Stump Grinding in Chatham

Stump grinding is the process in which the stump of a felled tree is taken out. Usually during tree felling a couple of inches of the trunk and the root system are retained in the soil, making the neighbouring area unusable in addition to potentially enticing pests or harbouring tree diseases such as honey fungus. If your garden has stumps in the soil, having them taken out can clear the location, offering extra space which you could use to extend your lawn area or create new areas to fit patio or decking. Professional stump grinding firms can remove stumps of any size. The process frequently includes cutting the stump as close to the ground as possible utilising a chainsaw, and afterwards utilising specialist stump grinding machinery to grind away at the stump. Stumps are ground down to approximately 10-12 inches underneath the ground surface to allow for replanting, although sometimes landscaping projects may require the stump to be removed deeper than this. The wood chippings that are generated by the stump grinding can be either infilled back into the hole and used as mulch in other areas of your garden, or the stump grinding company could remove it and dispose of it in an eco-friendly manner. Furthermore, many skilled stump grinding companies offer specialist small machines that may be employed if there is restricted access to your garden for instance, via a side passageway.