Stump grinding is one of the most effective forms of stump removal. However, to be done right, stump grinding requires a professional touch. It’s not a service you should ever attempt on your own. Below are a few of the top reasons why you should never DIY stump grinding.
- You don’t have the tools. Stump removal of any kind isn’t something you can safely do with a standard shovel. Proper stump grinding requires the right tools and equipment for the job. Most homeowners don’t have this equipment lying around, and there’s no reason to try to get this equipment for a single job. Plus, having the tools doesn’t equate to knowing how to use them properly, so it’s best to just leave the job to the professionals.
- You could get hurt. There’s a high potential for injury with DIY stump grinding, both from using equipment incorrectly and the inherent risk of working with something as strong and deep-rooted as a tree stump. Professional stump grinding services have safety equipment and training to keep their employees safe while they remove the stump in your yard.
- You may damage property. What many homeowners don’t realize is that there are certain structures underground that can get damaged during DIY stump grinding. Proper stump grinding requires an assessment of the area, including making note of any potential underground obstacles like pipes or gas lines before any stump removal work can be done. If you go straight to grinding up a stump without any land surveying, you could cause serious property damage.
For your own wellbeing as well as the wellbeing of your property, leave your stump grinding needs to our team here at D & A Tree Surgeons LLC.