Monday, 9 April 2012

Look Into Tree Cutting And Stump Grinding

By Norman Rufo


If there are trees in inconvenient places, dead trees, or stumps on your lawn or on your land that you want gone, then you need to think about tree cutting and stump grinding. You can either do it yourself or you can even hire it done for a nominal fee.



If you are going to take on this task yourself, you will want to start by cutting down the tree. The most important thing to keep in mind when doing this is safety. You will be operating a chainsaw, which is dangerous in itself, and you will have the added danger it falling. Ensure that where you cut the tree will not cause the tree to fall on you, your house, your car, or any electrical wires.

Once you have taken all safety precautions into consideration and are ready to begin, read through your chainsaw manual thoroughly as it will have tips and instructions on how to properly use the chainsaw and where to cut. Remember not to cut over your head, keep both hands on the saw, and keep both feet firmly planted on the ground.

If you have already cut down a tree or had one fall and just have a stump that you need to get rid of then grinding is your only option. You can cover it with dirt and wait for it to erode, or you can inject it with a commercial product that will speed up the process, but even that takes about 3 months. If you want to get rid of it quickly you will need a grinder. They come in a variety of sizes and you can buy a small or large one, or you can rent one. If you don't feel like doing this project yourself you can hire a grinding business to do it for you.

If you do not care to do it yourself, commercial services can take care of unwanted trees and stumps quickly and efficiently. It costs around $100 per stump then $25 to $50 for each additional one after that. If you are unsure of what you are doing or do not want to hassle with doing it yourself, this is probably the best option for you.

If you need tree cutting and stump grinding done and you decide to do it yourself, above all remember to be careful and take safety precautions. If you are not comfortable using a chainsaw or a grinder then definitely hire someone to take care of it for you. This is often the fastest, and even sometimes the most cost-effective strategy.




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