Are there alternatives to stump grinding or direct removal?

• <div>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 <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.</div>

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Reviewed in November 2024
I initially gave this company a five star rating after they painted my front porch columns. I even paid them $800 more than their initial estimate of $2000. Even though their estimate included prep work (scraping and applying and sanding bondo), they said it took longer than expected which to me...
LUNA'S PAINTING
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Reviewed in July 2023
They cleaned up some brush, I texted them a picture and they texted a quote, came a few days later, cleaned up quick and used a blower to clean off the area.
Wasatch Landscaping & Snow Removal, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
Eddie Durrant from Valley Plumbing replaced an old faucet in my small bathroom. The drain area in the sink was chipped and old, he worked very hard to get the new drain replacement to seal. We thought it was good, but after he left it started to leak around the drain. I called Valley Plumbing...
Valley Plumbing Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in May 2015
The coating looked good for awhile. Then it chipped and cracked. They refused to repair it for under $1000. They estimated $300 to repair, but would not do a job for under $1000. It is difficult to get anyone else to repair this. I would not use them again. 
Rose Concrete Coatings
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Reviewed in April 2014
<hr /> <hr /> I first used Pibi Tile in 2013 when I was redoing a bathroom (Apr 2013). They did a pretty good job, although they had to come back and level a wall so the new shower door would swing correctly. When I decided to redo a second bathroom I...
Pibi Tile Inc
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Reviewed in January 2014
They have a brush that could not be used as my duct work had insulation on the inside that the brush would destroy. I was a little disappointed that the brush couldn't be used to completely clean all of the sides, but the problem was more with my duct work than with the services they provided. ...
Clean Green Carpet Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in December 2013
The work was as expected. They had to work a different job in the morning unexpectantly and we received a phone call that they were late. They forgot to cover he downstairs fireplace and let a lot of debris down the chimney. It was vacuumed but there was still some remnants and a lot of dust....
Utah Premier Chimney Cleaning LLC
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Reviewed in July 2012
After two winters the driveway started to chip. I did not use any ice melt because they told me not to the first winter. They recommended using an ice melt after the first winter. They came to "repair" it, but it just chipped back off. The same person came for the repair and told me they had...
Savage Construction Inc
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Reviewed in January 2012
The work was done when I was at work, so I had no interaction with the workers who showed up. The pruning and reshaping work seemed to be fine, but I would have appreciated the opportunity to ask questions while the work was being done. I had asked that any material removed from...
Atlas Trees
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Reviewed in May 2008
I choose the option to reshape it and polish and brush touch. It came out excellent and with a lot less money than to replace the bumper.
CHRIS' BODY & PAINT INC
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Unless it’s rubber or you need to prune suckers and remove weeds, you shouldn’t need to get rid of the old mulch around your tree. Simply push old mulch a few inches away from the trunk of your tree and then top it off with enough fresh mulch to reach 3 to 4 inches in height.

Trimming or removing trees promotes safety, prevents interference with structures or utilities, and enhances the aesthetic and health of the property landscape.

Leaf removal isn’t usually necessary, and in fact, leaving leaves where they fall or mulching them instead can provide nutrients to your soil that can be good for your lawn and garden beds. Most homeowners prefer the look of a lawn that is neat and clean, though, so the majority of people prefer to pay for leaf removal. There are some cases where you might have to pay for leaf removal, like if you live in a strict homeowners association that mandates the service or a generally clean lawn.

Removing leaves prevents mold growth and ensures grass gets sunlight and air circulation.

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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