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Avatar for Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
Walton Stump Grinding and Property Improvements
5.0(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Hiram, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

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"I contacted Walton's about tree stump removal and they fit me into their schedule within a week. They did an awesome job and their customer service was exceptional. I would highly recommend them."
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Yard Stumps - Before
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Stump Removal

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Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Tomahawk Excavation
4.5(
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Tree Stump - Remove

Serving Hiram, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The owner is a first responder like myself, I couldnâ t find anyone to clear my land but with his busy schedule he was able to fit me in very fast, very affordable pricing, and extremely professional. I plan on using him for my future lots as well."
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

Removing tree stumps is a dangerous and complex job that requires a high level of expertise. Many landscapers specialize in general lawn care and maintenance. But, some may have the proper licensing and qualifications needed to safely remove tree stumps. In most cases, though, landscapers will refer you to a local tree removal or stump grinding company.

You can use a chainsaw, but it won’t remove the entire stump or root ball and is not a recommended method. It takes quite a bit of physical work to achieve and will likely dull or ruin your chainsaw. Instead, consider using salt, herbicide, light deprivation, boiling water, stump grinding, or burning to kill a tree stump. These methods allow you to kill a stump using minimal machinery and physical exertion.

A dead tree should always be cut down, because it could fall and cause injuries or damage, and it can also attract insects like carpenter ants. A tree that’s diseased beyond repair should also be cut down, but it’s not always easy for a homeowner to tell. Signs of disease include dying branches, a hollow trunk, leaning, and discolored or missing leaves, but your best bet is to hire a local arborist who can evaluate the tree and tell you if it can be saved or should be cut down.

Unless there’s some sort of rule in your community’s homeowners’ association that requires you to remove a stump, there’s no law that says you have to take it out. If you’re not wedded to the idea of removing it, there are plenty of ways to get creative with this tree remnant. Using the stump as the medium for a wood carving or turning it into a planter are just two examples of ways to repurpose a tree stump.

Most trees can be successfully transplanted while they are young, but pines, walnuts, and some oak tree varieties are more difficult to move because their root systems grow deeper than most other trees. Also, trees adapted to sandy soil with wide root systems like beeches, willows, and aspens are harder to dig out because their roots spread much farther out from the trunk. In these cases, unless the trees are very young and small, it’s a good idea to consult a tree planting professional.

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