If you have unsightly tree stumps strewn about your backyard after tree removal, you may be interested in stump grinding. This allows you to remove the entire stump and roots as if they were never there, ensuring that no child trips and injures themselves on the stump. However, removing a stump can be incredibly dangerous. Here are a few reasons why you should avoid DIY stump grinding and hire a certified arborist instead. 

Why Should I Avoid DIY Stump Grinding? 

1. Risk of Damage

Besides removing the stump, grinding also removes a lot of the surrounding ground. You risk damage to your property if you uncover root systems, electrical wires, gas lines, or water pipes that you are not prepared for. A certified arborist will have the proper tools to get rid of debris and fill any large holes that the stump might leave. Additionally, just like an iceberg, a tree stump may just be the tip of the entire system below the ground. 

2. Dangerous

Stump grinding is an incredibly dangerous job that requires many tools with sharp moving blades. Despite being able to buy a stump grinder at the hardware store, you need to be properly trained in order to successfully get rid of your entire stump. Unfortunately, you could also be cut by the moving blades or struck by flying debris. 

3. Cost Saving 

Though it may seem like renting equipment yourself will save you money, in the long run, it won't. Stump grinding gone wrong will just require rehabilitation from a certified arborist later on down the line. Plus, hitting a gas line or water pipe could potentially cost thousands in damage. An arborist will also be able to finish the stump grinding much quicker than you will be able to on your own. 

If you are looking for stump grinding, tree removal, or emergency tree services in the Moody, AL, area, choose Attaway Tree Service. For over 40 years, they have provided reliable tree care for customers, offering residential or commercial tree services to help you create a safe, pristine yard. Call them today at (205) 529-5380 for a free estimate or visit them online to learn more about their services.