Hudson Valley Stump Removal
We offer stump grinding services throughout the Hudson Valley including Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Dutchess County, and Columbia County. Please feel free to call us at 1.800.716.TREE [8733] or (845) 758-1498 for additional information or to schedule a consultation.
Why Stump Removal?
When trees are removed from a lawn, their unsightly stumps are left behind. A tree's stump can be very problematic in a lawn; the area which the stump occupies cannot be used for planting, it's cumbersome to mow around, and it can be a potential hazard for those spending time outside. To top it off, digging stumps out of the ground is an excessively difficult process, as stumps still have the tree's complex and strong root system holding it firmly in the soil. But there is a better way to remove a stump.
What is a Stump Grinder?
Stump grinding is a mechanical process which destroys stumps in a neat and efficient
manner. A circular saw is drilled into the stump and grinds it into mulch, which can
then be easily removed or recycled and used in a garden. The stump grinder goes 10"-12"
deeper than ground level, to ensure that no physical trace of the stump remains and the
land which it occupied will be fully usable. After the stump is ground, the hole left
behind is re-filled with soil or mulch, and is most often planted with grass. After the
job is complete, there should be no visual trace of the stump.
Historical Stump Removal Methods
The various methods of do-it-yourself stump removal all have quirks about them that make them difficult and unsafe, and some, such as burning the stump from the inside, are even illegal in many areas. Stump grinder rentals are costly, and the machines can be difficult to use and dangerous in untrained hands. On the other hand, our professionals have years of experience operating stump grinders to solve these problems. Our experience allows us to get the job done quickly, safely, and cost-effectively.