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Tree Stump Removal

VoyagerxpVoyagerxp Posts: 651
in Problem solving

Any idea's on how i can get this holly tree stump out or down below ground height. I used my chainsaw to get it this low but the roots will be very deep and probably go under the fence to next door. I want to turf up to the fence but this stump is in the way.

 

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Basically 3 ways, voyager:

    • Dig it out and cut off roots as you go to make it easier.  Your friends here are a pick-axe, crowbar and a pruning saw.
    • Hire a stump grinder.  Not for the feint-hearted but as you can handle a chainsaw then you should be OK.  I reckon they are about twice as dangerous as chainsaws and not cheap to hire.
    • Get it professionally removed with a stump grinder.  More expensive than above but no danger to you.

    Personally I would dig it out.  It's very hard work at the beginning but easier than you think once you get some movement of the stump. image

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    Hire one of these

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SDyZ8bIly0

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    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • paulk2paulk2 Posts: 184

    and remember to wear safety glasses no matter which method you use...

  • VoyagerxpVoyagerxp Posts: 651

    Dunna fancy killing myself with one of those grinders lol, i hate using a chainsaw. I'll dig around it see where the roots go.

  • VoyagerxpVoyagerxp Posts: 651

    Don't think that would work in this case, the stump is over a foot wide.

  • FirecrackerFirecracker Posts: 256

    Last year I cut down a tree and the stump was the hardest part. A chap wanted £120 to grind it out, but not till the following week.the next day I had half a day in the very hot sun, chipping away with drill,axe,saw,chainsaw,sawsall,spade,pointing trowel for rooting round the roots, the second half day got it out. The trunk was 20" diameter imageso I canceled the stump grinder man.

  • Lou12Lou12 Posts: 1,149

    We have just cut down a massive bay tree but have decided against stump grinding as it makes a colossal mess all over the garden. We found a guy who can dig it up for us and we were quoted £120 which I think is very reasonable given it is a lot of work.

     

  • robert.c.hamilton91robert.c.hamilton91 Posts: 1
    Voyagerxp said:

    Dunna fancy killing myself with one of those grinders lol, i hate using a chainsaw. I'll dig around it see where the roots go.

    I think is the safest way to do it being not a professional. We don't know what will go wrong.
    Here at Fayetteville Stump Removal, we delight in the chance to tackle your messes. 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I've reported this blatant advertising by @robert.c.hamilton91
    I hope he's more attentive in his business - the thread's 6 years old. OP's stump's probably rotted down by itself by now.... 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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