Tree removal takes a great deal of planning and precision, especially if it’s old and weak. Usually most of the focus is on how to go about removing the tree. However, once the tree is down, the job is still not done. Here are some post tree removal tips to consider to ensure the whole process goes smoothly from start to finish.

Post Tree Removal Tips

Once a tree is removed, you’d think a bulk of the work is done. But there are still a few important tasks that should really be planned before the job even starts. As you’re gathering quotes from professional tree removal companies, you should discuss some major post tree removal tasks, such as:

1. Debris removal. Most tree removal quotes include chipping the small branches and breaking down the trunk into larger sections. Let the pros know if you plan on keeping any parts of the tree so they can cut accordingly.
2. Chopping wood. Unless specified, large sections of the trunk are hauled away by the tree removal company. However, for an additional fee, they may be able to cut some of the logs into manageable pieces of fire wood.
3. Stump removal. Since this process requires special equipment, it’s a separate part of the quote that’s usually not automatically included with basic tree removal. Ask the company whether they have the necessary equipment for grinding the stump. If not, they may still be able to help you remove it by digging up the root system and hauling away the debris.

Once the tree, trunk, and all the debris is removed, you can work to get your lawn back into shape. Depending on where the tree was, you can fill the hole with soil and mulch in a garden or regrow grass in the lawn. If there’s still a stump, you may want to make it decorative to be less of an eyesore and tripping hazard in your yard.

Contact Elite Tree Care for Tree Removal Assistance

No matter what stage you are in tree removal, Elite Tree Care can help. From evaluating your tree to see if it needs to be removed to grinding an old stump left over in your yard, our ISA-certified arborists are ready to assist in any way we can. Plus, we will happily replace the stump by planting a new tree or reseeding the area with grass. Call 610-935-2279 today for a consultation and finish up any tree removal project safely and efficiently.