How do you remove a stump yourself?

So maybe you’re not ready to hire a professional just yet. I get that. I do all of my own work too. I change my oil, paint our interior, and mow our lawn. There’s lots of jobs I’d rather do myself, simply because I can. Before you get excited to get rid of that stump yourself, let me tell you some of the ways I’ve seen it attempted. 

Burning 
You can burn a stump out but it’s going to take a lot of time. You will likely have to leave the stump burning for several hours or days which poses a bit of a wild fire hazard. Not only that, but it likely won’t burn all the surface roots, which may leave you with still having to hire a stump grinder. 

Chemicals
You can use specialized chemicals to rot a stump a little faster, but not by much. These chemicals are dangerous to you, your kids, and pets. They may also prevent grass from regrowing in the same spot. 

Rental Stump Grinder
You can go rent a grinder in some hardware stores. I caution people against this though. Rental grinders are not typically very powerful, meaning it will take a long time to grind your stump, possibly longer than what you anticipate, making it just as expensive to hire a professional. It’s likely that if your stump is bigger than 6 inches across, they won’t even let you rent it. These little rentals are not meant for large stumps. You also won’t have the same level of expertise when it comes to grinding your stumps with precision and care. You will also be liable to any damage done to your home or property. 

We always recommend to avoid the hassle and hire a professional like Mr. Stumpgrinder. This may be your more expensive option, but our work is guaranteed, and we’re licensed and insured.

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