Stump Grinding (Chesapeake, VA)
There are two ways to eliminate a tree stump. You can physically remove it and its central root system with a backhoe, which often significantly damages the surrounding lawn area. Two, you can grind the stump with a stump grinding, removing all visible parts of the stump to 3-6 inches below the ground. Removing a stump is often only done when foundational work is in the area, such as a house foundation or roadwork. For this reason, most home and business owners opt to have stumps ground.
Grinding a stump is easy with the right equipment, but it can still be messy and somewhat damaging to the nearby area. However, we take great pride in making the tree stump grinding process easy and clean at Timberlake's in Virginia. Using one of our Morbark or Veneer stump grinders makes short work out of most stumps. The track or damage left to your yard and landscape is minimal. The stump grinding process will leave the area pristine and ready for planting seed, sod, or other landscape plantings. Tree stumps range from easy to grind to a bit more complicated. This variability is driven by stump size, age, and tree species. A new hardwood stump of a considerable size is the most time-consuming to grind due to the density of the wood fibers. Pine trees and cedars (conifers) are the easiest stumps to grind. Age also matters as some natural drying and decay aid the stump grinding process of older tree stumps. Indeed, the stump's size is the most significant factor in the cost of grinding a stump. And lastly, the tree species is a factor, as some trees have deep root systems while others are shallower. However, regardless of your tree stump's age, species, and size, we can make short work out of any stump. One final note: only use a licensed and insured tree service company. While the process and equipment are relatively safe, accidents can happen whenever you use equipment of this type. If you use an unlicensed and uninsured tree removal company, you expose yourself to financial liability should an accident happen on your property. You will be liable under your homeowner's insurance policy if it does. |
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Stump Grinding Process
We follow the following process when grinding any tree stump:
From start to finish, the process will take 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the nature of the stump. We offer multi-stump discounts if you have more than one stump to grind, as we save money by not having to travel to do another stump. So, If you are looking for a cheap stump grinding service, please call Timberlake’s Tree Service Chesapeake. Although our stump grinding service offers low prices, we maintain high standards of quality and professionalism in our work.
- Using hand tools, such a rakes and shovels, we will clear the stump area of loose rock, dirt, and wood, making the area as clean as possible before grinding.
- If the stump isn’t already cut close to the ground, we will use a chainsaw to cut the truck of the tree down as close as possible to the ground. This will reduce the amount of wood material needed to be ground, saving you money and time.
- We then move the stump grinder into place over the stump, lower the cutting blades into it to begin the grinding process.
- The process continues as we move the grinder back and forth over the stump slowly, but effectively, grinding it into the ground. This process ends when the stump has been ground three to six inches below the surface of the earth – enough so grass can grow over the area
- Finally, we will clean the entire area of the wood chips, either piling them for you in a convenient place or taking them with us to be recycled.
From start to finish, the process will take 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the nature of the stump. We offer multi-stump discounts if you have more than one stump to grind, as we save money by not having to travel to do another stump. So, If you are looking for a cheap stump grinding service, please call Timberlake’s Tree Service Chesapeake. Although our stump grinding service offers low prices, we maintain high standards of quality and professionalism in our work.