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Why remove a tree stump?

1. Termites love wood that is on top of and inside the ground.
2. A stump must be removed if you want to plant, landscape, install or replace a fence, or perform construction in the same area.
3. The stump continues to grow (determined by sucker-growth) and so do the roots, which may be pushing up cement areas, house foundations, fences, etc.
4. A stump may be removed to allow drainage or because it is obstructing a waterway.
5. You simply may not like seeing the stump there.

Why should I not remove a tree stump?

You may not want to remove a tree stump if keeping it will help retain the stability of a slope or embankment. In these situations, Kelly’s Stump Removal, Inc., has techniques that will help to sustain the integrity of the slope and make the stump less visible. In most cases, the stump can be rendered completely invisible. We can determine this with a free inspection.

How are tree stumps removed?

Stumps are normally cut fairly close to the ground. However, sometimes large tree stumps are left very tall due to the difficulty of cutting low.

1. Stump grinding (stump cutting) is the preferred method of stump removal. Stump-grinding machines shave the stump continuously, again and again, until the depth and area required are met. There are many different sizes of stump-removal equipment that are used to accomplish this.
2. Stumps are also removed with tractors by digging large holes and pushing or pulling them out. However, in most cases, a root can break surrounding hardscapes or utilities while being lifted.
3. Stumps can be dug out by hand with picks, axes and shovels. Sometimes this is the only way to remove a stump without causing damage to the surrounding area.

Kelly’s Stump Removal, Inc., is prepared for all of these possibilities. There is no stump we cannot remove!

How can I help in order to save time and money?

1. Before constructing fences or installing landscapes, be sure to inspect for stumps. This may allow for larger equipment to be used.
2. Clear away any rocks and large debris that are around the stumps. This saves time locating roots and helps the machines to stay sharp.
3. If needed, watering the stump area the night before will be suggested to reduce the amount of dust created during removal. However, too much watering will make the stump removal more difficult and messy.
4. Use stump-grinding mulch in your landscape to maintain moisture. This saves in hauling costs.

What does stump removal cost?

Kelly’s Stump Removal, Inc., has an $85.00 minimum charge, which covers most stumps up to 12 inches in diameter. However, we do not charge on a per-stump basis. Therefore, you can have more than one stump removed for the same minimum charge or in smaller additional increments depending on the stump sizes, locations and grinding specifications.

Hourly rates are also available. Rates change with the type of equipment that is requested.

Please call or otherwise contact us for a free estimate.

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To meet your needs, we at Kelly’s Stump Removal, Inc., pride ourselves on being the best-equipped stump-removal service in the Bay Area and its surrounding counties. We are able to modify the depth capabilities of all of our equipment depending on the job.

Types of Equipment Used

Stump Cutters:

• Large Machine
• Typically a Towed Unit That Stays Attached to the Truck at All Times
• Powered by 60- to 75-Horsepower Engines
• Capable of Grinding 16 – 24 Inches in Depth
• Tracted Machine
• Transported on a Trailer
• Capable of Being Used on Difficult Slopes & of Entering Backyards
• Needs an Access Width of 38 Inches
• Weighing 3,450 – 4,300 Pounds
• Capable of Grinding an Average Depth of 15 – 17  Inches
• Powered by 50- to 60-Horsepower Engines
• Wheeled Hydraulic Machines
• With an Access Width of 35½ – 36½ Inches
• Capable of Grinding 12 – 14 Inches in Depth
• Powered by 25- or 42-Horsepower Engines
• Self-Propelled Front-End Grinders
• With an Access Width of 28½ – 32½ Inches
• Capable of Grinding 14 – 16 Inches in Depth
• Powered by 20- or 25-Horsepower Engines
• Self-Propelled Rear-End Grinders
• With an Access Width of 24 Inches
• Capable of Grinding 12 – 14 Inches in Depth
• Powered by 18-Horsepower Engines
• Small Hand-Maneuvered Grinders Are Carried onto Jobsite Areas
• Chainsaws, Electric Jackhammers, Maddocks, Picks, Axes, Cutting Bars & Other Specialized Digging Tools

Other Equipment:

• Root Pruner
• Capable of Severing Roots up to 12 Inches Deep Along Sidewalks & Driveways
• Air Spade
• For Moving Dirt by Blasting Air to Determine the Presence of Roots or the Depth of Utilities
• Bobcat Tractor
• Towed on a Trailer
• For Digging
• Dump Trailer
• For Hauling
• Wood Splitter
• For Splitting Firewood
• Brush Chipper
• For Mulching Branches & Brush

Kelly’s Stump Removal, Inc., utilizes this fleet of machines and specialized equipment in order to provide the very best quality and service to all of our residential and commercial clients.