Methods to remove a tree stump
The stump of the removed tree or shrub can be removed in a number of ways. There are only two ways that really work, excavate or remove with a stump grinder. However, we strongly advise against excavating.excavate
When you want to excavate a stump, you will have to dig around the entire stump grinding. You will also need to dig out and loosen all the roots. In many cases, you will also have to dig under the stump to remove the taproot. This is a process that can take you several days. If you have been able to get the stump loose, you will have to remove it from the ground and dispose of it. This leaves a crater in your garden.stump grinder
Another way is to use a stump grinder. A stump grinder has a wheel with chisels that shreds the stump. When a stump grinder is used, there is no need to dig around the stump, you have nothing to drain and you do not have a crater left. The remaining pulp will mix with the soil during removal after which it will digest.When you want to use a stump grinder, you have two options. You can rent a stump grinder and remove the stump yourself, or you can hire a professional and have the stump expertly removed.
When you rent a stump grinder, you get a handheld grinder for rent. These are machines that are much slower than our professional stump grinder. In addition, a handheld router takes a lot of effort and you can experience a kickback of the router by hitting a hard part in the stump.
Another major drawback is the milling depth. Hand mills only work up to 20cm below ground level. When grass is sown over this, a spot will arise in the grass due to the faster drying of the soil. Even when stones/tiles are going to be laid, this is not deep enough. Part of the stump is still in the ground. When the stump starts to rot, the ground will sink, and with it your stones/tiles. A professional stump grinder as shown above is able to remove the stump up to 50cm below ground level. This removes the entire stump.
Cost
A stump grinder naturally entails costs. Renting a stump grinder is often more expensive than the stated rental price. The price is often exclusive of VAT, mandatory insurance, chisel sharpening costs, fuel costs, etc.We bet on the best prices that compete with rental prices. We base our price on the number of stumps, the diameter, the location of the stumps, etc. It is therefore impossible to specify an amount here. If you want to know what it costs to remove tree stumps from you, you can request a quote from us, this can be done via our website or simply via WhatsApp. We do not charge call-out costs and there are no hidden costs.
Ways not to remove a tree stump
Online you can find a lot of information on how to remove a stump from your garden or from your property. However, there are a lot of options here that simply do not work and are sometimes harmful to your health and nature.Chemical
According to many, a stump can be removed chemically, for example with the herbicide Roundup. Roundup works because the plant absorbs the agent, after which the metabolic pathway in the plant is blocked. This will not contribute to the accelerated rotting of your stump.Other people claim that a hole has to be drilled in the stump where the baby powder is put in and nature allows the stump to disappear. Resources such as petrol, hydrochloric acid, diesel, and table salt would also help. Let's be clear about it, these resources don't help!
In addition to the ineffectiveness of the above agents, these chemicals are also bad for your health and the environment.
Burning out
Another so-called way is burning out the stump. Holes are drilled in the stump and filled with petrol or diesel. The stump is then set on fire.Over the years we have removed one or more stump(s) from various customers where they have tried to burn the stump. All customers had the same story. They had to use an enormous amount of diesel or petrol and there was almost no result, the tree stump did not burn away. The nearby thick roots were also completely intact. So it only resulted in environmental pollution and annoyance.
