Tree Stump Removal in London

Why remove a tree stump?

Tree stump removal is the process of removing a stump from the ground after a tree has been cut down.

In most cases we are asked to remove a tree stump so building work or hard and soft landscaping can take place. In other cases, the tree stump might be a safety hazard for children and pets, it’s unsightly and can get in the way of other activities like gardening or planting, or the stump can be a breeding ground for pests and diseases that can threaten the health of your neighbouring trees.

We have a range of stump grinders for all size of tree stumps and all access requirements for both big and small jobs relating to tree stump removal in London.

Common misconceptions

There has been a time for us all, I’m sure, where we have researched an idea or product on the internet, only to later find that it didn’t live up to our expectations.

You will find a range of videos on different methods of removing a tree stump, on the internet. Here are a few examples of the most commonly used methods and reasons they might not work.

Digging

Digging is, without question, the most labour and time intensive method of tree stump removal. Not only does it take a huge amount of effort, but you will also need appropriate cutting tools to cut through the root system. From there, you’ll need a means of lifting the stump out before disposing of what is, in some cases, a very large root ball. This root ball is often unmoveable due to its weight or too big to fit through a garden gate and even then, a means of disposing the root ball will need to be figured out.

Chemicals

This is another internet magic trick that just isn’t viable. Yes, it might work on very small tree stumps over a long period of time as long as you continue with applications throughout the years, but it will only work on a soft wood tree and you may get little result to the surface area of the tree stump only. On an average size tree stump, however, this would again not be viable. The idea that the magic liquid contained within a bottle purchased form the internet will break down a solid tree stump is only going to waste time and money.

Burning

There are videos shown on YouTube of tree stumps being burnt, so this might seem like a good idea. Usually, this is accomplished with an abundance of fuel placed on top of the tree stump. Over a period of time, you may burn down the tree stump to ground level, but you need to remember that there is still the tree stump below ground to be considered and that cannot be removed by burning.

How much to remove a tree stump?

The cost of tree stump removal in London depends on several factors, including the size (the size of a tree stump will always be bigger than what is visible above ground level), the number of stumps, the depth of the root system, location, and the stump grinder that needs to be used to get the job done.

For an accurate price to remove a tree or tree stump removal in London, please call us.