Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
Oshawa, Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes, Toronto, Peterborough, Northumberland County & York Region
Sarginson’s Stump Grinding & Stump Removal
Sarginson’s Tree Services offer stump grinding and stump removal in Oshawa and the whole of the Durham region, Kawartha Lakes, Toronto, Peterborough, Northumberland County and York Region. We have all the equipment you need to quickly and permanently get rid of stumps from removed or fallen trees – once and for all. Stumps left in the ground are a potential hazard. They can also provide a home to fungi, pests and diseases that can damage your healthy trees.
Why you should not leave a tree stump in the ground after having a tree removed
People often call us a year or two after they have had trees removed to deal with the unwanted stump that was left behind. Removing a tree can be costly. We understand it’s tempting to save a bit of money by leaving the stumps in place. However, as well as being unsightly or a potential trip hazard, stumps can become a breeding site for unwelcome insects such as termites or carpenter ants. They also provide a home for pests and diseases. Even though you have removed a tree, the roots can keep growing. This can cause damage to property or surrounding plants and trees. Finally, with some species of tree, the stump will start putting out shoots again.
But which is the best approach, stump removal or stump grinding?
Stump grinding vs Stump removal. Which is best?
There are two options to deal with a stump after you have removed a tree – stump grinding or stump removal. There is not a hard and fast rule as to whether it’s better to grind a stump out or to remove the stump and the surrounding root system. Whilst it is less costly and disruptive to grind a stump out, there may be good reasons to remove the stump and the roots instead. We explain the pros and cons of the different approaches so you can make an informed choice about what is best for you.
Stump Grinding
Stump grinding uses a specialist piece of equipment to grind the stump into small pieces. It is reasonably fast and doesn’t cause too much disruption, although as you imagine it can get pretty noisy. It also has the benefit of producing wood chips that you can use as mulch in other parts of the garden (as long as the tree that was removed wasn’t diseased, or the stump has become so. The disadvantage to stump grinding is that the root system of the old tree is not touched at all. This can be a problem when it comes to planting new trees or landscaping your yard. You may find that the land you had plans for is already occupied by the old root system of your tree. Roots will eventually die and rot down, but it can take many years for them to do so.
Stump Removal
Stump removal involves the removal of the stump and the surrounding root system. This involves a lot of machinery and hard work and quite a bit of disruption to the surrounding land. A mature tree can have a root system that extends many meters beyond the canopy of the tree. It’s not possible to be precise about the reach of a root system by looking at the tree or the surrounding area. There are some rules of thumb such as multiples of the height, canopy or drip line, but a lot depends on the particular species, the surrounding treescape and ground conditions. Moreover, root systems don’t grow symmetrically. So it can be hard to predict exactly how much, or where, you are going to need to dig up to remove a stump completely. It’s safe to say that you will be digging out a good way further than the tree stump and it’s going to cause disruption to your yard – and leave you with a big hole. However, if you removed the tree in the first place because the roots were causing damage to property, paths or even the sidewalk it may be necessary to opt for stump removal vs stump grinding. Another reason you might opt for stump removal is that you have landscaping plans where you need more of a ‘clean slate’. If this applies to you, it may be worth going through the initial pain of stump removal rather than stump grinding.
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Stump grinding & stump removal: Oshawa, Durham Region, Toronto & the GTA
Sarginson’s offer stump grinding and stump removal in Oshawa and the whole of the Durham Region, Kawartha Lakes, Toronto, York Region & Northumberland County. If you need trees or stumps removed or a stump grinding service please give us a call. Not sure whether you need a professional arborist? Give us a call and talk it through. If you are worried about the health of one of your trees and want to arrange an appointment, would like us to inspect your trees, or give you a free quote for stump grinding, stump removal, tree pruning or tree removal, please send us a message using our contact form, with a brief description of your job and your location.
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Your Questions Answered
Some of our customers’ most frequent inquiries about stump removal and stump grinding
Do tree roots die after stump grinding?
Yes, they will naturally decay over time.
Can I rent a stump grinder machine and remove a stump myself?
Yes you can but its best to employ a professional who has the experience and knowledge to do this safely.
How much does stump removal cost ?
We calculate the cost of a stump removal using the circumference of the stump. When removing a stump we cut down 8 -12 inches.
Google Reviews
Highly recommend Chris and his team from Sarginson’s Tree Removal Services from Courtice. Chris removed a large sugar maple tree from backyard in Oshawa that was very close to house and garage and extending over to neighbours. It took 8 hrs to remove the tree and cleanup. Chris is very skilled and knowledgeable. His quotes and options provided were very reasonable and all communication was excellent. He and team worked diligently, safely and were professional and polite. A bucket truck was used to reach part of tree but for most part Chris had to climb the tree to cut down each limb carefully and they used ropes to guide. They cut up wood (as requested) and even stacked for me. (I saved some $ by not having logs removed)They removed all smaller branches and debris and used a chipper. They swept and blew away shavings as part of cleanup.I was very satisfied with the job and Chris. Would recommend for tree removal. (I didn’t get tree stump grinded as an extra cost, but may do later)Wendy
They did an amazing job pruning my enormous Spruce tree. Also a great job on cleaning up all the branches.
Great experience with this company. They did an excellent job removing a huge tree on my property that was over the house and at risk of falling. I was pleased with their time efficiency and customer service. Overall great experience!
Chris and his team are super efficient and informative. He came out gave me a quote and then measured the trees to make sure that they were able to be removed. All trees passed and within no time he was back to complete the work with his team. We will be using his services again in the spring.
