Our Tree Removal Services
Trees may be grand but they're not immortal and sadly the time comes when a tree has to go. This can be because it is diseased or broken, or simply because it has died or fallen in a storm (for storm falls, see our Emergency Tree Service page). Lake Forest Tree Services provides state-of-the-art tree cutting service and tree stump removal for our clients.
Removing a tree is not a light decision to make. The tree needs to be assessed carefully by experienced arborists, and a plan devised to ensure that the removal is safe for all personnel, your family and your property, as well as other trees that are in the vicinity of the tree to be removed. We will consider the following matters when planning removal of a tree. These will determine the best approach, and will also have a bearing on the cost of the removal:
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Tree Stump Removal
Once a tree has been removed, it's worth considering whether it's necessary to remove the tree stump. A tree stump can be a romantic table for a picnic, and probably will not cause problems at first, but often they are unsightly and the longer it remains in the ground, the more it is likely to become attractive to termites or ants that can cause damage to other plants and a hazard on your property. It can also become a trip hazard or get in the way of mowing your lawn or managing your yard, since you will not be able to put in new trees or plants anywhere near the stump and its roots.
There are a couple of options to get rid of a tree stump. They can be either ground down or removed entirely.
Removing a tree stump completely is quite a large operation - it involves digging or pulling out the roots of the tree which can take a substantial amount of time and effort and needs large and powerful equipment. But once this is done it is as if the tree was never there, and you can take a renewed look at your garden or yard with a view to adjusting it to meet your landscaping or garden goals.
Tree Stump grinding is much quicker, less intrusive and much more efficient. It involves using machinery to grind down the stump to just below ground level, so that it will not be visible. However, the roots will still remain, and this can be an issue if you intend to plant another tree there immediately. Over time, the roots below ground level will decay. This can take some years, so if your intention is to plant where the old tree used to be, or in the immediate vicinity, it may be better to have the stump removed.
The expert arborists at Lake Forest Tree Services can advise you on which course would be the better one to follow.
There are a couple of options to get rid of a tree stump. They can be either ground down or removed entirely.
Removing a tree stump completely is quite a large operation - it involves digging or pulling out the roots of the tree which can take a substantial amount of time and effort and needs large and powerful equipment. But once this is done it is as if the tree was never there, and you can take a renewed look at your garden or yard with a view to adjusting it to meet your landscaping or garden goals.
Tree Stump grinding is much quicker, less intrusive and much more efficient. It involves using machinery to grind down the stump to just below ground level, so that it will not be visible. However, the roots will still remain, and this can be an issue if you intend to plant another tree there immediately. Over time, the roots below ground level will decay. This can take some years, so if your intention is to plant where the old tree used to be, or in the immediate vicinity, it may be better to have the stump removed.
The expert arborists at Lake Forest Tree Services can advise you on which course would be the better one to follow.
Our expert tree care team is standing by to help and can answer any questions on tree removal.
Give us a call today!
Give us a call today!