At one point or another you may have to cut down a tree on your property. Whether it’s a small one or something a bit larger, you may think that it’s a simple task. You cut it in pieces, pruning the limbs, then eventually using a chainsaw to cut the rest down. What you’re left with a stump, and that is where most people end up coming into serious problems. You see, by going DIY with stump removal, you’re going to find out firsthand how difficult it is to remove something so solid from the ground. Especially if the stump has been around for some time, as trees don’t have a growth cycle like other plants. A tree could’ve been growing on your property long before you got there, and that means that the roots could’ve been deep into the ground. With that in mind, consider a few reasons on why you may want to leave this job to the professionals.
The Weight of A Stump
Have you ever tried to pick up a stump that wasn’t in the ground? You’ll find that the term “dead weight” can be applied to this. Stumps are rock solid in most instances. They also have roots attached, and are not going to just easily come up with leverage. You could be strong, work out in the gym, be in great shape, and still not be able to lift a stump on your own. Even with help, you could find yourself breaking your back trying to lift it onto the back of a truck. Stumps are heavy, and that’s not an understatement by any means. In most instances, you’ll need to have a team, or heavy equipment to get this done, otherwise, you’re going to hurt yourself.
Using The Proper Tools
Chances are you don’t have a lot of tools that are meant to help with removing stumps. Most people don’t have these in or around their home. You may not have these because you don’t work with landscaping, tree planting, or stump removal on a regular basis. If you’re not working with these things all the time, then you’ll have to rent them. Renting tools to help you could cost you a great deal of money, and even if you were to procure them, you would need to know how to use them properly. Simply put, you’ll end up spending a lot more time and effort than it’s worth. By calling a professional, you will trust that they have the right equipment, as well as the proper experience to help you with removing a stump, breaking it down, and cleaning up after the fact. That can all be done within a short span of time, and you won’t have to spend money on rentals, figure out heavy equipment, and risk hurting yourself in the process.
The Pest Problem
If you’re not quite sure about removing a stump that you have in your yard, consider the fact that these usually attract pests. Your home could very well be near a breeding ground for insects that will infest your area. If you have pets, children, and visitors coming to your home, they may get attacked by the growing infestation that often times lurks just beneath the surface of the bark of stumps, as well as near the roots. If you don’t remove stumps professionally, you could have another problem on your hands, which will cost you more and more to fix properly. If you’re not sure about pests, or how they can infiltrate a stump, a quick bit of research will showcase the problem, and why it’s imperative to call in a professional.
A Multifaceted Problem
At the end of the day, stump removal may seem easy. Many people assume that you just get some rope, tie things down and pull them out with a vehicle or some pulling and tugging. Others assume that you can chop, grind, or simply dig out a stump and get it out of the ground. While there are some instances where you can do this, you’ll be causing problems to your soil, and you could put yourself and others in danger. Pulling out stumps correctly is best left to those that work with tree planting and removal for a living. They will have the expertise, equipment, and know how to get things done right the first time. That way you’re not risking any issue, and you can even ensure that after the fact, you can plant something new in the place of your old stump. Just one removal will show you how much better this option is compared to trying to it all yourself.
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