Stump grinding and stump removal are techniques used to clear tree stumps. Stump removal is an intensive method that requires the uprooting of the entire stump by using sophisticated tools. The procedure takes time to accomplish as professionals have to dig deeper to remove the roots. Once you complete the process, a hole is left on the site.
Stump grinding, on the other hand, is not as labor-intensive and takes a shorter time to accomplish. Professionals use tools that chop the stump into small woodchips. The procedure doesn’t require one to dig out the roots.
What determines the best method to use is the purpose of removing the stump, the amount available for the project, and its location. Stump grinding is generally cheaper and quick.