Stump Grinding in Northern Virginia

Experienced & Professional Stump Grinding Services!

Jeovani's Tree Service is a family-owned and operated company providing stump grinding services in Fairfax, VA, with more than 10 years of experience. Grinding a stump is a much easier job than removing it. However, it requires specialized equipment to get into hard-to-reach areas and remove the equipment.

Call (540) 530-4860 for reliable stump grinding in Fairfax. 

How to Get Rid of a Tree Stump

When a tree is removed from your yard, the tree stump remains. After trees are cut down, the stump is typically ground below the surface with a stump grinder. This helps the wood to break down faster. However, grinding below the surface can be challenging with large stumps and smaller equipment that has difficulty reaching the deep roots.

Most people want to get rid of the stumps for several reasons. Stumps are visually unappealing and they present a tripping hazard. In addition, stumps may continue to grow. While there is still access to nutrients and other forms of sustenance, the stump may start to grow back. Plus, you can't mow the lawn when the stump is in the way.

The size, location, configuration, and type of tree are considered in developing a customized approach to each job and stump grinding cost.

What Is the Stump Grinding Process?

The process of using a stump grinder varies, depending on the stump and other factors. Grinding usually begins at the surface and reaches as deep as 6 to 12 inches, although it can occasionally reach 2 or 3 feet below the surface. The depth is determined by the stump grinder and the grinder teeth used. Don't underestimate the importance of having the right equipment for the job.

There is much more to grinding a stump than just grinding at any level that is possible. The right equipment is needed to reach the deep roots. homeowners who try to remove stumps themselves find that it is much more challenging than expected. It is also dangerous, as the machine can take off large portions of flesh in seconds. Running the grinder over the area in the same area may leave an unsightly hole. The hole can be filled with soil or with stump grinding wood chips, also known as stump grindings. The excess should be hauled away, as it provides food to nearby tree roots. The wood chips make great compost, but the excess portion should be removed from your property.

Benefits of Grinding a Stump

If you have decided to remove trees from your property, you may think you don't need to do anything about the stump. Since the stump is sitting in the soil, out of sight, it may seem reasonable to leave it alone. However, many issues can arise from leaving a stump in your yard. 

Some of the benefits of stump grinding include:

• Eliminate safety hazard underneath to maintain level ground integrity
• Adjust soil level for commercial or residential construction purposes
• Prevent secondary growth, decay, and tree-related problems

Why Hire a Professional for Stump Grinding?

Hiring a company for Stump grinding in Fairfax ensures that your stump is properly removed and the job gets done safely. The average grinder is several hundred pounds and weighs close to or over 1000 pounds. It is not a piece of equipment that you want to wrangle with unless you have previous experience using a grinder to remove a stump. Stump grinder teeth are very sharp and are used to remove a lot of wood in a short period of time, although it can take a full day or more to complete the job, depending on the size of the stump.

When you hire a professional for the job, they have already invested in the specialized machinery needed to complete the job efficiently and safely. Our company has a team of technicians who specialize in getting rid of stumps and we maintain insurance to protect our customers in the event of an injury. Our safety records go way back and without the inconvenience of many procedures like other tree service companies. For many customers, it just makes more sense to leave the difficult job of stump grinding to an experienced, reliable company.