Do you have a stump that you would like to remove? Then there are several ways to do this. You can choose to do this yourself or outsource this job to an experienced gardener or arborist. In this blog, you will find the two most frequently chosen options and information about the costs of removing a stump.
Milling a stump
The best and fastest way to remove a stump is to use a stump grinding. This is a machine that contains a very powerful and fast spinning cutting wheel with which you can completely pulverize the stump and the roots into wood chips. These chips are then easy to remove, but you can also choose to leave them as they can decompose in the ground.
The stump grinder can remove stumps up to a depth of 50cm. Depending on the new function of the piece of land where the stump was located, you determine the required number of centimeters in depth. Think about:
It is possible to mill the tree yourself and to rent a machine. However, this requires some knowledge and experience. It is a dangerous machine that you cannot just run away with. Most people choose to outsource this job to a landscape gardener because the costs of renting and outsourcing are about the same.
digging out a stump
Would you rather not work with a dangerous machine and still want to carry out this job? Then you can choose to dig out the stump. How? First of all, remove as much paving as possible around the tree. Next, start digging a deep and spacious trench around the tree. Try to dig at least 50cm deep. After digging, it is important to see through all the roots. You can do this with a reciprocating or chainsaw. When the stump is completely free of all the roots, you can remove the stump. This way requires a lot more patience and muscle strength than milling, but that's also how you get the stump out.
Tree stump removal costs
The cost of removing a stump differs depending on how you want it done. Having a stump milled costs on average between €50 and €100 incl. VAT. When you have a tree stump excavated, you spend on average between €50 and €200 incl. VAT. This price difference is mainly due to the time it takes to perform the job. It is best to hire a suitable gardener or arborist to have a stump removed.
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