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Stump Grinding Stump Removal

Have you ever tried to dig out a tree stump? If so, you know it is a huge job, we don’t have to sell you on how much better stump grinding is. At Red Cedar, we recognize the need to finish the job properly. Call us to remove any size tree stump or surface roots hindering sidewalks, driveways, or landscaping at your home or business. Our professional stump grinding machine is small enough to fit between a backyard fence, we also have larger models to remove larger trees.

Top Reasons to Grind Your Stumps When Removing Trees

There are many reasons why you should remove stumps from your yard. The number one reason people remove stumps is termites eat wood and stumps make the perfect home for termites.

In addition to termites, as the root system begins to rot they encourage Yellow Jackets, bees, wasps, hornets, and possibly snakes to move in. If the removed tree was diseased, then grinding the stump prevents further spread of disease to healthy trees, plants and shrubs nearby. Exposed stumps can be safety hazards. Grind stumps for replanting of the area. Aesthetics of your property are greatly improved.

Have you ever tried to dig out a stump?

Red Cedar stump grinding services takes the stump all the way below the ground. All experts agree this is a dangerous job best handled by experienced professionals. Once stump grinding is complete, we will clean up all wood chips and remove them for recycling. Your yard or property is then free from the unsightly stump and the location can be filled with soil and planted over, covered with rock or other decorative surface or even paved.

Planting another tree in the same spot? Putting grass where the stump used to be? Laying cement over the ground out area?

Red Cedar grinds to a depth of 18 inches means a new tree can be planted the same day. With a grind less than 18 inches, the remainder of the stump and roots will eventually rot away and a noticeable depression will develop in it’s place. By grinding 18 inches, your lawn will grow and stay healthy. Many people put in RV pads or expand driveways and add space next to the house. If you only go down slightly below the surface, eventually the remainder of the stump and roots will rot out leaving an air pocket below your cement.