Tree root removal in Orpington, Bromley, Chislehurst and the surrounding areas
Roots are often where the trouble is. We take them out in the same visit as the stump grinding, so you are left with clear, level ground.
Why the roots matter.
A root ball can spread four to ten times wider than the trunk, so roots are often where the trouble is. They lift lawns and paths, send up suckers and get in the way of new planting or building.
That is why we treat stump removal and tree root removal as one job rather than two. When we come to grind out a stump, we look at where the roots run and take out the ones that need to go.
- Roots lifting a lawn, path or patio
- New shoots coming up after a tree has been felled
- Roots where a patio, drive, extension or foundations are going
Stump grinding first, then the roots.
We grind the stump out below the ground, then follow the main roots out, digging where we need to, so the ground is clear. It takes a little longer than grinding the stump alone, and we will tell you that on the free site visit.
Our smallest machine is 66cm wide, so we can reach back gardens through an average side gate. The area is screened off while we work, and the ground is backfilled and raked level before we leave.
Stumps and roots, cleared.
Tree root removal across Kent and South East London.
From our base in Orpington we take out stumps and roots in Bromley, Chislehurst, Bexley, Dartford, West Wickham and every town below.
Root removal questions.
Is tree root removal a separate job from stump grinding?+
No. It is part of the same visit. We grind the stump out and, where the roots need to go, take them out at the same time, so you only book once.
Will the roots send up new shoots afterwards?+
Taking out the stump and the main roots removes what new shoots grow from. If the odd shoot does appear, pulling it early usually finishes it off.
Can you take out roots near a wall, path or house?+
Usually. Grinding is controlled, so we can work close to walls and paths. We look at how near the roots are to footings and drains on the free visit and tell you plainly what can be taken out safely.
How long does tree root removal take?+
A little longer than grinding the stump on its own, because the roots have to be followed out. We will give you an idea of timing when we quote.
Is the site visit free?+
Yes. We come and look at the stump and the roots, talk through the options and give you a no-obligation quote.
Roots causing trouble?
A free, no-obligation site visit and a clear price for the stump and the roots.