STUMP GRINDING IN BOLTON

We cover Bolton and surrounding areas for all your stump grinding and stump removal services. Tree stumps can be unsightly and hazardous, making tree stump removal a desirable choice for many homeowners. Stump grinding provides a safe and cost-efficient way to remove tree stumps. A tree stump removal company can assess the access and conditions around the stump to determine if grinding it out is the best option for removing it. With the help of specialised equipment, we can quickly and safely remove the remaining roots and grind down the stump to ground level, leaving your yard looking neat and tidy.

 

WHAT IS A STUMP GRINDER?

Our stump grinder is a powerful tool used to remove tree stumps from the ground and roots down about 12 inches below the surface. It is a specialised machine that uses a rotating cutting wheel to grind away the wood of the stump, leaving behind nothing but soil and roots. Stump grinding is an effective way to get rid of unsightly stumps without having to dig them out or use chemicals. It can also be used for other purposes such as creating space for landscaping projects or preparing land for construction.

Bolton Stump Grinding is done by professionals because of the dangers involved. We have many years of experience in this line of work.

HOW DOES STUMP GRINDING WORK?

Our stump grinder chews away at the stump of wood that is left over after a tree removal has been carried out. Our stump grinders use powerful, rotating blades that grind into the wood as it turns. The blade’s teeth smash the stump’s wood into small pieces. An operator guides the blade over the stump as the blade reduces the stump to wood chips and removes the stump to well below ground level.

Bolton Stump grinders are a must-have for any tree removal job in Bolton. With their powerful, rotating blades, these machines easily chew away at the stump left behind after a tree removal has been done. Not only do they help to clear the area of stumps quickly and efficiently, but they also help to prevent future growth from taking place in that spot. By using a stump grinder, you can make sure that your yard remains safe and free of new growth for years to come. The mulch debris can usually be used around your garden. If not it can be disposed of in your green waste bin in the Bolton area.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THE WOOD FROM THE TREE STUMP GRINDING

Bolton Stump grinding creates lots of chips of wood (lots!). The quantity is surprising, but you can use it as on-site mulch or put it in your green waste bin. You will also have a hole left after the stump grinding, since you have just ground out the stump volume that filled it.

You can shovel the wood chips into the hole to decay, or you can import soil and fill the hole so that it’s even with the surrounding ground.

Sometimes local Bolton businesses or groups (schools, nurseries, parks) may welcome you with open arms for you to drop off the “waste.”.  And you will be seen as helping out the community. However, this does involve you collecting it on-site in the first place. Ideally, leaving it on-site is the preferred choice. We can help you deliver the waste locally in Bolton; however, this will incur additional costs, time, fuel, etc.

Stump grinding is a great way to get rid of those unsightly stumps that may be taking up space in your yard or garden. Not only does it make your outdoor space look neater, but it also creates a lot of wood chips, which can be used as on-site mulch or added to your green waste can. You’ll be surprised by the actual amount of chips created, so take advantage and recycle them for future use!

 

 

 

IS STUMP GRINDING NECESSARY?

It’s your decision, but you may want to learn more about what to expect if you don’t remove the stump after you remove your tree and what you can do with it if you decide to keep it.

Many cannot anticipate how much a left-over tree stump will stand out after stump grinding, especially if the rest of their garden is tidy and maintained. Grinding out the stump, by comparison, gives you a clean slate for future landscape design.

There are, of course, a multitude of scenarios. It depends on where the stump is. Is it in the middle of your lawn? Is it a trip hazard for children, the elderly, guests, etc? Or is it on the periphery and not really in the way? Are the roots affecting structures like the house, conservatory, or border fencing?

Because stump grinding chews stump wood down below ground level, the stump grinder ensures that your tree stump will not re-grow with suckering growth around its perimeter. This is often the best argument for stump grinding; leaving a stump in place can mean repeated sucker pruning, a garden chore that offers little satisfaction, as you’re never done.

 

Suckering sprouts are a natural response by the tree after its trunk has been cut down; however, none of this growth is useful and won’t make a healthy new tree. Instead, you’ll have lots of sprouts that turn into branches that will need to be cut down over and over until the tree exhausts its energy reserves. This can take a long time.

NOTE: Coppicing is an ancient practice that involves cutting down woodland or forest tree trunks to ground level and encouraging new sprouts to grow from them. The new, sprouting wood grows until it is harvested for firewood, fencing, thatching, or woodworking, depending on the species of the tree. These cycles of growth and harvesting can last for decades or longer on a healthy coppiced tree. However, you are unlikely to require this in your garden!

Stump grinding is not always necessary, but consider whether you want to look at it for years or come to terms with its suckering progress. Or turn it in to a garden ornament.

A stump, depending on its size, height, and location, can be an eyesore (especially as it rots away) and a tripping hazard. As it decomposes, it can also attract insect pests, start causing fungal diseases (which can spread to nearby trees), and cause soft, sunken spots in the surrounding lawn or garden.

A stump, on the other hand, can be incorporated into a unique garden design, used as an informal base for potted plants or sculptures, and painted, decorated, or sculpted.

CAN I BUILD WHERE STUMP GRINDING WAS CARRIED OUT?

One important factor is whether you intend to build on top of the tree stump or add a patio or paving. A ground tree stump will rot away over time as it is made of wood, an organic material. This means that it is not a stable construction base material, and any foundations, footings, or rigid materials could very well shift over time.

Even if your stump is ground out, there may be trunk and root material below ground that will decompose and settle, causing potential future damage to your building. In this case, ensure that all remaining stumps and roots are removed and that the hole is filled with native soil (not bagged potting mix) and compacted to the required level for your building work.

SITUATIONS WHERE STUMP GRINDING CAN NOT BE DONE

The stumps of most easily accessible trees that are removed can also be ground out. A stump may need to be removed for safety reasons or because it is impeding access. However, in some cases, stump removal may be difficult or impossible.

• Trees in difficult-to-reach areas with limited access or where equipment is too substantial to bring in may not be suitable for stump grinding.
• Stumps that cannot be removed completely by stump grinding can be ground first and then pulled out with a skid steer or excavator; this adds cost but may be the only option.
• Trees growing in small planting holes and surrounded by concrete or other patio materials may leave a stump that cannot be removed without damaging the surrounding material, or the surrounding material may need to be removed first. This can be expensive or unattainable.
• If a tree stump is close to other trees or valuable shrubs, those other plants’ root systems may be injured or destroyed.
• Stumps close to buildings or other structures may be difficult stump grinding out due to the risk of damaging foundations, footings, or utility lines and pipework.

It is best to check for hidden hazards before beginning to grind a stump, especially if you’re doing it yourself.

IF YOU NEED STUMP GRINDING WORK DOING…

Feel free to contact us first. We can assess your situation and provide you with an estimate for the cost of removing the tree stump. You might be surprised at how inexpensive it can be, compared to doing it yourself. Most stump removal is quick, and even large stumps can usually be removed in a matter of hours. When we remove a tree, we always offer stump removal services, including explaining the benefits of having your stump professionally removed and explaining the benefits of tree-stump mulch for your garden.