Suggestions for stump grinding near Hopewell?

[jeffesonm 0]

I've got four stumps I need ground down... 20-24" across.  Thought about renting a machine but not sure if it's worth the trouble versus just hiring someone.  Anybody done this before?  Anyone do it on the side?  I've got calls out to a few tree services but figured I'd check in here too.

[mikeyjones 88]

For 4 stumps, I think it's worth hiring a service. Why not just drill holes in them and use some Epsom salts? Or more concentrated chemicals?

[jeffesonm 0]

hoping to plant grass this fall so don't want to wait around for slow deterioration....

[maintenanceguy 510]

Big machines are manly fun.  Rent one.   Get the biggest one you can find, You can do your stumps in about an hour.

[CMJeepster 2,778]

Shier and Arbor Barbor do a lot of work around here.

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

Jamie, let me check with my neighbor. He just had a bunch of tree work done. I'll PM you when I have the 411.

[jeffesonm 0]

Thanks all for the suggestions.  I like renting manly machines... I had someone drop the trees and then I bucked them up and rented a chipper to do the branches.  That is a seriously impressive machine, and it wasn't even that big of a chipper.  Renting a grinder is not out of the question, but the ones I've found are not cheap and then you have to pick it up and bring it back.... if I can get someone to grind them for not too much more, I'd rather spend the money and spend my time doing other stuff.

[DbleTrouble 8]

Few years ago I found a guy on craigslist who did two stumps cheaper than renting the machine.  I'll try to find his number.

[Zeke 5,504]

The guy that fell the trees doesn't know anybody?

[seamusSU 0]

If you do rent make sure to check how much they'll hit you for if you break any of the teeth. Some places will really nail you for that and they are easy to bust if you hit a big rock.

[Golf battery 1,223]

Im here in hopwell twsp and have a landscaping company and we do tree removal and takedowns. For stumps i dont bother doing it myself anymore. Call Barry 731-2511. He lives right here in the twsp Thats his sole business. He grinds stumps His price made it not worth me doing it myself.

[Golf battery 1,223]

Or for comparison call mike shier 731-8998 or brian hartell. Hts timber services 273-4763. Idk if was supposed to give their cell numbers. So dont tell them where you got it from. Also tom truelove Toms treeservice just just bought a new stump grinder in spring. 577-5822. Hes right at the penn circle. Also if you want the grindings removed thats usually not part of the price. So ask

[CMJeepster 2,778]

Im here in hopwell twsp...

How could I have forgotten to ask the expert? You've got the line on that sort of thing here. I've bought stuff from your place before, but installed it myself, sometimes getting in over my head... Like putting a forsythia bush into a spot that just happened to have a stump cut and covered with mulch from the previous owner. Ugh!!! (1 Jeep, a tow strap and several hours later, it came out of the ground and got dragged down the street...)

 

OP, take this man's advice. It's his line of work. Besides, I've tried that whole do-it-yourself thing and this is one that I'll always farm out to the experts!

[Golf battery 1,223]

Thanks jeepster. Yeah ive pretty much done it all and seen it all in the twsp. Hey vote for ron cefalone. Hopewell twsp comittee A friend of mine and pro 2 a. Peace out.

[jeffesonm 0]

thanks for the suggestions, Barry is the guy I was looking for.  came right out, great price, really can't beat it.

[jeffesonm 0]

Since I had such great recommendations with the stump grinder guy...

 

Any suggestions on where to get some topsoil delivered?  I saw a few ads on craigslist and there are a bunch of landscape places around, but from what I've read the quality can vary a lot.

[CMJeepster 2,778]

I bought a few yards from Rosedale Mills a few years ago and it was quality stuff. Golf can probably be of better help.