety and market value of the property.

Stump Grinding Toledo is a family run business that specializes in eco-friendly stump removal service in Toledo, OH and nearby areas. They employ state-of-the-art stump grinding equipment that can handle stumps of all sizes and in any kind of neighbourhood. They employ environmental-friendly methods to grind the stumps and dispose the debris.