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Professional Stump Removal
SERVING DURHAM REGION, NORTHUMBERLAND, PETERBOROUGH, AND HASTINGS.
How much does stump removal cost?
Stump removal pricing depends on the size (width) of the stump at its base.
Basic removal costs $10/inch ($200 minimum per job).
Most jobs qualify for the minimum ($200), but larger jobs are priced by size. For example, a backyard with three 20-inch stumps (measured at the base) costs $600+HST.
Woodchip Removal: grinding stumps generates woodchips. Most homeowners opt to keep the woodchips and add them to garden beds for a finished look. Full removal of woodchips is available for a $10/inch surcharge (larger stumps create more woodchips).
Who needs professional stump removal?
Homeowners
Make your space beautiful, accessible, and functional. Enhance your yard and improve your curb appeal.
Tree Companies
You have plenty of specialized equipment and complicated logistics. Subcontracting stump removal simplifies your workflow.
Landscapers
Stumps ruin landscapes. Let us remove stumps to create a blank canvas for easier landscaping projects with better results.
Golf Courses & Parks
Elevate outdoor spaces and improve safety by removing stumps. All community areas benefit from fewer stumps.
What about renting a stump grinder?
Most rental shops (including Home Depot) rent stump grinders. Let's talk about the downsides of DIY stump removal.
Call or text for professional stump removal instead.
It can be more expensive.
Renting a stump grinder in Ontario costs $350/day plus trailer. And you'll need a truck that can tow 1,500+ lbs.
It takes longer.
By the time you get back from the rental shop, we could've been done the job. Your time is valuable.
Rental equipment sucks.
Rentals are often undersized (40 HP or less) and poorly maintained. Bad equipment means slow, frustrating work.
It's risky, dangerous work.
Stump grinders are powerful machines with the potential to cause serious injury and property damage.
What size of stumps can be effectively removed or ground down?
We can handle stumps of almost any size. We ensure large and deeply rooted stumps, as well as smaller stumps in confined spaces, are removed cleanly.
Can stump removal help prevent pest infestations?
Stumps attract termites, ants, and other wood-boring pests that might spread to healthy trees or buildings. Removing these stumps eliminates a potential nesting site for pests.
Is stump removal safe for the surrounding landscape?
Yes, we take great care to minimize impact to your yard and provide guidance to protect nearby plants during the stump removal or grinding process.
What should I do to prepare my yard for stump removal?
To prepare your yard for stump removal, clear any personal items or debris around the stump, ensure pets are indoors, and provide clear access to the stump for our machinery.
What happens to the wood chips after removing the stump?
Stump grinding creates wood chips that can be used as mulch for your garden beds, providing nutrients as they decompose. Alternatively, we can remove the wood chips for a fee.
How much does stump removal cost? Is there a minimum charge?
Stump removal costs depend on the size (width) of the stump. Basic removal costs $10/inch ($200 minimum per job). For example, removing three 20-inch (width) stumps is $600+HST.
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