Our Mesa Tree Experts Answer These FAQs on Stump Grinding

Since the invention of stump grinding in the 1950s, it has been a common method to remove stumps from both residential and commercial premises. But what is stump grinding exactly, and how does it operate? Below, we'll go over all you need to know about stump grinding. If you have a tree stump in Mesa that would benefit from stump grinding, give the team at Bassett Tree Service a call.

What Is Stump Grinding?

An ugly stump is left behind after a tree is cut down. Although the stump can be removed, grinding it down is a more effective method. A strong tool that is a bit bigger than a riding lawn mower is used for this—a stump grinder. The stump is ground into tiny bits by the stump grinder's sharp blades.

How Does Stump Grinding Work?

We will make a pit by grinding beneath the level surface of the ground to completely mulch the stump. Mulch will subsequently be used to plug the hole. In order to make it look like there was never a stump in the first place, our stump grinding firm can offer advice on how to make the area blend in with the surrounding scenery.

Does a Stump Need To Be Removed?

Depending on the circumstances. Stumps don't always need to be removed, but depending on where they are, they might cause a major annoyance. Stumps can be a tripping hazard for individuals and frequently draw pests like termites, wood bees, and carpenter ants. A tree under stress will attempt to sprout extra branches, known as suckering growth, which can be induced by leftover stumps. The stump won't become a tree; rather, it will develop many weaker, lesser branches that will require constant pruning.

Stump Grinding Services in Mesa

A stump leftover from a fallen tree can be a tripping hazard, a home to termites, an eyesore, disrupt land use plans, or all of the above. We offer stump grinding and stump removal in Mesa, Phoenix, and the surrounding area using multiple tactics. Ultimately, we make the ground level, allowing you to use the area exactly how you wish. To request an estimate for the cost of stump removal, give the friendly team at Bassett Tree Service a call at (480) 745-2290 .