STUMP GRINDING & REMOVAL SERVICES
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Stump Grinding & Removal ServicesJacksonville Tree Service disposes of stumps in two manners: grinding and complete removal from the ground using a backhoe or other machinery. In grinding, we work with a stump grinder to virtually grind the stump below the surface of the soil - getting rid of its appearance thoroughly. In stump removal, we employ a medium backhoe or similar equipment to dig the stump and large roots. Usually, just commercial developments where the stump might hamper some element of building or development, do clients elect to have stumps physically cleared away. Removing a stump this specific method is pricey and results in harm to the area.
Stump grinding is the classic way ninety-five percent of our client go when they desire to clear away the appearance of a stump. In these circumstances, we use one of our Vermeer or Morbark stump grinders to grind the stump down to about 5 to 10 inches beneath the ground - down enough to clear away its appearance along with permitting grass or other plantings to be grown. |
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Each and every stump can differ in regards to its challenge to dispose of. This is actually simply because different tree varieties and also the age of the stump itself governs how challenging the stump will be to dispose of. A new hardwood stump, like Maples and Live Oaks, is really the hardest to remove. Much older conifers, for instance, Cedars and Pines, are the fastest stumps to grind. The age of the stump can certainly additionally determine difficulty as newish stumps are much more resistant to grinding than older aged ones. And, certainly, the absolute size of the stump will certainly also be a variable in the grinding formula. However, despite the variety and age of the stump, Jacksonville Tree Service can eliminate virtually any stump with our quality stump grinders.
The Process of Stump Grinding
Our technique for grinding any stump, of any age and variety includes the following:
Our stump grinding procedure takes between 35 and 95 minutes and is dependent on the nature of the stump in terms of age, variety, and size. Stump grinding is always dirty, however, Jacksonville Tree Service takes the extra steps in preventative measures to reduce the mess as well as thoroughly cleaning. Inquire about our multi-stump promotion if you have multiple stumps you want ground. We additionally give price cuts on the purchase of numerous tree care services, such as removal, trimming, as well as stump grinding.
- Utilizing a shovel and rake our people get rid of loose debris around the location of the stump making the stump grinding procedure more safe and efficient;
- In case the stump has not been reduced as low to the ground as practical, our team will utilize a power saw to reduce it down to a height much more workable for our stump grinder crew;
- At this point, we can bring the stump grinder into place positioning it up to the stump exactly where the wood debris will best be distributed; stationed above the stump 2 to 7 inches, our team will then bring down the grinder onto the stump commencing the grinding process;
- We will rotate the grinder from side to side until we have ground it 6 to 12 inches beneath the earth;
- Lastly, we will clean up the complete area of debris and wood chips, which in turn can additionally be utilized as compost or mulch in your garden or landscape. Our team can also, for an added cost, replant the location with sod or grass seed.
Our stump grinding procedure takes between 35 and 95 minutes and is dependent on the nature of the stump in terms of age, variety, and size. Stump grinding is always dirty, however, Jacksonville Tree Service takes the extra steps in preventative measures to reduce the mess as well as thoroughly cleaning. Inquire about our multi-stump promotion if you have multiple stumps you want ground. We additionally give price cuts on the purchase of numerous tree care services, such as removal, trimming, as well as stump grinding.
Stump Grinding Pricing
Stump grinding pricing varies slightly based on a number of factors:
- Stump Size - clearly, the larger the stump the more time it will take to grind.
- Stump Age - the age of the stump can sometimes determine how hard it will be to grind. Newer tree stumps are the densest while older stumps have been weakened and decayed by weather and time.
- Stump Location - generally this isn't a factor, but occasionally a tree stump will be hard to get to or at, resulting a slightly more cost
- Species of Tree - hardwood stumps are harder to grind as the wood is denser (vs soft wooded trees, such as pines).