Stump grinding by Wichita Tree Service employee.
Stump Grinding Information
One of the main services Wichita Tree Service offers is stump grinding, we can help you to remove that huge dead stump in the middle of your yard. The stump that you have turned into a patio table or have tried to hide with flower pots and squirrel statues can be gone in a matter of minutes. We will use our new 35 HP Vermeer SC362 Stump Cutter or Rayco RG80 We have used this machine after cutting down some of the largest trees in Kansas. Whatever your trees need, we can help. No longer will you have to mow around the stump that has been an unwanted part of your landscape for so many years. Our stump grinders will fit through a 36 inch gate to easily access stumps in your back yard. The professionals at Wichita Tree Service guarantee that there will be no traces of your old stump. Debris can be removed and topsoil can be brought in to fill the hole that stump once occupied. No ruts left in the soil after the stump grinder has done its job because of the stump grinders lightweight. Our smaller Toro stump grinder can also be used to complete jobs that other companies cannot access. It is small enough to be carried to difficult locations and even maneuvered through a building. We even recently lowered it into a hole to remove a stump that was at the bottom of the hole. All of our equipment is well maintained and equipped with the latest safety features to prevent injury or damage to your property.
Cost of Having a Stump Removed:
Wichita Tree Service charges $7.5 per inch, based on the diameter of the tree stump. Hard to access tree stumps may be priced at a slightly higher rate. we can also remove the mulch leftover from the stump grinding process and add topsoil for an extra charge. Most companies charge around $5 to $20 per inch to grind a stump. Many tree service companies do not own their own equipment. They may charge extra to cover the cost of the rental and may be less familiar with the safe operation of the stump grinder. Some companies will not have a stump grinder that will fit in gates and will charge more to do stumps in backyards and will leave large ruts because they might have to back a truck in the yard. If you decide to have a tree removed by Wichita Tree Service, we will gladly give you a discount on removing the stump as well. We also offer a discount for multiple stumps.
How to choose a stump grinding company
-Ask how deep they will grind the stump. (12 inches the recommended depth)
-Ask if they rent or own a stump grinding machine. (You might be overpaying if they have to rent.)
-Ask for proof of Insurance. Hitting underground lines could be very costly. ($3000+ for small gas line repair and much more for other lines.)
-Make sure they call 811 before beginning any stump grinding job that might hit underground lines. (It’s the law)
-Make sure all employees of the tree service plan to wear proper safety equipment. (Forestry helmet with face shield and hearing protection.)
-Will the machine leave ruts in the yard and can they get in the backyard without taking down the fence?
Want to remove a stump yourself?
Removing a stump by yourself will require you to rent a stump grinder. Yes, there is many other methods online about how to remove stumps... don't listen to the people on Facebook and YouTube! There is a reason why I use stump grinders. Stump grinders and the best and most efficient way to remove a stump. I once watched a video on YouTube where a guy tried to remove a stump, he ended up breaking Two winches and a few cables probably costing him $800-$1000 to remove a stump that we would would have charged $100 to grind out. If you want to try to tackle the job yourself you can rent small 13-15 HP grinder, similar to our smallest stump grinder for around $80-100. This machine will give you a workout but will be a little cheaper than a large machine and could be loaded into a pickup truck with a few strong people lifting. These grinders are not really good for stumps larger than 6in diameter. You can also rent a 25-35HP self propelled stump grinder from many rental yards here in Wichita for around $150 for 4 hours and $250 for the full day. Andover Rental currently has 4 Vermeer 362 grinders for rent. (The same machine as in the top picture.) Grinders of this size can grind bigger stumps but are best suited for stumps 5-20in diameter. If your stump is bigger than 25-30 diameter I would definitely recommend just calling a professional. Stumps of this size are quick work for our 85hp grinder but could take all day with our 35hp grinder. My advise, weigh your options but always get a price from us before you try tacking a job yourself.