When you want to finally get rid of an unsightly tree stump in your yard or commercial property, you have two options: stump grinding or traditional stump removal. Both achieve the same goal, but is one better than the other? We hear this question a lot from new and loyal clients alike, and while we are well aware of how biased we are, the quick answer is that stump grinding is the clear winner.
In today’s blog post, we’ll explain the differences between stump grinding and traditional stump removal. More importantly, we’ll tell you exactly why stump grinding is the preferred choice for property owners 99.99% of the time.
What Is Traditional Stump Removal?
Traditional stump removal is a painstaking process where the entire tree stump—including the root ball—is manually pulled out of the ground. Depending on the size of the stump, you may need to employ a variety of tools to get the job done, including but not limited to a sharp-edged shovel or axe, root saws, chainsaws, pry bars, sledgehammers, and even wedges.
Once they’ve dug a trench around the stump to expose the root system and cut through some of the larger roots, some property owners in Denton, TX, get creative by tying one end of a rope or chain to the stump and the other to a nearby truck to pull it out.
Though time-consuming, the benefits of traditional stump removal include:
- Cost-effective, especially in a DIY situation
- Ensures the entire tree stump and root system are removed
- Eliminates the chance for regrowth
- Completely clears the area to be repurposed
- No chance of stump decay or insects
What Is Stump Grinding?
With stump grinding, you use sophisticated machines to grind and shred the stump into nothingness. This powerful machine comes with a vertical blade that passes back and forth over the top surface of the tree stump. As the blade spins, it chips away at each layer until it can grind below ground level. You’re left with a mulch-like material that can be repurposed in your landscaping.
Depending on your needs, stump grinding can take many forms. For instance, your tree service professional can perform a shallow grind, which chips away at the stump until it is 24 inches below grade. Another option is a deep and wide grind, which eradicates major roots that have expanded beyond the immediate area.
We believe stump grinding has far more benefits than traditional stump removal, including but not limited to the following:
- Fast and efficient stump removal
- No need to remove the tree stump yourself
- Less invasive—no giant holes left behind in your yard
- Mulch can be repurposed in your yard
- The surrounding area is largely undisturbed
- Eco-friendly
- Reduced hazards
- Protects nearby trees
- Regain space and potentially replant in the same spot
- Reduce the impact of insects and rodents
- Eliminate future tree growth or stump spreading
- Improved property values
We want to leave you with this thought: Even though stump grinding is our preferred method of stump removal, that doesn’t mean it is the best solution for all situations. When we visit your property, we will thoroughly evaluate your stump removal needs and recommend what is in your best interests. Many times, traditional stump removal may be called for. Other times, grinding is the answer.
All you have to do is call Clean Edge Tree Service & Removal in Denton today!
Clean Edge Tree Service Should Be Your First Call Every Time for Stump Grinding …
When you search “tree service near me” or “tree service Denton” for your residential and commercial tree service needs, Clean Edge Tree Service & Removal in Denton, TX, should be your first call every time. It doesn’t matter if it’s a giant oak tree that needs a few branches trimmed back, a stubborn stump you’ve wanted to get rid of for years, a tree that fell on top of a nearby car, house, or business, or something in between. We do it all — expertly, efficiently, and with the cleanest edge you’ve ever seen.
More than just being a tree cutter and mindlessly hacking off a few tree limbs here and there with a chainsaw and hoping for the best, every cut we make has a purpose. We can utilize our CMC 83 Arbor Lift, chipper, or stump grinder to breeze through projects some tree removal companies simply can’t or don’t want to handle.
Just a few benefits of calling us today include:
- Work directly with the owner on every tree job
- Responsiveness and fast scheduling
- We can handle any size tree
- Full-scope tree service and removal (no job is too big or too small)
- We leave your property cleaner than we found it
Call Clean Edge Tree Service & Removal Today!
We know you have options regarding your tree service and removal needs. Clean Edge Tree Service & Removal in Denton, TX, is family-owned and operated and has served Denton and surrounding areas for over a decade. More importantly, we have the equipment, experience, and technical know-how to safely and efficiently handle any tree and residential or commercial scenario — from a downed tree in the middle of a storm to trimming a few branches, stump grinding, and removing trees that tower 83 feet in the air.
There isn’t a tree in Denton that we can’t handle. Call Clean Edge Tree Service & Removal today!