What a dream it was working with Chris. He is so professional - prompt - and best of all his price was so fair! He went above and beyond at my house from start to finish and the job is perfect. Thank you to this amazing team for getting the job done quickly and with 0 hiccups. Have recommended them to family who have already got quotes and are having the work done this week! 10/10 would recommend.
We hired Chris and his team to take down our massive 55 year old willow tree and 2 other trees. They also pruned two others. They were here early and stayed late until everything was finished. They cleaned up the yard after and took all the wood with them! Very hard workers. They offered to leave some of the wood that is good for burning, which we weren't aware of. So now we have firewood as well! 10/10 will use them again and would recommend to anyone! Thanks guys for the amazing job. Here are some photos of during and after!
Chris and his team at Sarginson's Tree Service did an absolutely phenomenal job removing a large tree off my property. The tree was very close to the house, causing concern. However, they were able to remove the tree and all branches / debris without provoking any damage to the building or lawn. They were quick, professional and completely tidied everything up when they were done.This crew went over and above my expectations. If you want a quality service, please hire Sarginson's Tree Service ! ! !Many thanks ! ! !I will be recommending your company to everyone I know ! ! !
Recently Chris and his team remove a huge maple from our front yard (needed to go). It was about 80 feet tall and was within 8 feet of our house. I watched in amazement as they took the tree down and was totally impressed with both their bravery and professionalism. The clean up after was fantastic and he even cut a few large slices for me to use in the future for a woodworking project.I would highly recommend them for tree care services
Wayne Kings
15:54 11 Oct 24
A big thank you to Sarginson's Tree Services for doing a fantastic job heavily pruning our 50 year old sunburst locust tree. They had the equipment and manpower to handle the task and did a very thorough cleanup once the pruning was finished. As an added bonus they blew the leaves out of the gutters while up there in their bucket truck!
Wes Penford
11:47 18 Jan 23
I have used Sarginson's Tree services throughout the years. The team would be above and beyond service.
Not only was the work done well and neatly the team also communicated really well for a site visit and when they was doing the work. Great communication is hard to find these days and this makes things so much easier. I've also recommended Sarginsons to friends and family and they have all had great experiences. Keep up the good work!
Not only was the work done well and neatly the team also communicated really well for a site visit and when they was doing the work. Great communication is hard to find these days and this makes things so much easier. I've also recommended Sarginsons to friends and family and they have all had great experiences. Keep up the good work!
Wendy Payne-Flavien
01:57 07 Apr 22
Great team effort. I was so impressed and fascinated at the hard work the team put in today. Very friendly, great cleanup.
Would highly recommend calling these guys for a tree cutting service.
Wonderful job guys.
Would highly recommend calling these guys for a tree cutting service.
Wonderful job guys.
Susan Hanmer
23:24 27 Jun 21
Great team. Highly recommend. Great service, friendly and excellent clean up. Would definitely call again.
Abby Vogus
13:07 13 Jun 21
Chris and his team did a fantastic job on our two giant honey locusts that really needed some major trimming of dead branches and taking down a cedar pushing against a neighbours garage. We had booked through another company and the original subcontractor had been a no show. Sarginson’s came out with just two days noticed. They were told it would be a half days work but quickly realized it would be a full day job. Regardless, they finished the whole job and even took the time to give us advice on other trees in the yard as this is our first summer in our house. They team was super efficient and friendly and did a great job with clean up. We will be contacting them directly for our future needs!
Laurie Pun
20:03 25 Apr 21
Chris and his team recently helped us trim 5 trees. Great service and the job was really quick. After trimming, the clean up was done really well and no debris was left behind. Recommend Sarginson's to anyone who is looking for landscape services. Will be using their services in the future! 😊
Lorraine Smith
19:43 17 Apr 21
We had some major pruning done today by Chris and his crew.
They did a terrific job and were so efficient. They took care with the cleanup and everything looks amazing
We would highly recommend them to friends and neighbors.
Thank you so much.
They did a terrific job and were so efficient. They took care with the cleanup and everything looks amazing
We would highly recommend them to friends and neighbors.
Thank you so much.
Lindsy McNeill
10:48 15 Apr 21
Fantastic guys, took our huge blue spruce down in just over an hour. No damage to the house or hydro lines as the tree was smack dab in the middle. Will definitely recommend to anyone asking for tree service.
James Gibby
22:54 28 Nov 20
My wife and I watched Chris dance around 5 large poplars that survived the windstorm last week but were threatening our garage. An absolute wizard with a chainsaw. His approach was a pleasure to watch. His equipment was top of the line and total safety was the priority. Two of the trees were fairly precarious in proximity to the garage but he definitely has vast experience in limbing and rigging so no damage was incurred.
HIGHLY recommend Chris . Great service all around👍👍👍
HIGHLY recommend Chris . Great service all around👍👍👍
Aaron Farrow
01:30 18 May 20
Great Job removing multiple big tree's from my property. Professional, Efficient and did a great cleanup! Highly Recommend!
Chris Diedrich
23:50 08 Aug 18
Not only did Chris call back but him and his crew showed up and did an excellent job on a huge limb that fell on our garage, very professional!
Sheree Hendricks
02:50 24 May 18
We are very pleased with the safe removal of our dying maple tree. The Sarginson crew did a great job in the removing the tree and the cleanup of all the debris. We will use their services again.
Bill Neill
22:47 12 May 18
Very pleased with the work that was done. Chris did a very professional job for us. We are able to enjoy our view of the lake again. The “widow makers” are gone, all cleaned up and tidy again.
