We remove tree stumps by using a stump grinder, a specialist machine that grinds the stump away into smaller pieces that can then be removed. This is the safest and most efficient way of removing a tree stump and ensures that the stump is totally removed. This process is known as stump grinding and is undertaken by a trained and experienced operator.
No not all tree stumps need to be removed. They are mostly removed as they are an unattractive sight and depending on the species of tree may well grow back. Certain tree stumps may also play host to parasites and mushrooms that can affect your neighbouring trees, shrubs and animals.
Depending on the species and size of the tree, stumps can grow to different depths. For a relatively mature tree the stump will be 400-600mm deep.
The species and size of the stump will affect how long it will take to rot. Smaller stumps will rot away in 3-7 years whilst larger stumps may take up to a decade or may continue to survive. There is a tree stump in the Eastern Californian White Mountains that is believed to be 4,850 years old.
Yes and no. Yes, smaller stumps can be removed by digging, hacking away with axes and trying to lever out the tree stumps but require a lot of time and effort. No, larger tree stumps cannot be removed by digging and axes they will require someone to come and removed the tree stump with a stump grinder.
The cost will vary from £100.00 upwards. Factors affecting the cost are things such as access, the area that the stump is in, the size and any precautions affecting its removal.
Stump grinders can cost anywhere between £9,000 and £110,000.
With any form of tree work we always include taking the waste away in the quote. However with stump grinding we do not, the shavings can be used to refill the hole.
The training itself can be completed in a matter of months to be formally qualified, however after this two years of training are expected learning on the job before someone is considered a tree surgeon.
The waste is taken to a number of different places depending on where we are working. We always aim to have it recycled or reused. It is either used for biomass, firewood, boards or the woodchip is used by allotments or farmers to keep the soil fertile.
Yes we do work all year round although the winter months are always quieter for us.
Ash dieback is a tree disease that is affecting the ash trees in the UK at the moment. It will cause the tree to die over a few years. It is easy to spot as the top of the trees will have a lot of dead branches and the truck will have suckers growing off of it. Ash dieback is incurable so if you suspect your tree has ash dieback get in touch with us today as it may need to be removed.
We take off as much as you ask us to. Often when a tree is being pruned less could be more. The more of the tree that is removed the more regenerative growth will appear the following year, often it is best for the health and aesthetic of the tree to have less taken off but it is entirely up to the customer, although certain trees such as birch and acer trees can only be cut so far back.
An easy way to work out a tree's age is by the circumference of the tree. It can then be put into the calculator and worked out, follow this link for the calculator. https://www.tree-guide.com/tree-age-calculator
