The Difference Between Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
Tree stump removal is where the stump is excavated out of the ground, you can then concrete over it and build on it. Our stump grinding grinds away the stump and roots to about 11 inches under the ground, you can then replant over it. We also have a small portable grinder for those hard to get to areas
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The Difference Between Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
Many times, a lot of people call the stump grinding experts for Tree stump removal service, or vica-versa thinking that both are same. But it is not. Both stump grinding and stump removal are different services. Stump removal includes not only the extraction of the stump but also the roots attached to it. This is quite a long and tedious process as you don’t know where and how long the roots of the tree might have spread and removing them might result in churning through the soil on your property not to mention the risk of digging up cabling or pipes. It also usually involves an excavator or other very heavy piece of excavation equipment. Stump removal is ideal for those lands that do not have buildings or a house on it yet (vacant blocks).
Stump Grinding, on the other hand, is a much more manageable and efficient way especially for homeowners because it doesn’t involve removing tree roots and can access areas with only 90 centimeters width. So, in this process, the experts grind the stump and essentially shave the remaining tree trunk until it’s gone.
Stump Grinding vs Stump Removal
Stump grinding is comparatively a cheaper process than stump removal. Let us have a look at the positives and negatives of both, so you will have a fair idea of both the services.
Stump Grinding
PROS
● Faster to remove and easier to access tighter areas
● Not labour intensive
● No gaping hole after removal of the stump
● Environmentally friendly
● The stump grinder shavings remain in the hole and act like compost so you can replant.
● Cost effective with no tipping fees (if stump excavated it would cost a lot to take to the tip)
Stump Removal
PROS
● Complete elimination of stump and roots
● Replanting is easy
CONS
● Time-intensive
● More difficult to remove
● Gaping hole after removal
● Not environmentally friendly
● Much more costs involved ( heavy machinery hire, tipping fees for removed stump, damage to lawn areas with machine tracks, needs larger area to access stumps)