Leaving stumps on your property is a major liability. People could trip and get seriously injured, holding you legally and financially responsible for damages. The decaying wood can attract insects, increasing the risk of infestations inside the house. When it comes to removal options, consider stump grinding for the following reasons.  

What Is Stump Grinding?

Stump grinding is the process of completely removing the remaining trunk from sight. Trained technicians cut into the trunk with an engine-operated stump grinder. It has a steel cutting wheel attached to a hydraulic arm that slices and pulverizes the wood. The stump is ground down to the desired preference, which could be several inches below ground. 

Reasons to Choose Stump Grinding Over Removal

With traditional removal, technicians excavate the entire stump. Although this removes tree roots, it also leaves a big hole that people could trip on and get hurt. With stump grinding, you won’t have to worry about a hole in the yard. Since the equipment is motor-operated, the job can be performed quickly. To save money on landscaping materials, use the sawdust as mulch. With the stump ground down, pests and wildlife will look elsewhere for a suitable home. The yard will be safer for family members, visitors, and pets and prevent damage to the landscape. 

Stump grinding equipment can be dangerous in untrained hands, which is why you should contact the professionals at Childers Tree Service in York, SC. Serving clients for over 30 years, their fully-licensed and insured technicians can handle stump removal as well as grinding. They will also provide tree pruning and trimming to keep the other vegetation in your yard healthy. To schedule tree services in York County, call (803) 627-3157. Visit the team online to find out how they’ll come to the rescue in an emergency.