Anytime a tree is removed, there’s one big question: What should be done about the remaining tree stump? Eventually the stump will rot away, but that can take years. In the meantime, it can become an awkward obstacle in an otherwise usable lawn.
A Davidson, NC, homeowner wasn’t willing to wait for nature to take its course, so they reached out to Tree Tech Tree Services for stump grinding. They wanted the stump gone and the surrounding area left clean.
Dealing With the Stump Left Behind After Removing a Tree
- Client Profile: Residential homeowner
- Location: Davidson, North Carolina
- Type of Service: Stump grinding
- Job Duration: Three hours
- Season: Summer
- Client Preferences: The client wanted the remaining tree stump ground down and the area cleared of the leftover wood chips. The stump was located in an open lawn area near the home and landscaping, so the crew needed to work carefully to avoid disturbing the surrounding grass, garden beds, and brick foundation.
Careful Work in a Finished Landscape
At first glance, it looked like it would be easy to provide stump grinding services in this yard. The stump was positioned on an open lawn, but it was fairly close to the home and existing landscaping. The crew had to be careful when operating the equipment to avoid damaging existing garden beds and the brick foundation.
Unlike removal, which requires digging up the entire stump and root system (which can be messy), grinding turns the stump into wood chips. Some roots remain underground to decay naturally, but the lawn surface stays flat and clear. Essentially, grinding the visible stump down addresses the immediate obstruction without turning the project into a larger excavation job involving extensive root removal.
The homeowner was clear that they wanted the crew to handle property cleanup and remove excess wood chips from the work area. Removing the grinding debris left the lawn area more orderly and easier for the homeowner to use or prepare for future landscaping.
Call Tree Tech Tree Services for Stump Grinding and Other Tree Care Needs
This entire stump grinding project took about three hours from start to finish, and the yard was left pristine. Homeowners dealing with an unwanted stump can reach Tree Tech Tree Services at (704) 799-5796 to discuss stump grinding services and determine the best approach to cleaning up their property.