Can I remove a stump myself?

• <div><p>It is possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-stump-removal.htm">remove a stump yourself</a>, but it’s an extremely labor-intensive job and often requires special equipment that is expensive to rent. Instead, you could pay a stump removal professional <b>$200</b>, while you’d pay around the same price to rent a stump grinder for the day. Stump removal also takes DIYers hours in most cases, so paying for a specialized company to remove it quickly and accurately is almost always worth it. </p></div>

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Q: Can I remove a stump myself?

• <div><p>It is possible to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tree-stump-removal.htm">remove a stump yourself</a>, but it&rsquo;s an extremely labor-intensive job and often requires special equipment that is expensive to rent. Instead, you could pay a stump removal professional <b>$200</b>, while you&rsquo;d pay around the same price to rent a stump grinder for the day. Stump removal also takes DIYers hours in most cases, so paying for a specialized company to remove it quickly and accurately is almost always worth it. </p></div>

Q: How does Epsom salt remove stumps?

• <div><p>Epsom salt kills tree stumps by drying out the root system and preventing it from receiving the nutrients and water it needs to live. Over time, the salt dries out the stump, allowing it to rot and break down. You can often dig out the stump once it&rsquo;s deteriorated or cover the area with soil or mulch to allow the stump to rot away naturally. </p></div>

Q: Can I use a chainsaw to kill a tree stump?

• <div><p>You can use a chainsaw, but it won&rsquo;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. </p></div>

Q: How long do tree roots live after a tree is cut down?

• <div><p>Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don&rsquo;t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree. </p></div>

Q: How long does it take to chemically rot tree stumps?

• <div><p>Some fast-acting products can rot a tree stump in four to six weeks. Keep in mind, these products contain harsh chemicals that may prevent regrowth in the area. Other products, like fertilizer that contains lots of nitrogen, can enhance the process and rot a stump in about a year. (This is compared to the ten years it can take naturally for a stump to rot.)</p></div>

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Reviewed in April 2020
we had an estimate that was $900 less than pure air but was not worth the price because pure air did a lot more by removing moldy wood etc and disposing of it the other company was just going to spray, Pure air even went back to house when my client had a question
Pure Air Nation, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2018
Cindy Benson , sales consultant, from South Hills office , was very professional and informative. She kept in touch as to when the installation would be done and sorry for the short delay since they were very busy due to all the flooding of homes. The installers, Rob and Andre , were very...
Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood
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Reviewed in June 2017
Great! Arrived within 45 minutes of my call. Removed some tough items including a massive work bench that had to be cut apart.
JimmyTheJunkman.com
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Reviewed in May 2017
Junk King was very professional and prompt to return calls. They showed up on time and completed the hot tub removal in just a few hours. After cutting out the hot tub they cleaned up the entire area. I was very happy and will defintely hire them again!
Junk King Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in December 2016
Jen was excellent with helping us on selections and then measured it all out. The price was very good considering that the installers did EVERYTHING from Removal of old, installing padding, installing 2 types of carpeting and then resetting furniture-truly a Painless process. The installers...
Molyneaux Tile Carpet Wood
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Reviewed in August 2014
The plumber listened to my explanation of the problem. He assessed the problem. He created a plan to fix it, explained the fix, created an estimate and asked for approval. He went for parts and had it fixed same day. He had to remove about 3/4 of the existing drain pipe from the shower to...
BARTMAN 1 HOUR HEATING & AC
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Reviewed in April 2014
Owner, Charlie Dillon, is reliable, honest, dependable, and conscientious. We continue to rely upon him for our snow removal and other related needs.
Dillon's Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2013
After keeping our truck over 2 months we were given a dump bed that didn't dump. The corners were cut out of the back of the flat bed due to the mistake they made when they installed posts that were supposed to be removable. They replaced the cut out corners with pieces of metal that they...
Erie Truck & Trailer Inc
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Reviewed in August 2013
Over the years due to many reasons our logs were in desperate need of repair and attention. Jason and his crew at Blastmasters were simply amazing! They were very polite, clean, efficient and professional. Our family has called on the Lord to lead us in almost every decision that we have...
Blastmaster Surface Restoration, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2013
After I was dissatisfied, the owner Lee brought my vehicle in, removed the wind visors, and refunded my money, no questions asked.
TRUCK N STUFF
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