Lizzie Your Questions About Stump Grinding

Lizzie asks…

Stump Grinding by Professional or Rental Unit?

Folks, I have about 15 stumps that need grinding. Most are small, (4 inches in diameter) but a few are 16-18 inches wide. I can rent a machine locally or call someone to do it. I am torn because I do not know which route is most cost effective. I know I could handle the small stumps, but I am not sure about the larger ones. Any thoughts? Is my job a small one that I could do myself or should I break the bank on a pro.

Tree Service Professional answers:

I have a friend who owns a tree service. I asked him about grinding out a yucca stump in my yard and he said he would do it. But, he doesn’t own a grinder and would have to rent one. So, the cost would be the grinder rental and his labor.

However, he is very experienced with using the machine and he would do the job a lot faster than I would. So, it’s kind of a wash – either he does it and there’s less rental cost, but there’s the additional cost of his labor; or I do it and save on the labor, with increased rental cost.

I would call around and get estimates. Tree services will bid the total job, regardless of how long it takes. So, you can compare that with the cost or renting one for a couple days. And, if the cost works out to be about the same, you don’t have to do all that heavy work.

Carol Your Questions About Stump Grinding

Carol asks…

What is the easiest way to remove a 18 inch stump without grinding it down or burning it out?

 

Tree Service Professional answers:

I would try using a sawsall with a long wood cutting blade to cut the main roots at or below grade level. Keep cutting till you can get it loose with a long pry bar or shovel.

Susan Your Questions About Stump Grinding

Susan asks…

I’m a single mother of two. I was wondering would it be hard for people too take my stump grinding business

seriously. I’m 24 years old.

Tree Service Professional answers:

No, as long as you present yourself as a competent professional, most people could care less if you were male or female. I actually need some stumps removed, what city are you in ?

Daniel Your Questions About Stump Grinding

Daniel asks…

Want to start my own Stump Grinding business?

I’m looking for a side job/business start up. Looking for any insight into this type of business. Operating expenses, equipment to get, etc. Bit sharpening costs?
I hear the Vermeer SC252 machine is a good one. Are there any limits to what I can grind as far as tree size? How much does dirt cost to fill the hole?
insurance costs?

Tree Service Professional answers:

Just grind down to ground level and don’t worry about dirt fill.

Bit sharpening is a skill you can learn and do yourself. The cost will be zero.

You need a truck to get to the job but you probably have that.

You won’t need to grind more than 30 inches diameter. You will learn as you go.

Use an umbrella policy on your home when you start. Otherwise, the insurance will eat up your profits. That is cutting corners but you need to make a profit.

Mandy Your Questions About Stump Grinding

Mandy asks…

Killing a maple tree? (Stump Grinding or Digging out?)?

I have a “Small” maple tree that already has above ground roots at/near the foundation of my house.

I called a few companies to have the tree removed… but they want to grind the stump rather than dig out the tree/roots.

Which is better? Will the roots sprout new growth once the stump is gone/grinded down?

thanks.

Tree Service Professional answers:

Yes, Grinding is the only way ot go, no it wont sprout new growth after grinding, noisy but worth the saving on labor alone, even your time is worth something! Right! Good Luck

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