How can I get rid of a bush with utility lines underneath it?

• <div><p>If you want to remove a bush that’s located on top of utility lines, you’ll need to call your local utility company to determine the best course of action. If you can’t dig out your stump its roots, cutting a bush off at ground level might be the best you can do. Adding a planter over top of the cut branch or planting something else around the stump can cover the area while the stump decomposes.</p></div>

Are there alternatives to stump grinding or direct removal?

• <div><p>The most common alternative is burning the stump first, then dealing with the cinders and ashes. As you can imagine, this option creates fire hazards, especially since roots can burn underground, hidden, for long afterward. That’s why many states and cities have outlawed the use of stump burning entirely. We do not recommend this option as a viable alternative unless you get a permit from the local fire department and practice all safe burning procedures.</p><p>Others prefer a more long-term DIY approach of degrading the stump with home mixtures <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/will-epsom-salt-vinegar-kill-tree-stump.htm">like Epsom salt and vinegar</a> injected directly into it. This may help the stump decay faster, allowing homeowners to dig it out themselves, but it’s still a lengthy process. It usually takes months for a stump to start falling apart with such treatments, and in the meantime, it can be vulnerable to rot, insects, and other problems.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2025
i would never recommend this company to anyone. The main reason I hired them was because they said they would power wash my garage before painting. They did not. I came home and the workers were painting my garage in the rain!!!! They scraped the garage and I asked them why they did not use...
KV Painting & Home Improvements
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Reviewed in December 2022
Great project. Turned out great. One drawback is chipping at the caulk lines. Will need to go over that with some black caulk.
Get A Grip
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Reviewed in October 2017
We had a horrible experience with this company. The first attempt to refinish our floors resulted in white steaks & what looked like pooling all over the floors in every room. We could see brush strokes everywhere. We were told that this was because they forgot to put the coat of shellac down...
Functional Floors and Finishing, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2017
The workers rushed thru the move, I discovered that quite a few pieces of my furniture were chipped and they dropped my dresser. Would not use services again!
Two Men & A Truck
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Reviewed in July 2016
After speaking with David, he gave me the pros and cons of having this project completed. Said it could be costly. He offered a few suggestions as to how I could disguise the chips in the tile. He took the time to explain the entire process that would be needed. Because of cost concerns, I...
Grout Like New
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Reviewed in April 2015
The estimate was done last fall, but I delayed having the work done until this spring. Marc and his crew finished the job in a week, clearing out heavy brush growth and pulling out all the old decrepit fencing.
M Bland Fence Co
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Reviewed in October 2014
<p>Rick Hartsell and his crew did a remarkable job the work the did on my home. My wife and I are very well satisfied with the quality of the work they did and the professional manner in which they performed their tasks. I did not know this company before reading about them on Angie's List. I...
Somerset Painting & Professional Improvements
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Reviewed in July 2014
<p>We found Select Sealcoating on Angie's List. They had fabulous reviews. Used their website to request a quote. They came out the next day and left a quote for us. We left a voicemail with two questions. They responded quickly & we agreed to a contract. The job was scheduled within a...
SELECT SEALCOATING & ASPHALT PAVING
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Reviewed in April 2014
Very professional crew. We had them dump the chips in our lot for mulch. <br />
The Davey Tree Expert Company
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If you have a lot of trees around your home, mulching all those leaves can smother the lawn. Air and light won't reach the grass and soil if too many leaves have been mulched. Turf grass and other lawn problems can arise if the weather is too wet and excessive leaves have been mulched.

Yes, most services include basic site cleanup and proper disposal of debris, which may include hazardous materials. It is always best to confirm the specifics with your provider.

If you want to remove a bush that’s located on top of utility lines, you’ll need to call your local utility company to determine the best course of action. If you can’t dig out your stump its roots, cutting a bush off at ground level might be the best you can do. Adding a planter over top of the cut branch or planting something else around the stump can cover the area while the stump decomposes.

If you want to take the decomposition process into your hands to speed it up, water and sunlight are key. Of course, you can’t control sunlight yourself, but you can rake leaves into piles in sunny spots in your yard. In terms of using water, you can also moisten the decomposing leaves with water, whether by pouring some from a watering can from time to time or using a hose to moisten them.

The most common alternative is burning the stump first, then dealing with the cinders and ashes. As you can imagine, this option creates fire hazards, especially since roots can burn underground, hidden, for long afterward. That’s why many states and cities have outlawed the use of stump burning entirely. We do not recommend this option as a viable alternative unless you get a permit from the local fire department and practice all safe burning procedures.

Others prefer a more long-term DIY approach of degrading the stump with home mixtures like Epsom salt and vinegar injected directly into it. This may help the stump decay faster, allowing homeowners to dig it out themselves, but it’s still a lengthy process. It usually takes months for a stump to start falling apart with such treatments, and in the meantime, it can be vulnerable to rot, insects, and other problems.

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