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Stump Removal Las Vegas

5/22/2017

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Tree stumps are often removed due to various reasons, these include; for safety, space and landscaping. It is important to assess a stump before removing it; this will enable you to choose the appropriate techniques and methods according to the stump size. A stump’s age and size are the determining factors when it comes to removal. Old and small stumps are easier to remove compared to large and mature ones.

Removing a Stump by Hand

​Tools required are; a chainsaw, pick mattock, shovel, ax, digging bar, chain and a four wheel drive truck
Steps
  • Remove any lower branches from the trunk using a chainsaw
  • Cut off the top section of the trunk using an ax
  • Use a pick mattock, shovel and digging bar to dig in order to expose the stump roots.
  • Cut the roots with an ax
  • Try pushing the stump until it is uprooted, if not, keep cutting the roots till it gets loose.
  • You can also tie the chain on the truck and stump the pull it out.

Chemical Stump Remover and Killer

You will need potassium nitrate, a drill, chainsaw and an ax.
You will need; a chainsaw, potassium nitrate, a drill, shovel, scarp wood, hot water
Steps
  • Use the chainsaw to cut the upper exposed part of the stump.
  • Drill 1 inch holes on the upper surface and sides till they meet at a 45 degrees angle.
  • Pour potassium nitrate into the holes and feel them with water.
  • Wait till the stump becomes spongy, this might take six weeks.
  • Use an ax to break it.

Burning a stump

You will need; a chainsaw, potassium nitrate, a drill, shovel, scarp wood, hot water and a lighter.
  • Drill about 10 inch deep holes at the center of the stump
  • Fill them halfway with potassium nitrate
  • Pour hot water into the stump till the potassium nitrate dissolves.
  • Place scarp wood on top of the stump, light them and let the stump burn.
  • Use a shovel to break any remaining pieces.
  • Fill the hole with soil.

Rotting the Stump.

You will need; a drill, high nitrogen substance, and water
  • Drill 10 inch deep holes into the stump
  • Fill the holes with the high nitrogen substance
  • Pour water into the holes
  • As the stump softens, chip it off.
  • Fill the remaining hole with soil.

Grinding the stump away.

You can rent a grinder for about $200. You will also need a shovel, mattock, chainsaw and rake.​
  • Use a shovel or mattock to clear stones around the stump.
  • Use the chainsaw to cut off the stump as much as possible.
  • Put on the grinder, lower it about 3 inches into the stump and move it side to side.
  • Repeat the process till the stump is about 4 inches below the ground surfaces.

If you need to help removing your tree stumps, fill free to give us a call and request a free estimate. (702) 793-2711

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4 Comments
Sam Li link
9/27/2018 05:09:23 pm

I like the fact that you mentioned the stump's size and age as determining factors to consider prior to removal. I believe that assessing the stump situation at hand will better determine which stump removal service can best help. If I were to ever need such a service, I would think to find out the age of the stump and then notify the professionals.

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Tree Care Sioux Falls link
7/26/2022 02:10:55 am

Thank you for this informative article about tree care. I hope there are a lot of arborist who could read this and be guided accordingly.

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Christopher Ouellette link
9/30/2022 11:07:49 am

The appropriate techniques and methods according to the stump size. A stump’s age and size are the determining factors when it comes to removal. Thank you for the beautiful post!

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Charles Jones link
9/30/2022 11:08:39 am

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