If you’ve had to cut down trees due to interference with power lines or severe weather accidents, you may have leftover stumps. Tree stumps make it difficult to plant surrounding greenery or dig holes to put up fences. The residential and commercial tree service and stump-removal experts at Fairview Tree Service LLC in Ozark, AL, understand a lot goes into keeping a property safe and looking its best. Below, they explain what to expect during stump grinding.

What Occurs During Stump Grinding Service

1. Preparation

Most trees have their main roots in the first 16 inches of soil, so that’s how far the stump grinder digs into the ground. A professional will come to your home and assess the size of the stump, the work area, and other potential hazards. This process requires heavy machinery that must be operated by only a professional. Once the area is assessed, the grinder is lowered onto the stump and the work begins.

2. Stump Grinding 

Stump grinding can take as little as fifteen minutes or as long as two hours depending on the size of the obstruction. You can also ask the service to make sure any surface roots are taken care of to avoid potential tripping hazards or accidents. Even when you grind the stump all the way down, the taproot, or top of the complex root system, may remain visible, but it’s easy to cover with soil or mulch.

3. Remains

After the stump grinding is complete, a large pile of wood chips usually remains. These can either be swept away or used for fertilizer or mulch beds for gardens. You can also push all the chips back into the area the stump used to be so there isn’t a hole in your yard. These are practical ways to turn the stump into a multi-purpose product for your garden or property.

Trust stump grinding to reliable professionals. Fairview Tree Service LLC’s team of certified arborists have over 17 years of experience helping their customers with lot clearing, tree removal, and stump removal after storm damage and other incidents, so your home stays safe and your lawn looks its best. For more information, call (334) 774-0794 or visit them online today.