Stump grinding entails using a machine to grind the stump of a tree into mulch. Stump removal involves fully removing a tree stump and its surrounding roots using an excavator. As tree removal experts, we are committed to serving our customers with clear communication and attention to detail. We will use our years of expertise to help you decide which method is best suited for your situation.
Stump grinding may be the best choice for you if:
Stump removal may be right for you if:
This depends on the tree type, the size of the tree stump, and how much shade the tree stump receives. It will take 12-20 years for a tree stump to naturally decompose, however. This process is long and unattractive for your property. Leaving a tree stump can also pose a issue for your landscape crew when trying to maintain your lawn.
At Porter Tree Inc., we are proud to use modern, state-of-the-art equipment to grind stumps. Stump grinders have high speed disks with teeth that efficiently and effectively grind tree stumps into wood chips.
You may be surprised at the amount of wood chips that result from stump grinding. There are several ways to use the wood chips, however. You can put the wood chips in the hole where the tree was to decay there, or you can use the wood chips as mulch in another part of your property. We plan on leaving your yard like we were never there. We are equipped to remove the and debris and chips that may result from removing a tree or stump.
