Morpeth's Local Tree Stump Removal Service

Reasons for removing tree stumps

A tree stump in your garden or property might not cause problems at first, but the longer it stays there, the more it can become a hazard and a nuisance. For example, damaging your lawnmower when you’re mowing the grass, and becoming a trip hazard for your children when they’re playing outside.

Risks of not going for full removal

Shortly after your tree is felled, the tree stump begins to decay very slowly so that over time a rotting stump can attract damaging pests like carpenter ants.

So although letting stumps stay in place and rot is an option, the risk of insect attacks and their potential to spread to other plants and trees or even into your home makes it a risk that’s not worth taking. Also, a rotting stump is not the most attractive addition to a garden.

But also, getting rid of stumps can make it hard when you want to grow a new tree. Planting new trees nearby is not an option because the far-reaching roots of the stump would inhibit its growth.

So either complete removal or grinding a stump down are the best ways to avoid these problems and as part of our local service we can help advise and provide quotes for each.

Benefits of stump removal

Full stump removal and stump grinding each come with their benefits and drawbacks. Choosing the option that’s best for you mostly depends on the plans you have for your land.

The complete removal process is the more intrusive of the two because removing tree stumps involves removing the roots too, so it takes more time, effort and equipment to get the job done.

The benefits however are that you’re left with a totally clean slate to grow whatever you’d like without fear or restriction. The drawback of completely removing a stump is that the large hole left behind can be an eyesore, but only until it’s filled in.