For many of us, tree stumps can be quite unsightly to see, especially living in Lafayette. Tree stumps can also pose a danger. Many tree service companies will end up cutting a tree down as much as possible. They will will typically leave the tree stump to rot and decay through natural process. 

However, this is a very timely natural process which can take at a minimum 10 or more years. There are a few other determining factors such tree size and type which would impact the amount time a tree stump takes to decay. Instead of waiting for your tree stump to decay, there are a few options available if your are looking to remove a tree stump from your yard.

 One very common option is to utilize a special piece of equipment that is utilized to grind a tree stump into small wood chips. This method is considered to be an extremely effective and safe method that many tree companies use on a routine basis. 

When it comes to yard maintenance, our team provides a wide range of services such as landscaping, shrub pruning, fertilizing, aerating, seeding, mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, cleanup, leaf and gutter cleaning, snow plowing, and driveway and sidewalk clearing.

Why Is It Necessary To Remove Stumps 

For one thing , tree stumps are can potentially be dangerous which is why they should be removed. If you had decided to leave your stump to decay, as the stump starts to decay and rot it could become a nest or breeding ground for unwanted pests. This could potentially be very dangerous, especially if you have children and pets who play in your yard. With being said, tree stumps can be hazardous for people who could either trip or fall over an hold tree stump in your yard. 

By grinding the existing stump on your property ,our team will grind the stump down below surface level and then fill in and cover the hole. If you wanted to at some point in the future, you could even grow other trees or plants in the same location. This stump removal method remains the preferred and popular method of choice by homeowners and business owners alike. 

WHAT IS OUR PROCESS

If you need our stump grinding services, we will come out to your home or business to inspect the job at hand. Our team of tree experts will assess the tree stump and provide you with recommendations as well as provide you with an estimate.  Once an agreement has been reached, our guys will come out to your property with the proper equipment and tools. We will work diligently to grind your unwanted stump in a very timely manner. You will find our prices to be quite affordable and reasonable. 

You may be lead to believe that stump grinding is a simple and straight forward process. However, the truth is that it can be quite a risky affair. Without the proper skills, experience and equipment, you may spend all day trying to grind your stump. Not to mention, performing such a job on your own can be very risky as you could potentially get injured.

That is why you should always reach out to a company such as ours to take care of your unwanted stump. We have years of experience removing stumps and we have state of the art equipment. As a result, we can assure you that the job will be done right! Grinding a stump requires a lot of skills and experience, especially when dealing with a large tree stump or even a very old tree stump. 

If you had a tree for a very long time, it will likely be rather difficult to grind the stump. However, you need not worry as our crew will have different size grinders and will ensure that we utilize the right size grinder for the job. So whether you are dealing with a tree which fell accidentally and left a stump or if there was a tree cut and the stump remained, be sure to give us a call us. We take pride in our work and will ensure that you are 100% satisfied with the results.