The Quickest Ways to Eliminate Mesa Tree Stumps

Dealing with an ugly tree stump in your yard is inconvenient. Luckily, stump removal can be accomplished quickly and effectively using a variety of techniques. We discuss the easiest ways to help you get rid of those stubborn stumps below.  If you have a pesky stump that needs to be ground or removed, contact Bassett Tree Service in Mesa, AZ, to take care of it.

Stump Grinding

Grinding down tree stumps is one of the simplest and most effective ways to remove them. Using a specialized stump grinder, the stump is mechanically ground into tiny wood chips. The grinder's rotating blade quickly grinds down the stump to below ground level. By reducing the stump's visible portion and grinding down the roots, stump grinding makes landscaping and replanting easier. 

Chemical Method

Chemical removal is another fast method of stump removal. This technique expedites the stump's natural disintegration process by applying a specific chemical during stump removal. The chemicals soften and facilitate the removal of the wood by dissolving the cellulose and lignin. Although the chemical removal process is quick, the stump may take many weeks to decompose fully. Once the stump has fully decomposed, it can be removed, burned, or chopped. The stump can be removed with less effort if chemical removal is used, but care must be taken to apply chemicals carefully and effectively to avoid harming neighboring plants and wildlife.

Digging by Hand

Digging by hand takes longer than chemical or grinding removal. Throughout the digging process, the earth around the stump is physically excavated using shovels and other digging tools. Once the surrounding dirt and roots are visible, the stump can be pulled out of the ground and the roots can be chopped. Digging by hand offers complete control and causes the least amount of disturbance to the surrounding vegetation, but it can be labor-intensive and time-consuming, particularly for larger or deeply rooted stumps.

Stump Grinding and Removal in Mesa

A stump leftover from a fallen tree can be a trip hazard, a home to termites, an eyesore, disrupt land use plans, or all of the above. At Bassett Tree Service, 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 our friendly team a call at 480-745-2290.