Why stump grinding?
There are three main reasons as to why stump grinding may be the best choice for you. They are…
Read on to see in more detail how stump grinding can help you in the three aforementioned areas. Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need to make use of our services!
Avoiding Infestation
By using our stump grinding services, you’ll be avoiding the following types of infestations.
- Termites - By leaving even a small portion of a tree trunk, you're essentially establishing a home for termites. They work 24 hours a day and travel up to 400 feet to find food. With colonies ranging from thousands to several millions, they will eventually leave costly damage to your home's structure.
- Ants - Just like termites, carpenter ants are drawn to wood damaged by moisture, so leaving your stump behind quickly attracts these pests. Unlike termites, these ants build their homes above ground, often using your home to do so and causing structural damage in the process.
- Snakes - Dangerous predators will seek out stumps to hide in, which will cause a huge safety hazard for anyone in your yard, especially children. Since stumps also attract small critters, snakes and other predators will use your stump to find food.
- Mice - Mice and other small mammals will find your stump and use it as their habitat. Over time, your house will become infested with these small mammals as they try to find their next food source.
- Disease - Leaving a tree stump in your yard is like having an open, infectious festering wound. And, as you know, infections will spread. Getting rid of the "wound" will benefit the overall health of your lawn, as well as that of any surrounding plants and trees.
Improve Use
Our stump grinding services will improve your home and the area around it in many ways.
- Increase Value - Stumps can restrict the use and functionality of a property and negatively impact curb appeal, which lowers the overrall value of your property.
- Prevent Injury - Stumps and their roots can be a huge safety hazard and liability. Children playing in the yard can potentially trip over the stump or roots, causing serious injuries A stump-free yard is family-friendly and easier to maintain.
- Avoid Growth - If you leave behind your stump, you may find that invasive plants will start growing on it. They are quite difficult to remove and you may have to use chemicals to get rid of them, which can be harmful to other plants in the vicinity.
- Improve Aesthetics - Stumps can often hinder you from building additions in your yard like pools, patios, and playgrounds. Ridding your yard of stumps will give you a fresh, clean slate to create the outdoor space of your dreams!
Protecting your property
Our stump grinding services will contribute to the overall safety of your property.
- Foundation - Tree roots can spread up to five times the radius of the tree canopy and can continue to grow even after the tree itself has been cut down. When the roots find your home's foundation, they will burrow into any small cracks, leading to costly repairs. Typically, these aggressive roots remain unnoticed until it's too late and the damage is already done.
- Plants - A stump will continue to take nutrients from the ground even after it's cut, which can hinder your other plants from growing to their full potential. Over time, the stump roots will spread closer to other plants, potentially killing them.
- Pools - Just like your home's foundation, any structure underground is susceptible to root damage. Over time, the stump roots will break into pool walls to find water, once again leading to costly repairs.
- Pipes - Roots are constantly looking for a water source and are easily attracted to your pipes. Once the roots find your pipes, they will use a strong amount of force to try and get to the water inside, causing your pipes to break underground and flood your yard.
- Walkways - Roots will spread long distances underground, sometimes causing damage to someone else's property. Sidewalks and driveways will get pushed up and crack if a root begins to grow under it. In addition to causing safety hazards, roots can lead to unhappy neighbors and potentially even a lawsuit.
