F.A.Q's

Q. Why should I use StumpBusters (Anglia)

A. Because stump grinding is a hazardous operation, and should only be performed by
  qualified operatives. All our operatives are certified to NPTC (City & Guilds) level.
 
Q. How low to the ground should the tree/stump be cut
A. It should be cut as low to the ground as is possible. Grinding unnecessary wood will
  decrease productivity and increase completion time.
 
 
Q. Can a stump in close proximity to a wall or fence be dealt with
A. Yes, provided: There is sufficient room to manoeuvre the stump grinder so it can be positioned at a right angle to the line of the wall/fence The ground is reasonably level The wall is sound and not crumbling.There are no hard surfaces up to the wall. For accuracy, the stump grinder needs to be staked to the ground when grinding.
 
Q. Can stumps on a raised garden bed be accessed.
A. Yes. We use the same ramps to get the stump grinder off our van for access.
 
Q. Can stumps be removed with buried services beneath them.
A. Yes, with great care. Our C.A.T. scanner will first confirm the location of buried
  services (excluding plastic gas pipe which it can’t detect) Normally we grind into the
  root system, but we will grind to a shallower depth on such occasions---yet still
  below top soil.
 
Q. Do wet conditions make any difference 
A. Sometimes, depending on soil drainage. Poor soil drainage will create
  boggy conditions which will inhibit stump grinder movement, and will leave deep
  ruts. Otherwise, operating on wet ground ---other than mud--- is no problem. We fit
  extension (dual) wheels to spread the machines weight in such conditions. We also
  can “leap frog” one plywood sheet in front of the machine as it progresses forward if
  necessary. Our machine operative works in comfort rain or shine under a removable
  parasol.
 
Q. Are stumps infected with fungus a problem.
A. Only if stump arisings (chippings) are allowed to fly in all directions. We contain
  arisings by erecting a three sided screen around the stump. We also will request the
  use of your garden hose to wash off fungal spores, followed by a blow dry with our
  petrol driven blower. We do not wish to infect our next customer’s garden.
 
Q. Can stumps on sloping ground be removed.
A. Yes. Under these circumstances, our machines are not reliant on wheel traction. The
  stump grinders steering wheels telescope out with that end of the machine staked to
  the ground. This pushes the cutter end of the machine up steep slopes.
 
Q. What access is required.
A. At least 36 inch openings through garden gates. Narrow side passages must not be
  obstructed with: electric meters, gas meters, pipe work, water taps, sewer openings,
  entrance steps, flue pipe, guttering down pipe, fence posts, or anything which will
  cause a reduction of 36 inch access. Further, sharp right angle turns around the
  corner of the house are prohibitive.
 
Q. How deep do you grind out the stump.
A. Usually 20cm (8 inches) to 25cm (10 inches) deep is adequate to grind away up to a
  60cm (2 foot) diameter stump. Larger stumps may require the machines wheels to
  proceed down into the ground as it grinds its way through the stump.
 
Q. Do you remove arisings (wood chippings) from site.
A. No. The majority of our customers use arisings as a mulch after it has
  decomposed, and our remaining customers can usually dispose of this in dust bin
  bags. These days disposal licensing is required for dumping. This represents a
  considerable cost to StumpBusters with handling, transporting, and disposal, and
  would have to be passed onto our customers. To remain competitive, we do not
  dispose.

Stumpbusters North Anglia , 16 Redcastle Rd, Thetford, Norfolk IP24 3NF Tel 01842 820520 Mbl 07931 754142