Are you searching for a tree stump removal company in West Richland that will get the job done right and fast? We are that company. We are some of the Tri-Cities only trained and certified arborists. You can count on us to do the job right.
How to Remove a Stump by Hand
People who set out to remove stumps by hand often go about it the wrong way. To do this successfully, it helps to be dealing with a relatively small tree stump. If it’s from an older or diseased tree, that helps a lot too.
To remove a stump yourself, it’s essential to have the right tools. You’ll need a chainsaw or limbing saw, a pick mattock, a shovel, a digging bar, an ax, a four-wheel-drive truck and some chain.
- Follow these steps to remove a stump manually:
- Use a chainsaw or limbing saw to remove any lower branches from the trunk.
- Remove the top portion of the trunk, but leave enough to use as leverage.
- Use a shovel, pick mattock and digging bar as needed to reveal the roots around the stump.
- Use a hose or power washer to rinse dirt away to reveal more roots.
- Cut the major roots with an ax.
- Try pushing the trunk. If more roots are exposed, cut them with the ax. Continue pushing and pulling the trunk until the tree trunk is entirely uprooted.
- If the trunk won’t budge, wrap chain around it and connect it to a four-wheel-drive pickup truck.
- Alternate between slowly pulling forward and reversing to wiggle the trunk until it is uprooted.
Finding The Best Stump Removal Service
Here at Top Tree LLC, we prune and trim trees that look like artistic works. No matter what part of the Tri-Cities you are located in, we can grind any stump you can throw our way. We look forward to hearing from you soon.